UW-Madison urges meningitis vaccinations for all undergrads after 2 cases
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is offering the new, two-dose meningitis vaccine to students for free after a rare form of the disease put two students in the hospital last week.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is offering the new, two-dose meningitis vaccine to students for free after a rare form of the disease put two students in the hospital last week.
Shortage of doctors postpones Play for Patrick youth heart screenings
Free heart screening clinics for children and teenagers at two Twin Cities high schools have been postponed due to a shortage in available doctors.
Free heart screening clinics for children and teenagers at two Twin Cities high schools have been postponed due to a shortage in available doctors.
Minnesota nurses approve contract with Allina, strike to end
The nurses represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association voted Thursday to approve a tentative contract agreement with Allina Health. The MNA says the nurses will end their strike.
The nurses represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association voted Thursday to approve a tentative contract agreement with Allina Health. The MNA says the nurses will end their strike.
Surgeons in NYC separate conjoined twin boys
Jadon and Anias McDonald, 13-month-old twins born conjoined at the head, were separated by a team of surgeons at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City Friday morning.
Jadon and Anias McDonald, 13-month-old twins born conjoined at the head, were separated by a team of surgeons at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City Friday morning.
New procedure gives hope to those battling pancreatic cancer
Rush University Medical Center is the first hospital in the world to try a new treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Rush University Medical Center is the first hospital in the world to try a new treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Minnesota toddler diagnosed with rare form of melanoma
At three years old, Lainey Turnbull is already a cancer survivor. She was barely two years old when she was diagnosed with skin cancer, which came as a surprise to her mom, a dermatologist.
At three years old, Lainey Turnbull is already a cancer survivor. She was barely two years old when she was diagnosed with skin cancer, which came as a surprise to her mom, a dermatologist.
Citrus Systems identified as source of Hopkins Legionnaires' outbreak
The Minnesota Department of Health has identified the likely source of the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Hopkins.
The Minnesota Department of Health has identified the likely source of the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Hopkins.
Nearly 350,000 St. Jude defibrillators at risk of failure due to battery problem
St. Jude Medical announced Tuesday that the lithium batteries in nearly 350,000 implanted defibrillators are at risk of running out earlier than expected, which could cause the device to fail. Two deaths have been reporte
St. Jude Medical announced Tuesday that the lithium batteries in nearly 350,000 implanted defibrillators are at risk of running out earlier than expected, which could cause the device to fail. Two deaths have been reporte
Sunscreen machine takes guesswork out of applying
Ever wondered why you get sunburned despite using sunscreen? There may be a new solution through an innovative machine.
Ever wondered why you get sunburned despite using sunscreen? There may be a new solution through an innovative machine.
Veteran, arm transplant recipient says he can now hold fiancée's hand
A former Marine sergeant who underwent a double arm transplant at a Boston hospital says the best things about having arms again is that he can hold his fiancée's hand and pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a chef.
A former Marine sergeant who underwent a double arm transplant at a Boston hospital says the best things about having arms again is that he can hold his fiancée's hand and pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a chef.
Laughing gas helps women with pain of childbirth
Mindy Betthauser is 37 weeks pregnant, and getting ready to try a new way of dealing with the pain of childbirth: nitrous oxide, or laughing gas.
Mindy Betthauser is 37 weeks pregnant, and getting ready to try a new way of dealing with the pain of childbirth: nitrous oxide, or laughing gas.
Children with autism could soon be prescribed medical marijuana
The Minnesota Department of Health is considering adding autism to the growing list of conditions in which the patients can be prescribed medical cannabis.
The Minnesota Department of Health is considering adding autism to the growing list of conditions in which the patients can be prescribed medical cannabis.
Granny who ditched cancer treatment for cross-country road trip dies
Norma Jean Bauerschmidt, the grandmother who has embarked on the ultimate journey following a devastating loss and learning she has cancer, has died. She was 91.
Norma Jean Bauerschmidt, the grandmother who has embarked on the ultimate journey following a devastating loss and learning she has cancer, has died. She was 91.
Minnesota health insurance market in 'emergency situation'
Minnesota's top health insurance regulator says the state's individual market is in "an emergency situation" amid big rate increases for next year.
Minnesota's top health insurance regulator says the state's individual market is in "an emergency situation" amid big rate increases for next year.
CDC urges adults to get the flu shot amid declining vaccination rates
Health officials are urging Americans not to delay getting their flu shot after vaccination rates fell by 1.5 percentage points from 2014 to 2015. In a media briefing Thursday morning, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director Dr. Tom Frieden stressed that not getting vaccinated can be deadly.
Health officials are urging Americans not to delay getting their flu shot after vaccination rates fell by 1.5 percentage points from 2014 to 2015. In a media briefing Thursday morning, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director Dr. Tom Frieden stressed that not getting vaccinated can be deadly.
Baby born with DNA from 3 people, first from new technique
Scientists say the first baby has been born from a controversial new technique that combines DNA from three people — the mother, the father and an egg donor.
Scientists say the first baby has been born from a controversial new technique that combines DNA from three people — the mother, the father and an egg donor.
Hopkins Legionnaires' disease update: 20 confirmed cases, 1 death
The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed 3 additional cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the Hopkins outbreak, bringing the total to 20. The 20 cases still include just one death, and 16 people have been hospitalized.
The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed 3 additional cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the Hopkins outbreak, bringing the total to 20. The 20 cases still include just one death, and 16 people have been hospitalized.
Chronic sleep problems linked to disability later in life
In adults of all ages, chronic sleep problems were linked with a greater risk of trouble with activities of daily living later in life, in a recent study.
In adults of all ages, chronic sleep problems were linked with a greater risk of trouble with activities of daily living later in life, in a recent study.
New poultry testing lab opens in Willmar to track avian flu
In an effort to help protect Minnesota’s $5 billion poultry industry, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health has opened a new testing facility in Willmar.
In an effort to help protect Minnesota’s $5 billion poultry industry, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health has opened a new testing facility in Willmar.
17 cases of Legionnaires' disease now tied to Hopkins outbreak
The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed three additional cases of Legionnaires’ disease associated with Hopkins, Minn., bringing the total number of cases in the outbreak to 17.
The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed three additional cases of Legionnaires’ disease associated with Hopkins, Minn., bringing the total number of cases in the outbreak to 17.