Dayton: Americans Should Be Able To Keep Insurance
Gov. Mark Dayton says he believes all Americans should be able to keep existing insurance plans under the new federal health care law.
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Gov. Mark Dayton says he believes all Americans should be able to keep existing insurance plans under the new federal health care law.
A group of firefighters and paramedics in Stillwater is doing everything it can to raise awareness for men's cancer research during November. The group calls themselves "Mo Medics and Mo Friends" and is made up of paramedics from Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater as well as firefighters and other members of the community.
Caregivers for the elderly and disabled got a head start Tuesday on lobbying Minnesota lawmakers to approve a 5 percent rate increase for home and community based services, using a rally attended by hundreds and presided over by supportive legislators.
A Crystal family is keeping the memory of their son alive by helping those most in need. A year ago, 18-year-old Kody Thorn died from a drug overdose. His friends and family remember him as a gentle giant who was always there for friends and family.
Researchers in Canada have discovered that expectant moms can give their babies a boost in life just by keeping fit while pregnant – and all it takes is a half hour a day. According to researchers at the University of Montreal, low-impact work-outs, like swimming and walking actually help a newborn's brain develop faster. For most pregnant women, 20 to 30 minutes of moderate exercise is recommended on most, if not all, days of the week. Scientists placed electrode caps on babies who were 8- to 12-days old and measured activity as their brains' responded to different sounds.
All this week, WCCO-TV is highlighting local charities helping different causes across Minnesota. It started Monday with Fraser School, an organization that has been leading the way in advancements in caring for people with Autism for since 1935.
WCCO's male meteorologists don't look so fresh-faced this month, but that's only because they're participating in Movember. They're growing mustaches to raise awareness for men's health and wellness.
Spring and fall can be a miserable time of year if you're one of the nearly 50 million adults and children with hay fever.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking trans fats entirely out of the food supply, as health officials said the heart clogging fats are simply unsafe. "I think that is good," Meghan Dail. "I mean obviously it's a huge problem in the U.S."
Minnesota's legislative auditor says leaders of the state's new health insurance exchange could have done more to prevent the disclosure of Social Security numbers of about 1,600 insurance agents.
Health officials said Thursday a harmful vapor is potentially entering homes and buildings in parts of Minneapolis, and it's raising health concerns for residents. The Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency sent letters on Wednesday to residents in the Como neighborhood of southeast Minneapolis to alert them of the issue.
Drive down any residential block in Minnesota and the hidden risk of radon is there. That's because according to state health experts, 40 percent of all homes have radon levels above the danger threshold.
Almost 11,000 people have signed up for insurance through Minnesota's online exchange in its first month of operation.
Halloween is over, so now would probably be a great time to talk a little bit about cavities and children's dental health. One of the best forms of cavity prevention? Fluoride.
Every year, people spend billions of dollars trying to get rid of cellulite, a condition that occurs in 70-90 percent of women. Men get it too, but it's very rare. So, that had us wondering: Why do women get cellulite? According to Dr. Elizabeth Farhat, a dermatologist with Allina Health Clinic, the big reason is hormones. Estrogen means women tend to have more fat than men, but where they store it and the structure of the skin play major contributing factors.
