US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
Thinx period underwear lawsuit over PFAS settles for $4 million
Thinx, the first and arguably most well-known brand on the market, was sued for allegedly having toxic chemicals in their period underwear.
Flavored cannabis marketing is criticized for targeting kids
As cannabis shops proliferate, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children to partake of products labeled “mad mango,” “loud lemon” and “peach dream.”
Eating 1 fish from US lakes, rivers equal to a month of drinking 'forever chemicals' water, study says
Overall, freshwater fish caught near urban areas and the Great Lakes were found to have the highest levels of forever chemicals, according to the study.
Walgreens, West Virginia reach $83 million for company's role in opioid crisis
Walgreens has agreed to pay the settlement within an eight-year period.
Additives in processed meats linked to type 2 diabetes, study finds
Researchers in France said foods such as certain bacon and sausage could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. However, the meat industry continues to push back against claims made by health officials.
3 grizzly bears in Montana tested positive for bird flu, euthanized last fall
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a strain of the influenza virus that primarily infects birds, but can also infect humans. The virus is highly contagious and can be deadly.
Walgreens ends purchase limit on children's fever medication
An unusually fast start to the annual flu season, plus a spike in other respiratory illnesses, created a surge in demand for fever relievers.
US veterans in suicidal crisis now eligible for free emergency care at any facility
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
Rogers hockey community hosts fundraiser for young players with rare cancer
A north metro youth hockey community rallied together to raise money for cancer research on Saturday after three families were affected by a rare form of the disease.
Rogers hockey community hosts fundraiser for players with cancer
The Rogers Youth Hockey Association was hit hard by Sarcoma, a rare type of cancer affecting the bone or soft tissue, after two players and a parent were diagnosed with different variations of the disease within just a few years. To donate to the cause, text "RogersSlapsSarcoma" to 44321.
Woman warns others how manicure may have given her cancer
A woman was shocked to discover she developed cancer beneath her nail. Even more shocking, her doctor believes it was caused by a trip to the nail salon.
Biden does not support gas stove ban, White House says
Concerns surrounding indoor air pollutants from gas stoves have made headlines after recent comments by a U.S. consumer safety official.
A cure for peanut allergies? Study shows ‘promising results’
Researchers in Australia believe they’re on track to finding a cure for a common allergy found in children.
Hospice volunteers sought by Allina Health as nationwide shortage continues
Allina Health is seeking a shortage of hospice care volunteers and is working to remind people of its program.
Here are the 50 worst US cities for bed bugs, according to Orkin
For the third year in a row, Chicago ranked No. 1 on Orkin's bed bug cities list. Did your city avoid a ranking?
What is Mohs surgery? Jill Biden to undergo preventative skin cancer surgery
First lady Jill Biden is having a procedure known as Mohs surgery to remove a potentially cancerous lesion above her right eye. Here’s what the surgery entails.
Pentagon: COVID-19 vaccine no longer mandated for troops
The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.
Final free COVID-19 tests from MDH, 4 per household offered
After several rounds of free COVID-19 tests offered at both the state and federal level since the beginning of the pandemic, MDH announced today it would phase out the program.
Mpox has faded in the US. Who deserves credit for controlling the outbreak?
It's an unsettled question, but experts cite a combination of factors.