Health officials monitor antibiotics usage, hope for reduced resistance
Minnesota health officials are working to raise awareness about the overuse of antibiotics, which can led to bacteria becoming resistant to medicines designed to kill them.
Study: Weed smokers had more cases of emphysema, inflamed airways than some cigarette smokers
Researchers said that they wanted to bring attention to those who may be under the misconception that smoking marijuana is somehow better for you than tobacco.
'Today' show's Al Roker reveals he was hospitalized for blood clots
Al Roker opened up about being hospitalized for blood clots on Friday.
Flu season sweeps through Minnesota, dozens of schools face outbreaks
Flu season is off to an early and rapid start in Minnesota, as respiratory viruses sweep through schools.
Minnesota nurses strike vote announced, ‘hospital leadership has failed us’
A little more than two months ago an estimated 15,000 nurses walked off the job after failing to reach an agreement with hospital executives over staffing and wages. On Thursday, the Minnesota Nurses Association declared its intent to hold a vote on Nov. 30 to do it again.
Minnesota public health, safety commissioners will not seek new terms
Newly reelected governor Tim Walz and lieutenant governor Peggy Flanagan announced on Wednesday both the commissioner of health and commissioner of public safety will not seek reappointment.
Fentanyl misinformation: Why claims by Bloomington Police chief are part of troubling trend
The Bloomington Police Chief's comments on fentanyl are part of an alarming nationwide trend of law enforcement repeating rumors and misinformation related to fentanyl.
Utah man jumps into icy river to save woman attempting suicide
“I told her ‘I don’t know who you are, but I’m here and I love you, and I’m going to help you,’” Dane Entze said.
Experimental cancer vaccine shows promising results in animal studies, NIH researchers find
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
Binge eating disorder looks different in the brains of boys and girls, study finds
The study findings may help future efforts to better understand the origins of eating disorders and how they differ between sexes, researchers said.
Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Roberta Flack has ALS, making it 'impossible' for her to sing, speak easily, rep says
A representative for Roberta Flack has announced that the legendary musician has ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and can no longer sing.
Boil water advisory issued for some St. Paul and Maplewood residents
The Saint Paul Regional Water Services issued a boil water advisory for some parts of St. Paul and Maplewood on Sunday.
Too much screen time can impact a child's vision, experts say — try this to give eyes a break
Researchers say the rate of nearsightedness has nearly doubled since 1971, most likely due to a combination of factors such as being indoors more and staring more frequently at near things like a cell phone.
Taylor Dayne shares colon cancer battle: 'This has challenged me mentally and emotionally'
Singer Taylor Dayne opened up about her battle with colon cancer, revealing that she was totally stunned upon learning of her diagnosis.
Health officials encourage COVID-19 booster as Thanksgiving nears
With Thanksgiving two weeks away, public health officials are recommending that Americans get the new COVID-19 booster tweaked to target the most common omicron strain.
Deli meats and cheeses linked to deadly listeria outbreak in 6 states, CDC says
One person died and 13 have been hospitalized across six states in the outbreak, the CDC said, which added that the true number of sick people "is likely higher."
Woman goes from the depths of drug addiction to helping others at Wayside Recovery Center
Caught in the grips of crippling addiction, Misty Helm was at a crossroads at age 36. Five years later, she has risen from the depths of drug addiction to become a peer recovery specialist at Wayside Recovery Center in Minneapolis.
After weeks delay, mentally ill inmate in Scott County to get transfer to psychiatric facility
A mentally ill man, wrongfully jailed in Scott County, is finally scheduled to be transferred to a state-run Community Behavioral Health Hospital weeks after he should have been moved because of his condition.
After weeks delay, mentally ill inmate in Scott County to get transfer to psychiatric facility
A mentally ill man, wrongfully jailed in Scott County, is finally scheduled to be transferred to a state-run Community Behavioral Health Hospital weeks after he should have been moved because of his condition.