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We don't always know when our friends may be battling a lifelong disease. Elsie, this week's Kylie's Kid, has cystic fibrosis, a disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system. But this 13-year-old isn't letting it stop her from doing -- and eating -- what she loves.
Health programs that help Minnesota seniors stay in their homes are getting a financial boost from the state. Department of Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson on Friday announced more than $7 million in Live Well at Home grants. The funds were provided by the Legislature this year.
The Centers for Disease Control found excessive drinking cost the U.S. $249 billion in 2010. The dollar figure covers everything from disease to crimes where alcohol played a role. Minnesota accounted for $3.8 billion and Wisconsin $4.4 billion.
Wash those hands and cover your coughs -- the flu season is here. The Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday that two people got so sick last week they had to stay in the hospital.
An anonymous Minnesota resident is suing the state over its decision to drop UCare for public health care programs in a competitive bid process.
UnitedHealth Group's third-quarter profit slipped, but the nation's largest health insurer still beat Wall Street expectations due in part to prescription drug management and its other fast-growing businesses.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of a second-grader who died of carbon monoxide poisoning while boating.
Take a look around most parts of Minneapolis and it isn't hard to find a yoga studio. But a couple that has been teaching yoga for 15 years says there isn't a single one in north Minneapolis.
A new study out of the University of Minnesota found that less than half of breastfeeding mothers don't have access to workplace accommodations to feed their children while on the job.
In this week's Accomplish with Kylie, we're finding out how a little elbow grease can go a long way to helping kids in our area.
Another rally was held Sunday, calling on Governor Mark Dayton to investigate and defund Planned Parenthood. Groups from both sides of the debate were outside the Planned Parenthood on Vandalia Street in St. Paul.
Minnesota insurers have routed thousands of customers away from MNsure, a financial boon for the companies but one that creates enrollment and revenue headaches for an exchange already confronting concerns about long-term solvency. After signing up customers on plans through the exchange in 2014, two insurers effectively pulled nearly 5,000 policies off MNsure for the following year.
A Minnesota health insurance company said Friday that it will drop its lawsuit against the state for not renewing its contracts to cover hundreds of thousands of low-income residents.
Ireland is a spunky 7-year-old from St. Louis Park we introduced you to in April. She loves to sing and dance, which is great because she wants to be a world-famous rock star when she grows up.
General Mills is recalling 60,000 bags of its Cascadian Farm frozen green beans after one package tested positive for listeria, the second time this year the company has found the bacteria in its green beans. The Minneapolis-based food company says no illnesses have been reported in both cases. Listeria can cause fever, muscle aches and even death.
