Researchers, advocates react RFK Jr.'s autism "epidemic" comments
Autism researchers and advocates are pushing back against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments that autism has reached "epidemic" levels.
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Autism researchers and advocates are pushing back against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments that autism has reached "epidemic" levels.
Doctors and advocates across the state are pushing back about comments Health Secretary RFK Jr.'s about individuals with autism. WCCO's Adam Duxter has more.
A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
Teething can be a challenging time for both babies and their parents. Little ones can sometimes experience discomfort and irritability while their teeth come in. Dr. Gigi Chawla offers some tips.
Millions of dollars in federal funds are on the line in Minnesota as Congress debates cuts to Medicaid and health care. Beret Leone shows us what’s at stake.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life. Our Beret Leone tells us more.
Alex Merritt, also known as the love engineer, joins WCCO's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield to talk about an exciting event happening Sunday.
Republican and Democratic lawmakers' phones are ringing off the hook with calls about tariffs. Democratic Congresswoman Kelly Morrison joins WCCO's Esme Murphy to talk about what they've been hearing from constituents.
With the warm weather comes deer ticks. They can carry Lyme disease and something called the Powassan virus. John Lauritsen explains what that is and why it's a concern for Minnesotans.
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain. We wanted to know: Is marriage good for your health? Good Question. Jeff Wagner explains how to stay sharp no matter your marital status.
The mother of a teenager who donated his eyes and tissue after death is now directing a play as a way to raise awareness about being a donor.
A proposed bill in the Minnesota Legislature seeks to limit sales of tampons with lead and arsenic in them.
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
U.S. health officials said 224 passengers and 17 crew on board the Cunard cruise ship Queen Mary 2 caught norovirus during a voyage that's still ongoing.
The reduction is expected to have wide-reaching consequences for the state's public health efforts, according to MDH Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham.
The ingredients that make the colors of many foods pop are on the chopping block in some states. West Virginia just banned several food dyes due to health concerns. How harmful are food dyes? Jeff Wagner answers that Good Question and explains why they're even used.
An 11-year-old boy is back on the ice after years of being sidelined by seizures. Thanks to a groundbreaking surgery, and lots of persistence, he's lacing up with a new lease on life. Mike Max and photojournalist Nick Lunemann have the story from Andover.
Federal cuts are hitting home for hundreds of employees at the Minnesota Department of Health. MDH says about 300 employees received layoff or 'at risk' notices Tuesday. The action comes after the federal government slashed more than $220 million in grant money last week. WCCO’s Kirsten Mitchell explains the latest impact.
Utah's ban on fluoride in public water and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments on fluoride have prompted questions about its safety in drinking water.
The right amount of protein varies for each person depending on factors like gender, age, activity level and use of weight loss medication or supplements.
From drinks to food, it seems protein is being added to everything these days. How much protein do we actually need each day? Good Question. Kirsten Mitchell adds it up and shares the healthiest ways to get it.
