STUDY: Tattoos can boost your immune system
Do you have any tattoos? Turns out, they are good for your health!
Do you have any tattoos? Turns out, they are good for your health!
Grip strength test may reveal diabetes
Your grip strength is what researchers at the University of Florida studied, using national data from early 2,000 people, who might be missed when screening for diabetes and hypertension. They’re called “skinny fat” -- while at a healthy weight, they may be not so healthy on the inside.
Your grip strength is what researchers at the University of Florida studied, using national data from early 2,000 people, who might be missed when screening for diabetes and hypertension. They’re called “skinny fat” -- while at a healthy weight, they may be not so healthy on the inside.
Trader Joe's recalls pistachios for Salmonella risk
Wonderful Pistachios issued a voluntary recall of several varieties of pistachios due to risk of Salmonella.
Wonderful Pistachios issued a voluntary recall of several varieties of pistachios due to risk of Salmonella.
Minnesota hospitals create nation's largest concussion study
Abbott, Hennepin County Medical Center and the University of Minnesota are collaborating to develop a standard approach to evaluate and diagnose concussions and other traumatic brain injuries.
Abbott, Hennepin County Medical Center and the University of Minnesota are collaborating to develop a standard approach to evaluate and diagnose concussions and other traumatic brain injuries.
Study: Bagels linked to increased risk of lung cancer
This will make you stop spreading the cream cheese and toss that bagel away.
This will make you stop spreading the cream cheese and toss that bagel away.
Pair of Univ. of Minn. students devise compact EpiPen alternative
A pair of University of Minnesota students have devised a streamlined EpiPen alternative that’s smaller and easier to carry.
A pair of University of Minnesota students have devised a streamlined EpiPen alternative that’s smaller and easier to carry.
Univ. of Minnesota study finds link between C-sections, childhood leukemia
New research from the University of Minnesota shows that children born by planned cesarean sections have a 23 percent increase in risk of developing childhood leukemia.
New research from the University of Minnesota shows that children born by planned cesarean sections have a 23 percent increase in risk of developing childhood leukemia.
HCMC now offering laughing gas to women in labor
The Hennepin County Medical Center announced Friday it is now offering nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, to women in giving birth at their hospital.
The Hennepin County Medical Center announced Friday it is now offering nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, to women in giving birth at their hospital.
Minnesota AG to hospitals: Don't bill victims for sexual assault exams
It’s against the law to bill sexual assault victims for forensic medical exams, but a recent report from the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault found that some Minnesota hospitals may not always follow the rules.
It’s against the law to bill sexual assault victims for forensic medical exams, but a recent report from the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault found that some Minnesota hospitals may not always follow the rules.
Regions Hospital Memorial Wall to remember those who gave
Regions Hospital in St. Paul is honoring the people who gave others a second chance at life with the stories of organ, tissue, and eye donors being prominently featured on a new digital display.
Regions Hospital in St. Paul is honoring the people who gave others a second chance at life with the stories of organ, tissue, and eye donors being prominently featured on a new digital display.
MNsure misses deadline, 29,000 still waiting for tax form
MNsure missed the Jan. 31 deadline to mail IRS Form 1095-A to a batch of health insurance marketplace enrollees. This statement is the form that shows the IRS you have at least the minimum health insurance required by the Affordable Care Act. The information on the form is also used to calculate the amount of your premium tax credit.
MNsure missed the Jan. 31 deadline to mail IRS Form 1095-A to a batch of health insurance marketplace enrollees. This statement is the form that shows the IRS you have at least the minimum health insurance required by the Affordable Care Act. The information on the form is also used to calculate the amount of your premium tax credit.
Looking back on cancer thanks to new immunotherapy treatment
Immunotherapy treatments for certain kinds of cancer look promising, but doctors caution the treatment is very new and needs to be studied further.
Immunotherapy treatments for certain kinds of cancer look promising, but doctors caution the treatment is very new and needs to be studied further.
Pizza diet helps man lose 94 lbs.
A New York City chef turned to the Mediterranean diet and margherita pizza to drop nearly 100 lbs. Pasquale Cozzolino, 38, of Ribalta Restaurant says the pizza served as his lunch while other meals were smaller in size than he had been accustomed to eating.
A New York City chef turned to the Mediterranean diet and margherita pizza to drop nearly 100 lbs. Pasquale Cozzolino, 38, of Ribalta Restaurant says the pizza served as his lunch while other meals were smaller in size than he had been accustomed to eating.
Touching sonogram image shows dying twin holding sister's hand
A Kansas family has a touching moment during a very difficult time. A sonogram this week shows a twin, who is not expected to survive, holding the hand of his sister in the womb.
A Kansas family has a touching moment during a very difficult time. A sonogram this week shows a twin, who is not expected to survive, holding the hand of his sister in the womb.
Brain injury survivors heal through art
Nearly two million-people suffer traumatic brain injuries every year and finding ways to cope with injuries like that has not been easy.
Nearly two million-people suffer traumatic brain injuries every year and finding ways to cope with injuries like that has not been easy.
'Love is the greatest healing medicine that there is'
For someone who was told he wouldn't reach his third birthday, Dallas McClain has accomplished a lot in his 20 years. Those accomplishments include an award for ROTC and several medals from the Special Olympics.
For someone who was told he wouldn't reach his third birthday, Dallas McClain has accomplished a lot in his 20 years. Those accomplishments include an award for ROTC and several medals from the Special Olympics.
MN Health Department finds errors in water testing methods
The Minnesota Department of Health is changing the way will test the quality of the state’s drinking water after an internal review revealed inconsistencies with its sampling procedures that could compromise have compromised the data it has collected.
The Minnesota Department of Health is changing the way will test the quality of the state’s drinking water after an internal review revealed inconsistencies with its sampling procedures that could compromise have compromised the data it has collected.
Hugh Jackman shares cancer photo
Hugh Jackman is imploring the public to use sunscreen.
Hugh Jackman is imploring the public to use sunscreen.
Chipotle closed through lunch hours for food safety meetings
Chipotle stores across the country will be closed Monday, Feb. 8 until 3 p.m. to allow all workers to attend food safety meetings. Chipotle expects about 50,000 employees to go to more than 400 locations to hear live remarks by company executives.
Chipotle stores across the country will be closed Monday, Feb. 8 until 3 p.m. to allow all workers to attend food safety meetings. Chipotle expects about 50,000 employees to go to more than 400 locations to hear live remarks by company executives.
CDC steps up screening of pregnant women for Zika virus
North Atlanta OBGYN Dr. Meera Garcia spent Friday afternoon poring over the CDC's new Zika virus guidelines. In the last week, she says, at least 50 patients have contacted her practice about Zika virus.
North Atlanta OBGYN Dr. Meera Garcia spent Friday afternoon poring over the CDC's new Zika virus guidelines. In the last week, she says, at least 50 patients have contacted her practice about Zika virus.