No juice for children under 1-year-old, says the American Academy of Pediatrics

Many parents could be giving their children too much fruit juice, experts say. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced Monday new guidelines for giving juice to young children. 

RECIPE: Lime & Jicama Bean Salsa

The "official" warm weather start of grilling season is one weekend away!  As mid-westerners we've waited patiently to get our patios ready and our lakeside lounging in full swing. But who wants to spend these precious days working hard in the kitchen?

Diarrhea outbreaks linked to swimming pools on the rise in US

Before you dive into the pool this summer, consider this: Health officials are warning that outbreaks of diarrhea caused by swallowing pool water containing parasites have doubled in the last few years.

University of Minnesota celebrates 50 years of pancreatic transplants

Doctors from around the globe are descending on the University of Minnesota Friday evening to celebrate 50 years since the University of Minnesota performed the first pancreatic transplant. 

What is a fidget spinner?

Just when you thought that you could beat your kids at bottle flipping, they're already on to the next fad. Introducing the fidget spinner. Kids young and not so young have now gotten more fidgety.

Minneapolis-St. Paul back on top as No. 1 fittest city in U.S.

Minneapolis-St. Paul is the fittest metropolitan area in the country, according to the American Fitness Index from the American College of Sports Medicine.

Imposter VA phone number targets veterans who misdial

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is warning veterans and their families of an imposter phone number targeting people who misdial the number for the Veterans Choice healthcare program

First gender reassignment surgery at Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic says its surgeons have performed the first gender reassignment surgery in Rochester.

Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices recalled

Ben & Jerry’s is recalling its Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices, which may have the wrong treats inside.

Aunt Jemima frozen pancakes, waffles and french toast recalled

Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling all “Best By” dates of Aunt Jemima frozen pancakes, frozen waffles and frozen french toast over fears of listeria contamination.

Minnesota measles outbreak: Allina hospitals add visitor restrictions

Allina Health has added visitor restrictions for all hospitals and clinics in response to the measles outbreak in Minnesota. Children under the age of 5 are asked not to visit patients in the hospital, and people who are sick should visit.

Vancouver police share 'sad reality' of opioid crisis

Authorities in Vancouver shared a grim look at the opioid crisis impacting neighborhoods in the Canadian city, with a photo on Twitter of three pigeon eggs sitting in a "nest" of discarded hypodermic needles.

Researchers may have come up with acne vaccine

Eric Huang says he's "good at vaccine development." The UC San Diego dermatology professor tells the university's Guardian he has even worked on a biodefense vaccine to fight anthrax, with a boost from the National Institutes of Health.

'Complete lack of oversight' in Minnesota's HMO payments

Health care advocates are pushing for the federal government to audit Minnesota’s non-profit HMOs that provide coverage for the state's medical assistance and MinnesotaCare programs.