Report: Minnesota's Adult Smoking Rate Increases
Minnesota has dropped out of the top 10 of states with the lowest amounts of adult smokers, according to a report released Friday.
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Minnesota has dropped out of the top 10 of states with the lowest amounts of adult smokers, according to a report released Friday.
Almost all of us get an extra jolt every day from a drink with caffeine. We're a nation that borders on addiction.
When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, choosing a course of treatment can be difficult.
While the use of prescription opiates is down, drug expert Carol Falkowski says there's seeing a record number of people going into treatment for heroin addiction.
In a bid to overcome flu-vaccine shortages in some areas, Minnesota officials have set up a forum to connect health care providers who have vaccine with those who don't.
The long-held view of fat in our diets is that it causes health problems. One registered dietitian says that's not the case anymore and that we need fat to stay healthy and thin.
Big changes are coming in how a fourth of all Minnesotans get health insurance as the state rushes to build a new kind of marketplace that will help about 1.3 million people choose their best coverage options.
Osteoarthritis affects about 27 million Americans, mostly in their knees. Now a new study by University of Minnesota researchers shows certain types of exercise can have big benefits for osteoarthritis sufferers.
Two weeks ago, the Miss America organization crowned their new queen, Mallory Hagan. Since then, we've learned she is devoted to the new fitness program CrossFit.
The flu remains a serious health concern, but the rate of new infections is slowing.
The Minnesota Department of Health reports that 15 more people in Minnesota have died as a result of the influenza virus in the last week.
Female smokers are now dying from lung cancer and lung disease far more often than they were several decades ago.
Minnesota State Fair General Manager Jerry Hammer said he wants to make it clear: Smoking will still be allowed on the fairgrounds, but not nearly in as many areas.
Officials with the American Red Cross say there's an urgent need for two different types of blood and they're encouraging people to donate.
A new study is looking into the effects of concussions and brain injuries in former professional football players.
