Stranger's gift changes Georgia teen's life
At Emory Hospital, 42-year old Kelley Bundick is waiting for a surgery she doesn't need.
At Emory Hospital, 42-year old Kelley Bundick is waiting for a surgery she doesn't need.
Arizona girl's life saved by bone marrow transplant
Last December, Anna Delaney began having repeated fevers.
Last December, Anna Delaney began having repeated fevers.
PTSD now qualifies for medical marijuana in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday announced the decision to add post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a new qualifying condition for the state's medical cannabis program.
The Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday announced the decision to add post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a new qualifying condition for the state's medical cannabis program.
Healthiest foods to donate to food banks
In a small building tucked behind St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church on Lavista Road, Larry Gary is shopping for groceries.
In a small building tucked behind St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church on Lavista Road, Larry Gary is shopping for groceries.
Public housing must have smoke-free rules within 18 months
All public housing agencies in the United States must have a smoke-free policy within 18 months, under a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rule released Wednesday. The smoke-free rule will create smoke-free spaces in living units, indoor common areas and agency offices.
All public housing agencies in the United States must have a smoke-free policy within 18 months, under a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rule released Wednesday. The smoke-free rule will create smoke-free spaces in living units, indoor common areas and agency offices.
Salmonella outbreak at Alabama wedding sickens 77 guests
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (AP) — The state health department believes a salmonella outbreak at a Colbert County wedding caused at least 77 people to become ill, including 12 who were hospitalized.
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (AP) — The state health department believes a salmonella outbreak at a Colbert County wedding caused at least 77 people to become ill, including 12 who were hospitalized.
U.N. agency lifts Zika emergency, prepares for long-term fight
GENEVA (AP) — Acknowledging Zika is "here to stay," the United Nations health agency on Friday lifted a 9-month-old emergency declaration and prepared for a longer-term response to the mosquito-borne virus that can result in severe neurological defects in newborns whose mothers were infected.
GENEVA (AP) — Acknowledging Zika is "here to stay," the United Nations health agency on Friday lifted a 9-month-old emergency declaration and prepared for a longer-term response to the mosquito-borne virus that can result in severe neurological defects in newborns whose mothers were infected.
Volunteer makeup artists pamper patients during cancer treatment
Betty Elkes faced cancer multiple times and received her last diagnosis in 2010. Before going in for treatment, she would always put on her red lipstick, a gesture that stuck with her granddaughter, Renata Helfman.
Betty Elkes faced cancer multiple times and received her last diagnosis in 2010. Before going in for treatment, she would always put on her red lipstick, a gesture that stuck with her granddaughter, Renata Helfman.
Couple donates teddy bears to help grieving parents
Cindy and Bob Baima of Dunwoody, Georgia, finally have their happy-ever-after.
Cindy and Bob Baima of Dunwoody, Georgia, finally have their happy-ever-after.
Governor: MNsure phone system flooded by fake calls in apparent sabotage
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says some individual or organization has been trying to disrupt the first day of MNSure open enrollment by flooding the system with fake calls. In the first couple of hours Tuesday, 13,000 people had opened applications for health insurance policies on the MNsure marketplace, with approximately 2,000 policies sold.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says some individual or organization has been trying to disrupt the first day of MNSure open enrollment by flooding the system with fake calls. In the first couple of hours Tuesday, 13,000 people had opened applications for health insurance policies on the MNsure marketplace, with approximately 2,000 policies sold.
Father shares photo of daughter, 4, in last days of cancer battle
Jessica Whelan, 4, of Clayton-Le-Moors, England, has only months to live. According to a Facebook post by her father that has gone viral, Jessica is suffering from stage four Neuro-blastoma, an aggressive cancer of the nervous system. Last month, an exam showed the cancer was no longer responding to treatments.
Jessica Whelan, 4, of Clayton-Le-Moors, England, has only months to live. According to a Facebook post by her father that has gone viral, Jessica is suffering from stage four Neuro-blastoma, an aggressive cancer of the nervous system. Last month, an exam showed the cancer was no longer responding to treatments.
Patient passes gas during surgery igniting fire
A woman in her 30s undergoing surgery at a hospital in Tokyo started a fire in the operating room after she passed gas.
A woman in her 30s undergoing surgery at a hospital in Tokyo started a fire in the operating room after she passed gas.
Male birth control study ends early because of side effects
There may one day be a birth control shot for men, but not until researchers can overcome some undesirable side effects.
There may one day be a birth control shot for men, but not until researchers can overcome some undesirable side effects.
Nurse charged with killing 8 nursing home residents
A nurse has been charged with the murders of eight elderly people under her care at nursing homes in southwestern Ontario over a seven-year period, police said Tuesday.
A nurse has been charged with the murders of eight elderly people under her care at nursing homes in southwestern Ontario over a seven-year period, police said Tuesday.
Unsafe sleeping environments account for more infant deaths in MN
Unsafe sleeping environments have accounted for nearly all unexpected infant deaths in Minnesota in recent years, according to the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Unsafe sleeping environments have accounted for nearly all unexpected infant deaths in Minnesota in recent years, according to the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
REI closing again on Black Friday
Outdoor retailer REI is once again closing its doors on Black Friday and encouraging everyone to get outside the day after Thanksgiving. REI’s Black Friday closure last year inspired the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to offer free admission to all state parks.
Outdoor retailer REI is once again closing its doors on Black Friday and encouraging everyone to get outside the day after Thanksgiving. REI’s Black Friday closure last year inspired the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to offer free admission to all state parks.
DFL Senate calls for special session to address health care policies
After feeling the heat from constituents across the state on the skyrocketing premiums for individual health care policies next year, Senate Democrats are now calling for an immediate special session.
After feeling the heat from constituents across the state on the skyrocketing premiums for individual health care policies next year, Senate Democrats are now calling for an immediate special session.
Chicago tops list of rattiest U.S. cities again
You may have already suspected it but now it's official - Chicago has received the dubious distinction of America's rattiest city.
You may have already suspected it but now it's official - Chicago has received the dubious distinction of America's rattiest city.
6,000 make Strides Against Breast Cancer at US Bank Stadium
The home of the Vikings turned a bright shade of pink today as Making Strides Against Breast Cancer wrapped around U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
The home of the Vikings turned a bright shade of pink today as Making Strides Against Breast Cancer wrapped around U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Baby with genetic syndrome smiling after tongue-reduction surgery
Baby Paisley is all smiles after having surgery to reduce her enlarged tongue, which was a result of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome.
Baby Paisley is all smiles after having surgery to reduce her enlarged tongue, which was a result of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome.