Breathable insulin growing as delivery option for those with diabetes
One of the troubling medical trends is the increased number of people diagnosed with diabetes. The Department of Health now estimates that just under eight percent of Minnesotans, or about 320,000 people have either Type 2 or Type 1 that requires insulin.
One of the troubling medical trends is the increased number of people diagnosed with diabetes. The Department of Health now estimates that just under eight percent of Minnesotans, or about 320,000 people have either Type 2 or Type 1 that requires insulin.
Select canned dog food recalled over vitamin D levels, FDA says
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the recall of select products from another dog food brand, adding to a seemingly growing list of canine foods that have been pulled off the market due to potentially high levels of vitamin D.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the recall of select products from another dog food brand, adding to a seemingly growing list of canine foods that have been pulled off the market due to potentially high levels of vitamin D.
Pritzker orders stepped-up fight against HIV
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has directed his administration to enhance efforts to eliminate HIV.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has directed his administration to enhance efforts to eliminate HIV.
Star Jones joins Go Red for Women campaign
The American Heart Association is celebrating American Heart Month with National Wear Red Day today. And they've recruited a familiar face to help promote the Go Red for Women campaign. Star Jones is tells us why she got involved.
The American Heart Association is celebrating American Heart Month with National Wear Red Day today. And they've recruited a familiar face to help promote the Go Red for Women campaign. Star Jones is tells us why she got involved.
CDC: Many small children use too much toothpaste
Too many young kids are using too much toothpaste, increasing their risk of streaky or splotchy teeth when they get older, according to a government survey released Thursday.
Too many young kids are using too much toothpaste, increasing their risk of streaky or splotchy teeth when they get older, according to a government survey released Thursday.
At least 144 Illinois ER visits due to cold-related injuries
The Illinois Department of Public Health says at least 144 people made hospital emergency-room visits and one person has died due to cold-related injuries since Tuesday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health says at least 144 people made hospital emergency-room visits and one person has died due to cold-related injuries since Tuesday.
E-cigs outperform patches and gums in quit-smoking study
A major new study provides the strongest evidence yet that vaping can help smokers quit cigarettes, with e-cigarettes proving nearly twice as effective as nicotine gums and patches.
A major new study provides the strongest evidence yet that vaping can help smokers quit cigarettes, with e-cigarettes proving nearly twice as effective as nicotine gums and patches.
Doctor who prescribed pot cookies to 4-year-old for 'temper tantrums' gets license revoked
A doctor who prescribed pot cookies to a 4-year-old for "temper tantrums" had his license revoked.
A doctor who prescribed pot cookies to a 4-year-old for "temper tantrums" had his license revoked.
Tyson nuggets recalled for possible rubber contamination
Tyson Foods, Inc., is recalling about 36,000 pounds of chicken nuggets that may be contaminated with pieces of rubber, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Tyson Foods, Inc., is recalling about 36,000 pounds of chicken nuggets that may be contaminated with pieces of rubber, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Officials urge vaccinations amid measles outbreak
Public health officials scrambling to contain a measles outbreak.
Public health officials scrambling to contain a measles outbreak.
Scientists expect cure for cancer in 1 year
Scientists in Israel announced this week that a cure for cancer was possible within the year.
Scientists in Israel announced this week that a cure for cancer was possible within the year.
Cast member at Walt Disney World dinner show tests positive for Hepatitis A
An employee at a Walt Disney World resort has tested positive for Hepatitis A.
An employee at a Walt Disney World resort has tested positive for Hepatitis A.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Food as Medicine, Part 2
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark from NorthShore University HealthSystem continues the discussion of food as medicine in today's Conversations in Health.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark from NorthShore University HealthSystem continues the discussion of food as medicine in today's Conversations in Health.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Food as Medicine, Part 1
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark from NorthShore University HealthSystem talks about food as medicine in today's Conversations in Health.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark from NorthShore University HealthSystem talks about food as medicine in today's Conversations in Health.
4-year-old battling cancer finds bone marrow match
A 4-year-old girl with a rare form of cancer has found a much-need bone marrow match.
A 4-year-old girl with a rare form of cancer has found a much-need bone marrow match.
Measles outbreak grows in northwest U.S., 30 cases reported
The number of confirmed measles cases near Portland grew from 25 to 30 on Friday, with nine additional cases suspected — an outbreak boosted by lower-than-normal vaccination rates in what’s been identified as an anti-vaccination U.S. “hot spot.”
The number of confirmed measles cases near Portland grew from 25 to 30 on Friday, with nine additional cases suspected — an outbreak boosted by lower-than-normal vaccination rates in what’s been identified as an anti-vaccination U.S. “hot spot.”
Salmonella fears prompt General Mills flour recall
General Mills is recalling five-pound bags of flour after salmonella was discovered in a sample.
General Mills is recalling five-pound bags of flour after salmonella was discovered in a sample.
Company sells $80 used tissues, claims to help prepare people for flu season
A company is selling pre-infected tissues for $80 and they're already sold out!
A company is selling pre-infected tissues for $80 and they're already sold out!
Headlights getting brighter, causing problems for drivers
If you drive at night often and feel like everyone has their brights on lately, they probably don’t. Those are just regular headlights, which seem to get more blinding by the day.
If you drive at night often and feel like everyone has their brights on lately, they probably don’t. Those are just regular headlights, which seem to get more blinding by the day.
Trump administration proposes higher 'Obamacare' premiums
The Trump administration on Thursday announced proposed rule changes that would lead to a modest premium increase next year under the Affordable Care Act, potentially handing Democrats a new presidential-year health care issue.
The Trump administration on Thursday announced proposed rule changes that would lead to a modest premium increase next year under the Affordable Care Act, potentially handing Democrats a new presidential-year health care issue.