Free health center opens at Richfield High School
A new health center is opening Thursday at Richfield High School to provide free care to students and young members of the community. This resource is aimed at the two-thirds of Richfield district students who live in poverty.
A new health center is opening Thursday at Richfield High School to provide free care to students and young members of the community. This resource is aimed at the two-thirds of Richfield district students who live in poverty.
Warning from father about common baby problem
A hair wrapped around a baby's toe lead one father from Kansas to post this warning for other parents. The "hair tournequette" is a common issue that can become a very serious if not addressed quickly.
A hair wrapped around a baby's toe lead one father from Kansas to post this warning for other parents. The "hair tournequette" is a common issue that can become a very serious if not addressed quickly.
WHO declares global emergency over Zika virus spread
The World Health Organization declared an international emergency on Monday over the explosive spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which is linked to birth defects in the Americas, saying it is an "extraordinary event."
The World Health Organization declared an international emergency on Monday over the explosive spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which is linked to birth defects in the Americas, saying it is an "extraordinary event."
CDC confirms Zika virus in Minnesota woman after Honduras trip
The CDC has confirmed a Zika virus infection in a Minnesota woman who returned from a trip to Honduras earlier this month. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, an Anoka County woman in her 60s reported her symptoms on Jan. 1. She was never hospitalized and is expected to make a full recovery.
The CDC has confirmed a Zika virus infection in a Minnesota woman who returned from a trip to Honduras earlier this month. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, an Anoka County woman in her 60s reported her symptoms on Jan. 1. She was never hospitalized and is expected to make a full recovery.
CDC: Michigan resident dead from listeria outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says one person from Michigan has died and about a dozen others were sickened from a listeria outbreak linked to Dole salads.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says one person from Michigan has died and about a dozen others were sickened from a listeria outbreak linked to Dole salads.
Minnesota man dies of peanut allergy reaction to chocolate
Family members say a peanut allergy caused the death of a 22-year-old Ramsey man. Brian Kelly says his son, Bruce, had a fatal reaction after eating some chocolate that was made in a plant that also processed foods with peanuts.
Family members say a peanut allergy caused the death of a 22-year-old Ramsey man. Brian Kelly says his son, Bruce, had a fatal reaction after eating some chocolate that was made in a plant that also processed foods with peanuts.
Company issues recall after cough syrup found to contain morphine
Master Herbs, Inc. issued a voluntary nationwide recall of its Licorice Coughing Liquid after it was found to contain the opioid morphine, which is not declared on the label. The product is intended for temporary relief of cough due to cold, minor throat and bronchial irritations, according to an FDA press release.
Master Herbs, Inc. issued a voluntary nationwide recall of its Licorice Coughing Liquid after it was found to contain the opioid morphine, which is not declared on the label. The product is intended for temporary relief of cough due to cold, minor throat and bronchial irritations, according to an FDA press release.
Mayo Clinic: Work schedule biggest barrier to healthy eating
People in their 30s are not feeling optimistic about the future, at least when it comes to their health. That's according to the Mayo Clinic's first National Health Check-Up -- a survey of people's health beliefs.
People in their 30s are not feeling optimistic about the future, at least when it comes to their health. That's according to the Mayo Clinic's first National Health Check-Up -- a survey of people's health beliefs.
Study questions link between teen pot smoking and IQ decline
A new analysis is challenging the idea that smoking marijuana during adolescence can lead to declines in intelligence. Instead, the new study says, pot smoking may be merely a symptom of something else that's really responsible for a brainpower effect seen in some previous research.
A new analysis is challenging the idea that smoking marijuana during adolescence can lead to declines in intelligence. Instead, the new study says, pot smoking may be merely a symptom of something else that's really responsible for a brainpower effect seen in some previous research.
Girl burned, scarred by cell phone case, says mom
A cell phone case popular with young girls reportedly cracked and leaked a pink, glittery acid that left severe burns and scars on a nine-year-old girl in the United Kingdom.
A cell phone case popular with young girls reportedly cracked and leaked a pink, glittery acid that left severe burns and scars on a nine-year-old girl in the United Kingdom.
Company recalls children's cough medicine
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - Nine stores are now recalling two flavors of store-brand children's liquid cough medicine.
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - Nine stores are now recalling two flavors of store-brand children's liquid cough medicine.
Hotline for heart doctors saves lives of Minnesota patients
A special hot line for doctors is available at hospitals across Minnesota and puts a team of medical responders into motion when seconds can make all the difference.
A special hot line for doctors is available at hospitals across Minnesota and puts a team of medical responders into motion when seconds can make all the difference.
New device helps 11-year-old 'speak' for the first time
Unable to talk Maddie Belling’s eyes speak for her. The 11-year-old of Belle Plaine, Minn. cannot form words due to a rare disorder she was diagnosed with seven years ago called Rett Syndrome.
Unable to talk Maddie Belling’s eyes speak for her. The 11-year-old of Belle Plaine, Minn. cannot form words due to a rare disorder she was diagnosed with seven years ago called Rett Syndrome.
Video: NJ State Troopers deliver baby on Parkway
Two New Jersey state troopers helped deliver a baby on the Garden State Parkway.
Two New Jersey state troopers helped deliver a baby on the Garden State Parkway.
Egg-shaped pods could become new burial alternative
Coffins and cremations are so 2015. Designers in Italy have developed an egg-shaped burial pod which biodegrades and transforms the body of the deceased into a tree.
Coffins and cremations are so 2015. Designers in Italy have developed an egg-shaped burial pod which biodegrades and transforms the body of the deceased into a tree.
Toddler dies after ingesting lithium battery
Toddler dies after ingesting lithium battery
Toddler dies after ingesting lithium battery
64,000 Minnesotans dropped from state-sponsored health insurance get extension
Thousands of Minnesotans will soon be dropped from public health insurance. The Department of Human Services says about 64,000 people failed to submit the necessary paperwork to renew their coverage.
Thousands of Minnesotans will soon be dropped from public health insurance. The Department of Human Services says about 64,000 people failed to submit the necessary paperwork to renew their coverage.
Growing career cuts medical costs, increases access to health care
For years, Hennepin County Medical Center has been considered one of the state's leading hospitals. Now it's getting a reputation for something else -- reducing health care costs by getting more people to see their doctors, and there's a special kind of worker that's making it happen.
For years, Hennepin County Medical Center has been considered one of the state's leading hospitals. Now it's getting a reputation for something else -- reducing health care costs by getting more people to see their doctors, and there's a special kind of worker that's making it happen.
Minnesota sees fewer flu hospitalizations, deaths
By this time last year, three young people had died of the flu, hundreds of Minnesota schools were fighting outbreaks and we had a flu shot that didn't work as well as we had hoped. However, this year is a much different story.
By this time last year, three young people had died of the flu, hundreds of Minnesota schools were fighting outbreaks and we had a flu shot that didn't work as well as we had hoped. However, this year is a much different story.
Prison inmate charged in $2.6 million medical billing fraud
A woman currently serving time at the Shakopee, Minn. prison has been charged a second time for her role in a massive medical assistance fraud ring. Barbara Ann Currin, 51, is one of 7 defendants accused of setting up a network of 8 home health care agencies that unlawfully billed for home nursing care.
A woman currently serving time at the Shakopee, Minn. prison has been charged a second time for her role in a massive medical assistance fraud ring. Barbara Ann Currin, 51, is one of 7 defendants accused of setting up a network of 8 home health care agencies that unlawfully billed for home nursing care.