Do prebiotic sodas actually offer any health benefits?
The drinks are often low in calories and sugar and high in fiber, claiming to support digestive health.
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The drinks are often low in calories and sugar and high in fiber, claiming to support digestive health.
You’ve probably spotted the vibrant cans of Poppi and Olipop on store shelves. But now, Coke is getting in on the prebiotic drink craze with its "Simply Pop" brand. These new beverages are marketed as gut-friendly, promising to support digestive health. But do prebiotic drinks actually offer any real health benefits? Good Question. Kirsten Mitchell explains the science behind the soda.
Many Democrats say a House budget bill passed in Washington could slash Medicaid funding. Now some Republican leaders in Minnesota are also raising concerns. In Minnesota, more than a million seniors, disabled Minnesotans and children are enrolled in Medicaid. As Caroline Cummings reports, some in the state legislature are concerned about what cuts will mean to state services and the budget's bottom line.
From managing medication, movement, mental health and meals, patients attend a 12- to 18-week educational program. Unlike other heart rehabs, it includes a commercial kitchen and dietitian to help implement heart-healthy diet changes.
Dr. Sarah Kaja from the University of Minnesota Medical School joins WCCO's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield to talk about an inclusive series of videos to help people of all abilities get moving.
There's a chance you've caught some sort of bug this season. So why do we sleep so much when we get sick? There's a possible link between rest and recovery.
Despite it being late February, our brutal flu season shows no signs of slowing down. Even if it's not the flu, there's a chance you've caught some sort of bug this season. Why do we sleep so much when we get sick? Good Question. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains what we know about rest and recovery.
Researchers at University College London say morning people tend to be in a better mood, have greater life satisfaction, and self-worth.
Experts say frostbite can happen in just minutes in the dangerously cold temperatures Minnesota has been seeing.
Beret Leone has a story about a very resilient Minneapolis family. Sarah and Dan Kanser's youngest sons have a rare terminal condition. While it makes every day difficult, they're still able to find the joy in every day too.
Eagles fans likely had a stress-free time watching the Super Bowl. Their hair might be especially thankful for that.
A dermatologist with Hennepin Healthcare explains what causes your hair to turn gray.
A Minnesota woman, while traveling in Florida, nearly lost her baby after contracting listeria
There can be reasons to put off going to treatment, but two friends are removing one big barrier.
Addiction and recovery is a subject that’s quite personal to many Minnesotans. The Department of Health says more people are in need of recovery suggesting 290,000 people need treatment. There can be reasons to put off going to treatment, but two friends are removing one big barrier.
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
A Minnesota senator says she will continue to fight against high prescription drug prices as a new administration takes over.
Aaron Leventhal joins WCCO's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield to discuss ways to stay fit once you're over the age of 40.
It seems to happen to a lot of us. At some point, usually in middle age, we need reading glasses. Why does our vision change? Good Question. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield found there's a little-known word that explains it all.
It happens to the best of us, and there's no controlling it. Hiccups are just a part of life. Is there an actual cure for hiccups? Good Question. There are a lot of tricks and theories, but Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shares an actual fix.
A new Minnesota Department of Human Services report is proposing changes to improve health gaps American Indian communities in Minnesota face.
A trial over North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming medical care for kids is happening, more than a year after families of transgender children and a doctor filed the suit that argued the law violates the state's constitution.
Many of us have New Year resolutions to lose weight or eat healthier. We're here with Brian Nanoff, owner of Impulse Juice Co., who's here to tell us about how to make fresh green juice right in your home.
If you're feeling the winter blues after our long stretch of sub-zero temperatures you're not alone. A recent Gallup poll reveals that 1 in 5 Americans say they often feel lonely. Maria Lisignolli and Photojournalist Ray Campos take us to northeast Minneapolis to see how people are "breaking the bubble" of isolation.
St. Paul City Council President Mitra Jalali, of Ward 4, announced she will step down next month.
