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.  

9 people now dead from listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meats

A listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats has claimed the lives of nine people and hospitalized dozens more. The CDC is urging consumers to check their refrigerators and discard any recalled products immediately.

Grocery chain joins Walmart, CVS, others in ending cigarettes sales

American Cancer Society CEO Karen Knudsen said this move marks "a step in the right direction toward ending Big Tobacco’s influence on kids.

'Sloth fever': What to know about potentially deadly virus affecting US, Europe

Several cases of Oropouche virus or "sloth fever" have been reported in Florida. The virus can cause headache, pain, nausea and even death in rare cases.

Middle school football player dies from head injury; second this week

A 13-year-old football player in West Virginia has died from a head injury during practice, the second such tragedy this week. His father now advocates for better head protection in youth sports.

Cigarette use in U.S. hits 80-year low, survey finds

Cigarette smoking fell to a record low with the biggest decline in the use of the substance among young adults, according to a recent survey.

Mayo Clinic offering new treatment for atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation is being diagnosed at an alarming rate, but a therapy long used in Europe is now available in the U.S. The Mayo Clinic is among the first to offer this treatment, which aims to improve the lives of patients with Afib.

New treatment for atrial fibrillation
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Atrial fibrillation is being diagnosed at an alarming rate, but a therapy long used in Europe is now available in the U.S. The Mayo Clinic is among the first to offer this treatment, which aims to improve the lives of patients with Afib.