How many alarms do you set in the morning? Sleep expert shares ideal number

The more times one hits the snooze button, the more they’re interrupting their sleep cycle, according to a sleep psychologist from the Cleveland Clinic.

Surprise kidney donation changes veteran?s life
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A man who spent five years on dialysis and encountered setbacks in his journey to find a kidney got a surprise from his son?s teacher.

Eggs recalled after salmonella outbreak in multiple states

Eggs from a Wisconsin farm have been recalled after dozens of people across the country were sickened with a salmonella infection.

CDC: Teen vaping at a 10-year low
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A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that vaping among teenagers has dropped to its lowest number in 10 years.

FDA fails to inspect thousands of drug factories
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A recent report shows more than 2,000 drug manufacturing plants haven't been inspected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in over five years.

E-cig, vape usage declining among teens, according to CDC

Electronic cigarettes – also known as e-cigs or vapes – are not nearly as popular as they once were among teenagers.

Vaping declining among teens data finds
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Electronic cigarettes ? also known as e-cigs or vapes ? are not nearly as popular as they once were among teenagers, recent data shows.

Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer, review of studies suggests

An in-depth evaluation of published studies implies that radio waves from mobile phones do not pose a risk to a person’s health.

West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?

The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.

Deadly mosquito-borne viruses pose warnings
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The CDC is reporting a rise in mosquito-borne illnesses, including in Minnesota and Wisconsin, after a rainy summer that has helped promote the population of mosquitoes. FOX 9?s Hannah Flood provides an update on cases around the nation on West Nile and EEE viruses, as well as, what health officials are saying.

Sisters battle cancer side by side, finding strength in each other

Sisters Jean and Julie share countless memories, and now they are sharing a journey they never could have imagined – both were diagnosed with gynecological cancers within three weeks of one another.

MN sisters battle cancer side by side
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Sisters Jean and Julie share countless memories, and now they are sharing a journey they never could have imagined ? both were diagnosed with gynecological cancers within three weeks of one another.

U of M scientists run gene testing on corn dogs
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University of Minnesota scientists are testing genes of a corn dog at the Minnesota State Fair to encourage people to donate snot to study respiratory diseases in Minnesota.

West Nile virus deaths reported in the US: What to know

Three people have died in the U.S. from West Nile virus, the mosquito-borne illness that can sometimes cause serious, sometimes fatal infections.

Wisconsin West Nile virus: 2 dead, 1 hospitalized so far

Two Wisconsin residents reportedly died from West Nile virus (WNV) and another was hospitalized, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 

Eli Lilly cutting cost of certain weight loss drugs by at least 50%

Eli Lilly is cutting the cost of certain weight loss drugs, with new single-dose vials costing less than other medications used for obesity.

Minnesota health officials urge measles vaccinations as cases rise

The Minnesota Department of Health is urging parents to vaccinate their children as the number of measles cases continues to rise.