Minnesota sees spike in whooping cough cases
Minnesota is seeing the highest number of whooping cough cases in eight years.
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Minnesota is seeing the highest number of whooping cough cases in eight years.
Rising prescription drug prices can be tough to swallow, but apps and websites like GoodRx can help lower your pharmacy bill. So how do prescription savings programs work? Good Question. Kirsten Mitchell explains which customers are most likely to get deep discounts.
A new Donald Trump ad claims that Kamala Harris supports government-paid sex-change operations for prisoners and for undocumented migrants. But is that true?
Overdose deaths dropped by 8% last year... according to Minnesota's Health Department. That's the first time that's happened in five years. But as Caroline Cummings reports, the fight isn't over.
Minnesota hospitals are scrambling for solutions after the manufacturer of the majority of its IV fluids supply shuttered due to flooding in wake of Hurricane Helene.
The vice presidential debate was mostly civil with vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz actually finding some common ground. One thing they disagreed about was Minnesota's abortion law. Pat Kessler is here with a Reality Check.
A new study claims that walking up stairs can burn 20 times more calories than walking on flat ground. That's a significant spike compared to older research. What are the benefits of using stairs for exercise? Good Question. Jeff Wagner tries to work out some answers.
As Minnesota prepares to legally sell recreational weed, there are questions about what that means for medical marijuana. As WCCO's Jonah Kaplan found out, there are two key reasons why patients might still prefer going green at a medical dispensary.
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
The state health department says a Minneapolis elementary school student caught measles.
NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre announced Tuesday before Congress his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. Health officials say the disease affects about 500,000 people in the United States. But given many people go undiagnosed, the actual number may be much higher. Reg Chapman spoke with a top neurologist for some insight.
It's that time of year when you're probably getting reminders about getting your flu shot. But there's also a new COVID vaccine on the market. So when should you get it? Good Question. Kirsten Mitchell went to the doctor to get an update.
The 35W bridge in Minneapolis is glowing pink and blue on Thursday to bring awareness to a tragedy that impacts tens of thousands of families. It's National Stillbirth Prevention Day, and some research suggests 1 in 4 stillbirths can be prevented. WCCO's Caroline Cummings shares one family's story and their fight for resources and recognition.
The state of North Dakota is asking a judge to pause his ruling from last week that struck down North Dakota's abortion ban as unconstitutional.
Right as people get comfortable at night in bed, discomfort can begin in their minds. Suddenly they're stuck on a thought and struggling to sleep. Odds are you've been there before. WCCO'S Jeff Wagner learned how to help you quiet your mind.
It's a problem 1 in 4 of us deal with every year: allergies. Allergy season is upon us and as Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows us, this season is expected, to be a doozy.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
The Minnesota Twins could be getting closer to infielder Carlos Correa returning to the lineup, while the return of centerfielder Byron Buxton is a bit more uncertain.
Abortion rights supporters in South Dakota say doctors can't rely on a new video from the state and mandated by a law that its Republican prime sponsor said gives clear guidance to physicians for life-threatening situations.
A new report on Minnesota's hospitals shows some positives but a new problem on the horizon. While nursing employment numbers are up, more than 27% of the state's physicians will reach retirement age in the next 10 year. Our Jason Rantala breaks down the numbers.
The Minnesota Department of Health has reported 46 cases of measles in the state this year, which has officials accelerating vaccine recommendations.
Summer may be winding down, but don't put away the bug spray just yet. Mosquito-borne diseases are common and this year there is something new. An infection known as "Triple E" is being reported in at least five states, including in Wisconsin. Veronica from Rogers emailed us and wanted to know, how concerned should we be?
Former President Donald Trump made headlines in Wisconsin last night and people are buzzing about his proposal. He says the government should pay for IVF treatments. As Caroline Cummings reports, Democrats are rallying around that same issue in Minnesota and vow to get it across the finish line next year.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
