Minnesota troopers help deliver 2 babies in 48 hours
State Patrol troopers helped deliver two healthy babies in less than 48 hours on Minnesota highways over the weekend.
State Patrol troopers helped deliver two healthy babies in less than 48 hours on Minnesota highways over the weekend.
FDA effort aims to curb smoking in LGBT community
The Food and Drug Administration's latest anti-smoking campaign takes aim at young adults in the LGBT community, who officials say are nearly twice as likely to use tobacco as their peers.
The Food and Drug Administration's latest anti-smoking campaign takes aim at young adults in the LGBT community, who officials say are nearly twice as likely to use tobacco as their peers.
Minnesota HIV cases up 24% in 20-29 age group
A new report from the state health department said the rates of HIV diagnoses have increased significantly in some population groups.
A new report from the state health department said the rates of HIV diagnoses have increased significantly in some population groups.
Iowa, Minnesota exploring medical marijuana partnership
Officials in Iowa and Minnesota are exploring a system to allow Iowa residents to buy medical marijuana from their northern neighbor, lawmakers from both states have told The Associated Press
Officials in Iowa and Minnesota are exploring a system to allow Iowa residents to buy medical marijuana from their northern neighbor, lawmakers from both states have told The Associated Press
Praise for St. Paul water, as charges come down in Flint water crisis
The Michigan attorney general has charged 3 government workers with misconduct and conspiracy to tamper with evidence for their roles in the Flint water crisis. In Minnesota, Gov. Mark Dayton has spent the week focusing on water education and water quality, and Wednesday the spotlight was on the St. Paul water treatment plant, which EPA administrators have praised for being one of the best...
The Michigan attorney general has charged 3 government workers with misconduct and conspiracy to tamper with evidence for their roles in the Flint water crisis. In Minnesota, Gov. Mark Dayton has spent the week focusing on water education and water quality, and Wednesday the spotlight was on the St. Paul water treatment plant, which EPA administrators have praised for being one of the best...
Dyson hand dryers spread more germs than paper towels, study says
Next time you finish washing your hands in a public bathroom, you may want to think twice when you choose between a jet hand dryer and paper towels. According to a study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology, jet air dryers spray 1,300 times more viral plaques than paper towels.
Next time you finish washing your hands in a public bathroom, you may want to think twice when you choose between a jet hand dryer and paper towels. According to a study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology, jet air dryers spray 1,300 times more viral plaques than paper towels.
Urgent need for HPV vaccination boost, U of M study finds
Only 35 percent of girls and 10 percent of boys have received at least one dose of the HPV vaccine, according to a new study from the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health. The study looked at vaccination data from U.S. adolescents from 2009-2014. The CDC recommends adolescents complete the 3-dose series of the vaccine.
Only 35 percent of girls and 10 percent of boys have received at least one dose of the HPV vaccine, according to a new study from the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health. The study looked at vaccination data from U.S. adolescents from 2009-2014. The CDC recommends adolescents complete the 3-dose series of the vaccine.
Bed bugs are getting tougher 'skin,' scientists warn
Using high-tech scanning equipment, scientists in Australia have discovered that in the battle between bed bugs and humans, some of the insects wield thicker exoskeletons, making them more resistant to insecticide.
Using high-tech scanning equipment, scientists in Australia have discovered that in the battle between bed bugs and humans, some of the insects wield thicker exoskeletons, making them more resistant to insecticide.
Lawsuit targets HCMC's use of live animals for medical training
A physician advocacy organization has filed a federal complaint against the Hennepin County Medical Center over its use of live animals for medical training.
A physician advocacy organization has filed a federal complaint against the Hennepin County Medical Center over its use of live animals for medical training.
Minnesota health officials say risk of Zika virus is very low
The Center of Disease Control (CDC) confirmed Wednesday that the Zika virus is causing babies to be born with small heads and other severe brain defects. But officials in Minnesota are reiterating that the risk in Minnesota is low.
The Center of Disease Control (CDC) confirmed Wednesday that the Zika virus is causing babies to be born with small heads and other severe brain defects. But officials in Minnesota are reiterating that the risk in Minnesota is low.
STDs in Minnesota hit all-time high, chlamydia most common
The number of sexually transmitted diseases diagnosed in Minnesota increased 6 percent from 2014 to 2015, hitting an all-time high of 25,986. According to Minnesota Department of Health statistics, chlamydia is the most commonly reported STD and the most-reported infectious disease in the sta
The number of sexually transmitted diseases diagnosed in Minnesota increased 6 percent from 2014 to 2015, hitting an all-time high of 25,986. According to Minnesota Department of Health statistics, chlamydia is the most commonly reported STD and the most-reported infectious disease in the sta
28 University of Minnesota students ill, norovirus suspected
The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed a virus outbreak affecting at least 28 students at University of Minnesota residence halls. Health officials are leaning strongly toward norovirus, but have not yet confirmed what’s making the students sick. The source of the illness is also unknown at this time.
The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed a virus outbreak affecting at least 28 students at University of Minnesota residence halls. Health officials are leaning strongly toward norovirus, but have not yet confirmed what’s making the students sick. The source of the illness is also unknown at this time.
Why Minnesota's security hospitals desperately need $177M
Nurses and workers at the Minnesota Security Hospital in St. Peter and at the Anoka Regional Treatment Center are pleading with state lawmakers to increase the funding to hire more nurses and improve safety.
Nurses and workers at the Minnesota Security Hospital in St. Peter and at the Anoka Regional Treatment Center are pleading with state lawmakers to increase the funding to hire more nurses and improve safety.
Cure for HIV reportedly 3 years away
A cure for HIV and AIDS reportedly could be just a few years away after scientists have been able to successfully snip away the virus from infected cells and prevent the disease from returning.
A cure for HIV and AIDS reportedly could be just a few years away after scientists have been able to successfully snip away the virus from infected cells and prevent the disease from returning.
New Ebola case confirmed in Liberia, first since January
A new case of Ebola has been confirmed in Liberia, the World Health Organization reported Friday. This is the first confirmed case of Ebola in Liberia since January.
A new case of Ebola has been confirmed in Liberia, the World Health Organization reported Friday. This is the first confirmed case of Ebola in Liberia since January.
MPCA: Unhealthy levels of lead in north Minneapolis air
There is an unhealthy level of lead and other heavy metals in the air in north Minneapolis, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency reported Thursday.
There is an unhealthy level of lead and other heavy metals in the air in north Minneapolis, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency reported Thursday.
'Pacemaker' for the brain a life-changer for Maplewood, Minn. man
For more than 30 years a Maplewood man hasn't been able to do some of the simplest things, but after a pair of brain surgeries he's starting to live a normal life again. This is all thanks to Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery, a procedure that has been around for two decades, and is now being used to treat everything from Parkinson’s, to Dystonia, to possibly depression.
For more than 30 years a Maplewood man hasn't been able to do some of the simplest things, but after a pair of brain surgeries he's starting to live a normal life again. This is all thanks to Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery, a procedure that has been around for two decades, and is now being used to treat everything from Parkinson’s, to Dystonia, to possibly depression.
Five ways you're making your allergies worse
Weather changes brought an earlier-than-usual spring allergy season to Florida this year. American Family Care urgent clinics have reported an increase in allergy cases, many involving new patients.
Weather changes brought an earlier-than-usual spring allergy season to Florida this year. American Family Care urgent clinics have reported an increase in allergy cases, many involving new patients.
EXPLAINER: Death with Dignity law proposed in Minnesota
State senators in Minnesota are discussing the sensitive and emotional issue of allowing terminally-ill patients to take their own lives. The state of Oregon currently allows dying patients to take their own lives, and a state senator wants Minnesotans to have the same option.
State senators in Minnesota are discussing the sensitive and emotional issue of allowing terminally-ill patients to take their own lives. The state of Oregon currently allows dying patients to take their own lives, and a state senator wants Minnesotans to have the same option.
Minnesota nurses report record 2,741 unsafe staffing incidents
On their annual lobbying day at the State Capitol, the Minnesota Nurses Association released a report showing a record number of unsafe staffing complaints filed by nurses in Minnesota hospitals last year. The report shows nurses filed 2,741 incident reports in 2015, up nearly 33 percent from 2014.
On their annual lobbying day at the State Capitol, the Minnesota Nurses Association released a report showing a record number of unsafe staffing complaints filed by nurses in Minnesota hospitals last year. The report shows nurses filed 2,741 incident reports in 2015, up nearly 33 percent from 2014.