Eggo recall only affects Nutri-Grain Whole Wheat Waffles

Kellogg's has announced a recall of approximately 10,000 cases of Eggo waffles due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall only affects Eggo Nutri-Grain Whole Wheat Waffles. No other Eggo products are impacted by this recall.

MDH: 9 confirmed Legionnaires' disease cases in Hopkins

Health officials are investigating a variety of possible sources for the recent Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Hopkins, according to an official with the Minnesota Department of Health.  

Chipotle reaches settlements with Salmonella, E. coli victims

Chipotle is quietly reaching financial settlements with those who were sickened by Salmonella and E. coli outbreaks across the country last year.  According to reports, Chipotle has settled claims and lawsuits with more than 100 victims, including about two dozen in the Twin Cities.

'Game changer' device for Type 1 diabetes patients mimics pancreas

Diabetes researchers may have found the key to helping Type 1 diabetes patients live longer, active lives with a system that acts like an artificial pancreas.  The Journal of the American Medical Association published the results of a trial that proves the safety of this new system to control blood sugar levels.

Counterfeit painkillers bought on black market contributing to spike in overdoses

As doctors make it increasingly difficult for patients on prescription painkillers to obtain them, the nation’s opiate crisis has turned many to the black market.

Study: 5-second rule is too generous for fallen food

It might be time to reconsider the five-second rule when thinking about eating food that has fallen on the floor.

Newborn twins share final hug before CDH surgery

A South Florida family hopes the death of one of their twin baby boys will help bring awareness to a rare birth defect called Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.

How you can object to MNsure rate increases

Preliminary rates for 2017 health insurance plans offered on the MNsure marketplace have been released, and both Republicans and Democrats are outraged by cost increases that range from 36 percent to 67 percent.

FDA bans antibacterial chemicals from soaps

The federal government Friday banned more than a dozen chemicals long-used in antibacterial soaps, saying manufacturers failed to show they are safe and kill germs.

Study: Adult pot use jumps 33% in the last decade

More American adults are using marijuana than ever before and using it more often.    In the last decade marijuana users have jumped from 22 million to 32 million. And daily use jumped to about five percent.

DEA to add kratom to controlled substances list

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will classify kratom as a Schedule I controlled substance. Specifically, the compounds mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine will be added to the list.

Allina nurses set Labor Day strike date

The Minnesota Nurses Association, the union representing nearly 5,000 nurses at 5 Allina Health hospitals in the Twin Cities, has scheduled a Labor Day strike that will begin at 7 a.m.

Heartbreaking photo of elderly couple forced to separate

A 29-year-old woman from Canada is asking for help getting the word out about her grandparents' forced separation after 62 years together.

What's being done about EpiPen price hike, from $100 to $600

Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar is calling on the federal government to investigate a 500 percent price increase for a two-pack of EpiPens. In 2009, the price was $100, but the same EpiPen two-pack now costs more than $600 without insurance.

Water bottles given  to 80 Washington Co. homes with contaminated water

80 homes in Washington County will be receiving bottled water from the state after the Minnesota Department of Health discovered the amount of certain types of man-made chemicals in their well water exceeds the federal limit.

McDonald's recalls millions of Happy Meals fitness bands

McDonald's is recalling millions of fitness bands that had been given away in Happy Meals because they might cause skin irritation or burns to children.