Preventable medical errors continue to rise in MN
The Minnesota Department of Health said adverse health events reached a record high in 2023.
The Minnesota Department of Health said adverse health events reached a record high in 2023.
Medical errors at MN hospitals reached new highs in 2023, MDH says
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is reporting a rise in "adverse health events," or preventable medical errors, across the state in 2023, making this the fourth year of increases.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is reporting a rise in "adverse health events," or preventable medical errors, across the state in 2023, making this the fourth year of increases.
Feeding peanuts to babies could prevent allergies through the teen years, study finds
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.
'Whooping cough', pertussis outbreak reported in Minnetonka schools
Minnetonka Public Schools notified families about an outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as "whooping cough", after students at Minnetonka High School and Minnetonka Middle West were diagnosed with the disease.
Minnetonka Public Schools notified families about an outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as "whooping cough", after students at Minnetonka High School and Minnetonka Middle West were diagnosed with the disease.
NorthPoint celebrates milestone expansion of campus, CEO retirement
Located in the heart of north Minneapolis, a longstanding health clinic is celebrating a historic campus expansion just as the facility’s CEO calls it a career.
Located in the heart of north Minneapolis, a longstanding health clinic is celebrating a historic campus expansion just as the facility’s CEO calls it a career.
Ramsey County offering social workers through 911 dispatch
Starting on May 28, social workers will now be available for those who call 911 in Ramsey County.
Starting on May 28, social workers will now be available for those who call 911 in Ramsey County.
Fish oil supplements linked to greater first-time heart attack risk in study: ‘Not universally good or bad'
A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.
A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Multiple measles cases confirmed in Anoka County children, MDH says
Less than half a year into 2024, Minnesota already has the fourth-most confirmed cases of measles since 2000.
Less than half a year into 2024, Minnesota already has the fourth-most confirmed cases of measles since 2000.
Family infected with parasitic worms from undercooked black bear meat, CDC reports
Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.
Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.
Backyard poultry linked to salmonella outbreak; over 100 sickened
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Free IVF: These companies offer fertility benefits for part-time employees
The cost has prompted many Americans to seek out side-jobs – specifically from companies known to offer free IVF for part-time employees.
The cost has prompted many Americans to seek out side-jobs – specifically from companies known to offer free IVF for part-time employees.
ADHD diagnosed in about 1 in 9 US children, CDC says
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.
Disrupted sleep, plus nightmares could be linked to autoimmune diseases, experts say
Those who experience vivid nightmares and odd hallucinations might have an underlying autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.
Those who experience vivid nightmares and odd hallucinations might have an underlying autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.
Some teen girls using smartphone up to 6 hours per day, study finds
Researchers found that 17% of the teen girls surveyed are potentially addicted to social media, and more than a third have potential anxiety disorders.
Researchers found that 17% of the teen girls surveyed are potentially addicted to social media, and more than a third have potential anxiety disorders.
Study finds link between ultra-processed foods and cardiometabolic risk in children
Cardiometabolic risk factors include heart attack, stroke and diabetes.
Cardiometabolic risk factors include heart attack, stroke and diabetes.
Nestlé launches food line targeting Ozempic, other weight-loss drug users
Nestlé is launching a line of food products tailored to people using weight-loss medication in an effort to capitalize on a market expected to reach $30 billion in the next six years.
Nestlé is launching a line of food products tailored to people using weight-loss medication in an effort to capitalize on a market expected to reach $30 billion in the next six years.
Pink noise? Brown noise? Why white noise has colorful competition
White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.
White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.
US pediatricians allow HIV-positive mothers to breastfeed under new guidelines
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change.
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change.
Bemidji teen battles rare virus, defies odds with recovery
Comfortably at home in Bemidji, Kellen Knutson feels lucky now, after a very unlucky situation last year.
Comfortably at home in Bemidji, Kellen Knutson feels lucky now, after a very unlucky situation last year.
Bemidji teen's health fight after bug bites
In 2023, Bemidji teen Kellen Knutson lost his ability to walk and talk, and doctors later found that he tested positive for two infectious diseases caused by tick and mosquito bites. FOX 9's Leah Beno has more on the teenager's recovery.
In 2023, Bemidji teen Kellen Knutson lost his ability to walk and talk, and doctors later found that he tested positive for two infectious diseases caused by tick and mosquito bites. FOX 9's Leah Beno has more on the teenager's recovery.