For Vets, An Alternative To Nursing Homes
When living at home becomes too difficult for veterans, many end up getting the care they need in nursing homes and other institutions.
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When living at home becomes too difficult for veterans, many end up getting the care they need in nursing homes and other institutions.
While a new survey shows tobacco use by Minnesota high school students has declined in recent years, state health officials are concerned about the rising number of young people using electronic cigarettes. The state's latest survey on youth tobacco use released Monday found one in in eight high school students used e-cigarettes recently.
Minnesota health officials are planning to release results of the state's first-ever survey on the use of e-cigarettes among students in middle and high school.
One in 68 children has autism. But in some Minnesota communities, kids are being diagnosed at a considerably higher rate -- and nobody knows why. WCCO spent six months documenting what it's like for one Twin Cities family navigating a complicated system of care. By now, Nick St. Sauver has grown used to the constant questions. As an 11-year-old, he has been asking them himself nearly his whole life.
Minnesota health officials said Wednesday they are monitoring 48 recently arrived travelers as part of their new program to watch for signs of Ebola.
With open enrollment just 10 days away, officials racing to get Minnesota's health insurance exchange ready for its second act said Wednesday that there are risks ahead and they'll need all the remaining time for final testing.
A federal judge in Minneapolis denied a request from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to temporarily block Honeywell's new health program. The program requires Honeywell employees to undergo health screenings such as measuring blood pressure and cholesterol, or else face a fine of up to $4,000.
We're a year into MNsure. The largest and cheapest carrier is out, the rates are going up and critics continue to call it a failure. What could this mean for the midterm elections? No matter how you feel about MNSure, it has provided for a lot of back and forth between the candidates this election season.
Whether you love them or hate them, you may need them to read. "Cheaters," as they are sometimes called, are those reading glasses you can buy at most drug stores without a prescription.
Starting Monday, Fairview Hospitals across Minnesota rolled out a new food menu for patients and guests. They're doing it because the hospital is teaming up with the Partnership for a Healthier America. So what do the changes mean for your diet? WCCO This Morning Reporter Ali Lucia stopped by Fairview Southdale in Edina to find out.
The Minnesota Wild is getting ready to kick off its annual "Movember" campaign starting Nov. 1. It's a campaign where men both young and old give their beards and mustaches a clean shave to start the month, then let it grow throughout November while raising money and awareness for prostate cancer research.
Advocates of expanding Minnesota's new medical marijuana program to allow more people to qualify say they have the support of every gubernatorial candidate except incumbent Democrat Mark Dayton. Members of Minnesotans for Compassionate care said Thursday all of Dayton's rivals signed statements pledging to reshape the program so it would cover 38,000 people instead of the estimated 5,000.
As those little ghosts and goblins go door to door for tricks and treats, there's one horrifying thing to look out for: cavities. Dr. Jim Nickman with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry knows the dentist can be scary, but he also knows kids love candy.
We've long heard that drinking milk can help our bones and overall health. But a new study out Thursday morning says drinking lots of milk could actually be bad for you.
A weathered recliner that doesn't look like much has meant everything to women at eight different homes. Meredith Johnson was the first to see its value. She spent six weeks in the chair after a double mastectomy. Reclining provided relief during a painful recovery. "It was just so uncomfortable to lay flat, and for some reason being propped up made a huge difference," Johnson said.
