Health officials expecting flu numbers to rise over holidays
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Health officials say the number of flu cases was already on the rise heading into the holidays. With families gathering over Christmas and other events, numbers are only expected to go up.

Popular painkiller offers little relief, raises serious health risks, study finds

A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.

UCare informs customers of shutdown
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UCare started alerting customers last week that they will need to transition to a different plan before the end of the year, leaving thousands of members looking to find new Medicare supplement coverage.

UCare shutdown anything but smooth, affected customers claim

Thousands of UCare customers are now scrambling to find new healthcare plans before the end of the year after the company's promise of a smooth shutdown and transition to Medica hit another snag.

Barry Manilow reveals early lung cancer diagnosis, says no chemo needed

Legendary singer and songwriter Barry Manilow announced that he has been diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer and will undergo surgery after completing his current run of concerts.

Misunderstood illness leaves millions exhausted, with most cases undiagnosed

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a misunderstood illness that affects 3.3 million people in the US, with one in four confined to bed at some point.

FDA announces urgent recall of dietary supplement due to undeclared ingredients

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an urgent recall of a dietary supplement due to the capsules being tainted with sildenafil and tadalafil, which are FDA approved drugs to treat male erectile dysfunction.

UHC, M Fairview Health reach 'agreement in principle' for patients

Negotiations between health care service providers UHC and M Health Fairview have resulted in an "agreement in principle," that affects an estimated 125,000 patients.

Wisconsin organ donor receives Honor Walk at Regions Hospital

Following an honor walk for their son, one husband and wife want other parents to talk to their teenagers about the importance of organ donation.

MDH Epidemiologist concerned about new CDC hepatitis policy
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A Minnesota Department of Health Epidemiologist expressed her concerns about the new policy change from the Centers for Disease Control. The new recommendation is that the Hepatitis B vaccine be administered no earlier than two months of age, while the previous recommendation, in place since 1991, was that all babies get a dose at birth.

Silicosis: Countertops linked to Massachusetts man's diagnosis

A Massachusetts man in his 40s has been diagnosed with silicosis, an incurable lung disease linked to popular kitchen countertops.