Allina nurses vote for open-ended strike, reject latest offer
The stage is again set for Allina Health Nurses to go on strike, but unlike their 7-day strike in June – this strike would be open ended.
The stage is again set for Allina Health Nurses to go on strike, but unlike their 7-day strike in June – this strike would be open ended.
Study: Postpartum depression also very common for dads
Postpartum depression has been largely regarded as an issue exclusive to women. But now, studies are finding the condition is also very much prevalent in men.
Postpartum depression has been largely regarded as an issue exclusive to women. But now, studies are finding the condition is also very much prevalent in men.
Wait for liver transplant may shorten for Minnesota patients
The wait for a liver transplant in Minnesota may soon shorten. The state would likely benefit from proposed changes to the map that governs who can receive a liver donation.
The wait for a liver transplant in Minnesota may soon shorten. The state would likely benefit from proposed changes to the map that governs who can receive a liver donation.
Free genetic test helps women, families get answers
Morehouse School of Medicine cancer surgeon Dr. Derrick Beech thinks The Color Test, a new genetic screening tool for hereditary cancers, could be game-changer.
Morehouse School of Medicine cancer surgeon Dr. Derrick Beech thinks The Color Test, a new genetic screening tool for hereditary cancers, could be game-changer.
What is cupping? 5 things you need to know about the therapy treatment catching on at the Olympics
If you were watching Michael Phelps help the United States bring home the gold in the men’s 4x100-meter relay at the 2016 Rio Olympics, you may have seen some purple spots on his body while celebrating the victory.
If you were watching Michael Phelps help the United States bring home the gold in the men’s 4x100-meter relay at the 2016 Rio Olympics, you may have seen some purple spots on his body while celebrating the victory.
Video of former Toronto mayor Ford smoking crack released
A notorious video featuring late Toronto mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine has been made public.
A notorious video featuring late Toronto mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine has been made public.
Jax of 'American Idol' says she'll beat thyroid cancer
'American Idol' season 15 finalist Jax, of East Brunswick, New Jersey, has thyroid cancer and she's using her sense of humor to help beat the disease.
'American Idol' season 15 finalist Jax, of East Brunswick, New Jersey, has thyroid cancer and she's using her sense of humor to help beat the disease.
First cases of West Nile virus confirmed in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health confirms two people have contracted West Nile Virus making for the first cases of the 2016 season.
The Minnesota Department of Health confirms two people have contracted West Nile Virus making for the first cases of the 2016 season.
Twin Cities cancer patients to get more experimental treatment options
Twin Cities cancer patients will soon have more options for experimental treatments. Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. is launching an early-phase clinical program in September. The program will offer patients drugs that have sometimes never before been used in humans — an option that required travel in the past.
Twin Cities cancer patients will soon have more options for experimental treatments. Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. is launching an early-phase clinical program in September. The program will offer patients drugs that have sometimes never before been used in humans — an option that required travel in the past.
Mayo Clinic named best hospital in the nation
Mayo Clinic is the best hospital in the nation, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. Mayo reclaimed the top spot in 2016 after ranking No. 2 behind Massachusetts General in 2016.
Mayo Clinic is the best hospital in the nation, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. Mayo reclaimed the top spot in 2016 after ranking No. 2 behind Massachusetts General in 2016.
Medical benefits of dental floss unproven
It's one of the most universal recommendations in all of public health: Floss daily to prevent gum disease and cavities. Except there's little proof that flossing works.
It's one of the most universal recommendations in all of public health: Floss daily to prevent gum disease and cavities. Except there's little proof that flossing works.
Ice Bucket Challenge helped fund ALS breakthrough
Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge that took the internet by storm a few summers ago? The campaign that had people dumping buckets of ice water over their heads raised enough money to help fund a breakthrough in ALS research, the ALS Association announced Monday.
Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge that took the internet by storm a few summers ago? The campaign that had people dumping buckets of ice water over their heads raised enough money to help fund a breakthrough in ALS research, the ALS Association announced Monday.
Medical marijuana registration for pain patients now open in Minnesota
July 1, 2016 is a milestone day for medical marijuana in Minnesota. The date marks the one-year anniversary of the state’s medical cannabis program, and the much-anticipated opening of registration for intractable pain patients.
July 1, 2016 is a milestone day for medical marijuana in Minnesota. The date marks the one-year anniversary of the state’s medical cannabis program, and the much-anticipated opening of registration for intractable pain patients.
FDA's soul crushing news: No cookie dough for you
The Food and Drug Administration is warning against one of America's favorite past times: eating raw cookie dough.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning against one of America's favorite past times: eating raw cookie dough.
IKEA recalls 29 million dressers after 6 child deaths
IKEA is recalling 29 million dressers and several other models of chest and dressers “following an additional child fatality” linked to the MALM dresser. In February 2016, IKEA and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission learned a 22-month-old boy from Apple Valley, Minnesota died when a MALM dresser tipped over a pinned him against his bed.
IKEA is recalling 29 million dressers and several other models of chest and dressers “following an additional child fatality” linked to the MALM dresser. In February 2016, IKEA and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission learned a 22-month-old boy from Apple Valley, Minnesota died when a MALM dresser tipped over a pinned him against his bed.
Supreme Court sides with Texas abortion clinics
The Supreme Court has struck down Texas' widely replicated regulation of abortion clinics in the court's biggest abortion case in nearly a quarter century.
The Supreme Court has struck down Texas' widely replicated regulation of abortion clinics in the court's biggest abortion case in nearly a quarter century.
Following strike, Allina offers new contract to nurses
Allina Health is offering its nurses a new contract proposal and has invited Minnesota Nurses Association union representatives back to the bargaining table following a 7-day strike. The union told Fox 9 they were "surprised" to hear of a new offer, adding that approximately 200 nurses still haven't been called back to work.
Allina Health is offering its nurses a new contract proposal and has invited Minnesota Nurses Association union representatives back to the bargaining table following a 7-day strike. The union told Fox 9 they were "surprised" to hear of a new offer, adding that approximately 200 nurses still haven't been called back to work.
Tick bite proves fatal for Minnesota man
There's yet another reason to protect yourself from tick bites this summer. Health officials are warning people about a disease that can stop your heart.
There's yet another reason to protect yourself from tick bites this summer. Health officials are warning people about a disease that can stop your heart.
Medical cannabis patient center opens in Bloomington, Minn.
A new medical cannabis clinic is opening in Bloomington, Minn. on Monday. The MinnMed dispensary on West 84th Street is one of 8 opening across the state by July 1.
A new medical cannabis clinic is opening in Bloomington, Minn. on Monday. The MinnMed dispensary on West 84th Street is one of 8 opening across the state by July 1.
Blue Cross scales back individual plans offered in Minnesota
Blue Cross, Minnesota's largest health insurer, is scaling back the plans it will offer to consumers who don't get coverage from their employers
Blue Cross, Minnesota's largest health insurer, is scaling back the plans it will offer to consumers who don't get coverage from their employers