Hockey neck guards take focus following death
Following the ?freak accident? death of former University of Minnesota-Duluth alum Adam Johnson, the use of neck guards in hockey has risen to the forefront of sports discussion.
Following the ?freak accident? death of former University of Minnesota-Duluth alum Adam Johnson, the use of neck guards in hockey has risen to the forefront of sports discussion.
FDA proposes ban on food additive found in some sodas, fruity sports drinks
Brominated vegetable oil was once more widely used in popular citrus drinks in the U.S., but has been slowly phased out amid potential health risks.
Brominated vegetable oil was once more widely used in popular citrus drinks in the U.S., but has been slowly phased out amid potential health risks.
Smiles by Maggie cheer up Mayo Clinic patients
A Hutchinson 9-year-old is hard at work putting smiles on the faces of young Mayo Clinic patients.
A Hutchinson 9-year-old is hard at work putting smiles on the faces of young Mayo Clinic patients.
Fairview Health Services eliminates 250 positions
Fairview Health Services, one of Minnesota's largest healthcare providers, announced Thursday it is eliminating 250 positions.
Fairview Health Services, one of Minnesota's largest healthcare providers, announced Thursday it is eliminating 250 positions.
Tropical skin disease carried by sand flies now in US
A recent study reveals the bite of a sand fly can cause a skin infection.
A recent study reveals the bite of a sand fly can cause a skin infection.
Eye drops sold at Walmart added to FDA's list of potentially harmful products
Walmart eye drops are the 27th concerning eye product on the FDA's list.
Walmart eye drops are the 27th concerning eye product on the FDA's list.
New MN law changes medical debt approach
A new state law that targets nonprofit hospitals, like the Mayo Clinic, is changing how hospital approach medical debt.
A new state law that targets nonprofit hospitals, like the Mayo Clinic, is changing how hospital approach medical debt.
US infant mortality rate rose to 3% in 2022, largest increase in 2 decades, CDC says
The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year, which is the largest increase in two decades.
The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year, which is the largest increase in two decades.
Anger can motivate people to achieve their goals, new study suggests: 'Sharpened focus'
Looking to get stuff done? Being angry might help, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association.
Looking to get stuff done? Being angry might help, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association.
'Fall back' this weekend for daylight saving time. Here’s what you need to know
In a few days, we’ll move our clocks back an hour to gain a little more sleep as part of the traditional time adjustment.
In a few days, we’ll move our clocks back an hour to gain a little more sleep as part of the traditional time adjustment.
Allina Health Cancer Institute launches AI clinical trial for cancer detection
A clinical trial underway at the Allina Health Cancer Institute is using artificial intelligence to diagnose cancer.
A clinical trial underway at the Allina Health Cancer Institute is using artificial intelligence to diagnose cancer.
Certain kinds of music may help you feel less pain, study suggests
Researchers in Canada conducted a study that implies some songs you enjoy listening to may lessen the pain you feel.
Researchers in Canada conducted a study that implies some songs you enjoy listening to may lessen the pain you feel.
WanaBana fruit pouches found to have 'extremely high' levels of lead, FDA warns
The FDA urged parents and caregivers to test their children for lead if they consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches.
The FDA urged parents and caregivers to test their children for lead if they consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches.
Mayo Clinic welcomes first therapy mini horse
Equipped with an official vest, ID badge and booties, a mini horse is ready to bring happiness and relaxation to Mayo Clinic's halls.
Equipped with an official vest, ID badge and booties, a mini horse is ready to bring happiness and relaxation to Mayo Clinic's halls.
What you need to know about a possible new cure for sickle cell disease
On Tuesday, advisers to the Food and Drug Administration will review a gene therapy for the inherited blood disorder, which mostly affects Black people in the U.S.
On Tuesday, advisers to the Food and Drug Administration will review a gene therapy for the inherited blood disorder, which mostly affects Black people in the U.S.
Bloomington PD mental health pilot program
The Bloomington Police Department shared a new mental health pilot program that provides immediate free therapy services to the patient and family. The rapid response team starts in December.
The Bloomington Police Department shared a new mental health pilot program that provides immediate free therapy services to the patient and family. The rapid response team starts in December.
Allina nurses picket over staffing proposal
Allina Health nurses in the Twin Cities voiced their concerns about a proposal for staffing cuts that could affect patient care.
Allina Health nurses in the Twin Cities voiced their concerns about a proposal for staffing cuts that could affect patient care.
Breast cancer breakthrough: AI predicts a third of cases prior to diagnosis in mammography study
Artificial intelligence predicted one-third of breast cancer cases prior to diagnosis in a new study from Norway. Experts weigh in on how this could impact the future of cancer care.
Artificial intelligence predicted one-third of breast cancer cases prior to diagnosis in a new study from Norway. Experts weigh in on how this could impact the future of cancer care.
A third of chocolate products have 'concerning levels' of heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
The National Confectioners Association said in response that both chocolate and cocoa “are safe to eat and can be enjoyed as treats as they have been for centuries."
The National Confectioners Association said in response that both chocolate and cocoa “are safe to eat and can be enjoyed as treats as they have been for centuries."
Parents donate late infant son's organs to save lives: 'We don't want nobody to feel this pain'
A Georgia couple, Courtney and Tyler Pollock, are using their heartbreaking loss to make a difference by donating the organs of their infant son, Judge Theo, who passed away at the age of 4 months.
A Georgia couple, Courtney and Tyler Pollock, are using their heartbreaking loss to make a difference by donating the organs of their infant son, Judge Theo, who passed away at the age of 4 months.