Why Minnesota's 2 medical cannabis testing labs are important
The Minnesota Department of Health has approved two labs to test the composition and purity of medical cannabis produced by the state's two approved suppliers, Leaf Line Labs and MinnMed.
The Minnesota Department of Health has approved two labs to test the composition and purity of medical cannabis produced by the state's two approved suppliers, Leaf Line Labs and MinnMed.
HEAD LICE: New guidelines for parents and schools
In an updated clinical report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), health practitioners say that a healthy child should not be restricted from attending class because of head lice.
In an updated clinical report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), health practitioners say that a healthy child should not be restricted from attending class because of head lice.
BIRD FLU: State of emergency declared in Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has declared a state of emergency as a bird flu outbreak has killed more than 2.5 million birds in the nation's top turkey producing state.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has declared a state of emergency as a bird flu outbreak has killed more than 2.5 million birds in the nation's top turkey producing state.
Mysterious infection from livestock robs basketball coach of ability to walk, talk
In an Idaho town of less than 400, the high school women's basketball coach is a local hero -- not just for his team's four straight state title championships -- but also for the four-year battle h...
In an Idaho town of less than 400, the high school women's basketball coach is a local hero -- not just for his team's four straight state title championships -- but also for the four-year battle h...
Breast milk purchased online may be topped with cow's milk, study finds
Ten percent of breast milk samples purchased online have added cow's milk or formula— which may pose health risks to babies with allergies and expose children to infectious disease— reveals a study...
Ten percent of breast milk samples purchased online have added cow's milk or formula— which may pose health risks to babies with allergies and expose children to infectious disease— reveals a study...
Mediterranean Diet
Heart Smart is important at any age, try a heart healthy eating plan.
Heart Smart is important at any age, try a heart healthy eating plan.
Marijuana wax on the radar of Minnesota cops after fires, medical scares
Last fall, Fox 9 reported on the emergence of marijuana wax in the Twin Cities metro, but only about 1 in 20 students at the University of Minnesota had even heard about it. Fast forward 6 months, ...
Last fall, Fox 9 reported on the emergence of marijuana wax in the Twin Cities metro, but only about 1 in 20 students at the University of Minnesota had even heard about it. Fast forward 6 months, ...
Mayo Clinic helps offer $6 personal trainer workouts to under-served groups
Mayo Clinic Square rolled out the welcome mat Saturday. The world-renowned medical facility hosted its largest public event at its new digs in the renovated Block E Building in downtown Minneapolis.
Mayo Clinic Square rolled out the welcome mat Saturday. The world-renowned medical facility hosted its largest public event at its new digs in the renovated Block E Building in downtown Minneapolis.
11-year-old cancer-fighting hero gets White House invite for Easter egg roll
Graham Trocke-Fowler's older brother had a class assignment to write about a hero. He decided to write about Graham, his courageous fight with cancer and his fundraising mission. The letter was sen...
Graham Trocke-Fowler's older brother had a class assignment to write about a hero. He decided to write about Graham, his courageous fight with cancer and his fundraising mission. The letter was sen...
3 Kansas hospital patients die from ice cream contamination
Three of the five Kansas hospital patients who developed a foodborne illness linked to a few Blue Bell ice cream products have died prompting the first recall of the product in its 108-year history...
Three of the five Kansas hospital patients who developed a foodborne illness linked to a few Blue Bell ice cream products have died prompting the first recall of the product in its 108-year history...
BIRD FLU: 40 countries ban Minnesota turkeys
More than 40 countries have banned poultry imports from Minnesota after the strain has killed 15,000 birds within a week.
More than 40 countries have banned poultry imports from Minnesota after the strain has killed 15,000 birds within a week.
Wisconsin budget cuts translate to fear for IRIS program patients
44 years old and born with cerebral palsy, Ramsey Lee has a Master's Degree in Business Administration, and serves on two different boards advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. Lee...
44 years old and born with cerebral palsy, Ramsey Lee has a Master's Degree in Business Administration, and serves on two different boards advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. Lee...
Anthem breach affects 300,000 Minnesotans
Anthem doesn't sell health insurance directly in Minnesota, but the company has confirmed the personal information of 300,000 Minnesotans may be compromised by the data breach uncovered in January.
Anthem doesn't sell health insurance directly in Minnesota, but the company has confirmed the personal information of 300,000 Minnesotans may be compromised by the data breach uncovered in January.
How Minnesota is working to speed up your prescription process
Minnesota's doctors are working with lawmakers to try and reduce the time it takes for you to get your prescriptions. The Minnesota Medical Association says the drug pre-authorization process with ...
Minnesota's doctors are working with lawmakers to try and reduce the time it takes for you to get your prescriptions. The Minnesota Medical Association says the drug pre-authorization process with ...
MNsure audit: 5 findings, 4 recommended fixes
Minnesota Legislative Auditor Jim Nobles has released his long-awaited audit of the MNsure health insurance rollout. "The establishment of Minnesota's health insurance exchange was well intended, b...
Minnesota Legislative Auditor Jim Nobles has released his long-awaited audit of the MNsure health insurance rollout. "The establishment of Minnesota's health insurance exchange was well intended, b...
Minnesota woman surprises doctors with heart healing
Three years ago, Collette Koskinen had a mechanical pump implanted in her heart. Now, she's making a miraculous recovery after she decided it was time to take the pump out of her body.
Three years ago, Collette Koskinen had a mechanical pump implanted in her heart. Now, she's making a miraculous recovery after she decided it was time to take the pump out of her body.
Babies from DNA of 3 people now legal in UK
British babies created via in vitro fertilization can now use the DNA of 3 different people. Supporters of the bill said the use of 3 separate DNA profiles during IVF could prevent some children fr...
British babies created via in vitro fertilization can now use the DNA of 3 different people. Supporters of the bill said the use of 3 separate DNA profiles during IVF could prevent some children fr...
How Minnesota kids can get free dental care
Volunteer dentists and dental professionals across Minnesota are providing free dental care for more than 6,000 children in need.
Volunteer dentists and dental professionals across Minnesota are providing free dental care for more than 6,000 children in need.
'Conscientious objectors' forgo vaccines for their kids
Minnesota is one of 22 states that allows parents to object to childhood vaccinations for non-medical reasons. They're called "conscientious objectors."
Minnesota is one of 22 states that allows parents to object to childhood vaccinations for non-medical reasons. They're called "conscientious objectors."
Univ. of Minnesota student with measles had 2 doses of MMR
The University of Minnesota student with a confirmed case of the measles had two doses of the MMR vaccine, the state health department said "to their knowledge" on Thursday.
The University of Minnesota student with a confirmed case of the measles had two doses of the MMR vaccine, the state health department said "to their knowledge" on Thursday.