Bacteria concerns over blowing out candles on cakes
Not that anyone is going to stop the practice, but a new study warns that when someone blows out candles on a cake there can be as much as 1,400 percent more bacteria on the cake.
Not that anyone is going to stop the practice, but a new study warns that when someone blows out candles on a cake there can be as much as 1,400 percent more bacteria on the cake.
Doctor delivers baby before giving birth herself
A Kentucky obstetrician who was at the hospital to give birth to her own baby took time to deliver another patient's baby first. Dr. Amanda Hess tells local media that she was getting ready for her own induction and delivery on Sunday at Frankfort Regional Medical Center when she heard there was a woman who needed to deliver immediately because the baby was in distress. The on-call doctor...
A Kentucky obstetrician who was at the hospital to give birth to her own baby took time to deliver another patient's baby first. Dr. Amanda Hess tells local media that she was getting ready for her own induction and delivery on Sunday at Frankfort Regional Medical Center when she heard there was a woman who needed to deliver immediately because the baby was in distress. The on-call doctor...
Proposed Minnesota health insurance rates for 2018: Smaller hikes, some decreases
Minnesota residents who buy their own health insurance plans, including those sold through MNsure, are getting their first look at rates for next year. The proposed rates are great news for patients shopping the individual market next year, with the potential for only a small increase or even declines in rates.
Minnesota residents who buy their own health insurance plans, including those sold through MNsure, are getting their first look at rates for next year. The proposed rates are great news for patients shopping the individual market next year, with the potential for only a small increase or even declines in rates.
Ponytail headache could lead to greater issues
It's called the ponytail headache, and while that may sound like a simple problem, the doctor says it can indicate something far more complicated.
It's called the ponytail headache, and while that may sound like a simple problem, the doctor says it can indicate something far more complicated.
Livewell Expo at Mall of America
Todd Walker checks out the Livewell Expo at the Mall of America.
Todd Walker checks out the Livewell Expo at the Mall of America.
Man proposes to girlfriend & her sister with Down syndrome
Ashley and Hannah Schaus are a package deal
Ashley and Hannah Schaus are a package deal
Heart transplant survivor creates low-sodium cookbook
Motivated by his own medical nightmare, a Maple Grove man is inspired to help others live a healthier life.
Motivated by his own medical nightmare, a Maple Grove man is inspired to help others live a healthier life.
Mexico travel warning over tainted alcohol
The U.S. State Department is warning tourists going to Mexico about reports of tainted or substandard alcohol causing drinkers to become sick or pass out.
The U.S. State Department is warning tourists going to Mexico about reports of tainted or substandard alcohol causing drinkers to become sick or pass out.
GOP senators blink on a big chance to repeal 'Obamacare'
The Republican-run Senate has rejected a GOP proposal to scuttle President Barack Obama's health care law and give Congress two years to devise a replacement.
The Republican-run Senate has rejected a GOP proposal to scuttle President Barack Obama's health care law and give Congress two years to devise a replacement.
Suicide prevention hotline gets last minute rescue from health department
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Department of Health will provide temporary funding to maintain a suicide prevention hotline that was expected to shut down. The department will provide $139,000 to keep the hotline open at least until September 29. The hotline is operated by the nonprofit Canvas Health of Oakdale. It announced earlier this month that it would be forced to close the call...
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Department of Health will provide temporary funding to maintain a suicide prevention hotline that was expected to shut down. The department will provide $139,000 to keep the hotline open at least until September 29. The hotline is operated by the nonprofit Canvas Health of Oakdale. It announced earlier this month that it would be forced to close the call...
Suicide prevention hotline gets last minute rescue from health department
The Minnesota Department of Health will provide temporary funding to maintain the state?s suicide prevention hotline that was expected to close.
The Minnesota Department of Health will provide temporary funding to maintain the state?s suicide prevention hotline that was expected to close.
New measles case confirmed in Minnesota outbreak, up to 79 total
After several weeks with no new cases, the Minnesota Department of Health confirmed an additional case of measles associated with the outbreak that started in March.
After several weeks with no new cases, the Minnesota Department of Health confirmed an additional case of measles associated with the outbreak that started in March.
Doctors among 412 charged in largest opioid and health care fraud takedown in US history
The Justice Department has announced criminal charges against more than 400 people, including 115 doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals, for their roles in what Attorney General Jeff Sessions is calling the largest health care fraud takedown operation in American history.
The Justice Department has announced criminal charges against more than 400 people, including 115 doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals, for their roles in what Attorney General Jeff Sessions is calling the largest health care fraud takedown operation in American history.
Doctors among 412 charged in largest opioid and health care fraud takedown in US history
The Justice Department has announced criminal charges against 412 people, including 115 doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals, for their roles in what Attorney General Jeff Sessions is calling the largest health care fraud takedown operation in American history.
The Justice Department has announced criminal charges against 412 people, including 115 doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals, for their roles in what Attorney General Jeff Sessions is calling the largest health care fraud takedown operation in American history.
Woman gets unexpected response to request for mental health days
A woman who took a couple of mental health days did not get a predictable response from her boss.
A woman who took a couple of mental health days did not get a predictable response from her boss.
New deal: Blue Cross Blue Shield to keep Children's Minnesota in-network
Children’s Minnesota and major health insurance company Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota have reached an agreement that would keep Children’s Minnesota as an in-network provider for Blue Cross patients.
Children’s Minnesota and major health insurance company Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota have reached an agreement that would keep Children’s Minnesota as an in-network provider for Blue Cross patients.
Infant's tragic baby blanket death moves mom to warn others
A Washington mother whose 7-month-old son died in a tragic accident on Monday has shared her grief on Facebook as a warning to others who let their young children go to sleep with blankets. Jordan DeRosier, whose youngest son Sloan was discovered with his blanket around his head, said she was moved to share her heartbreak after commenters began blaming vaccines for her baby’s death.
A Washington mother whose 7-month-old son died in a tragic accident on Monday has shared her grief on Facebook as a warning to others who let their young children go to sleep with blankets. Jordan DeRosier, whose youngest son Sloan was discovered with his blanket around his head, said she was moved to share her heartbreak after commenters began blaming vaccines for her baby’s death.
Minneapolis leaders may restrict menthol cigarette sales
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The sale of menthol cigarettes in Minneapolis may soon be restricted to adult-only tobacco shops.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The sale of menthol cigarettes in Minneapolis may soon be restricted to adult-only tobacco shops.
Children's Minnesota now out-of-network for Blue Cross patients
Children's Minnesota and major health insurance company Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota have failed to meet a deadline for a new contract, which could spike the rates of an estimated 66,000 patients. With the July 5 deadline now passed, Children's Minnesota is now an out-of-network provider for Blue Cross patients.
Children's Minnesota and major health insurance company Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota have failed to meet a deadline for a new contract, which could spike the rates of an estimated 66,000 patients. With the July 5 deadline now passed, Children's Minnesota is now an out-of-network provider for Blue Cross patients.
Whole Foods 'chicken salad' recalled for containing no chicken
Whole Foods has a recall after one of its poultry suppliers mistakenly sent the store a large shipment of “chicken salad” that actually contained tuna.
Whole Foods has a recall after one of its poultry suppliers mistakenly sent the store a large shipment of “chicken salad” that actually contained tuna.