Children’s Minnesota doctors save sister and brother with heart defects
Fetal cardiologists discovered both Delilah and her younger brother William had a very rare heart defect called a coarctation of the aorta. But thanks to doctors at Children's Minnesota, both kids are doing well.
Fetal cardiologists discovered both Delilah and her younger brother William had a very rare heart defect called a coarctation of the aorta. But thanks to doctors at Children's Minnesota, both kids are doing well.
EPA to propose US limits on toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Water providers are preparing for tough standards and testing that will undoubtedly reveal harmful "forever chemicals" in communities that don’t yet know the chemicals are in their water.
Water providers are preparing for tough standards and testing that will undoubtedly reveal harmful "forever chemicals" in communities that don’t yet know the chemicals are in their water.
Report: Over 1 billion young people at risk of hearing loss due to 'unsafe listening'
Friday marks "World Hearing Day," and one local organization is using the occasion to shine a spotlight on a growing problem: noise-induced hearing loss among young people.
Friday marks "World Hearing Day," and one local organization is using the occasion to shine a spotlight on a growing problem: noise-induced hearing loss among young people.
More than half the world's population will be obese or overweight by 2035, says new report
The World Obesity Federation issued a startling prediction in its new report.
The World Obesity Federation issued a startling prediction in its new report.
Jack Daniel's warehouse blocked due to ethanol vapors, black whiskey fungus infestation
Ethanol vapors, also known as “angel’s share” in whiskey-making, released from Jack Daniel’s barrels during the aging process can potentially lead to the growth of black whiskey fungus.
Ethanol vapors, also known as “angel’s share” in whiskey-making, released from Jack Daniel’s barrels during the aging process can potentially lead to the growth of black whiskey fungus.
Taking vitamin D could help prevent dementia, study suggests
While vitamin D supplementation was found to have effects in all groups of the large-scale study, the research suggested the effects were greater in women.
While vitamin D supplementation was found to have effects in all groups of the large-scale study, the research suggested the effects were greater in women.
BetterHelp to pay $7.8M for sharing mental health data with Facebook, Snapchat
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
Florida man dies after contracting brain-eating infection from rinsing sinuses with tap water
The local health department said infection is rare and can only happen when water contaminated with the amoeba enters through the nose.
The local health department said infection is rare and can only happen when water contaminated with the amoeba enters through the nose.
Colorectal cancer is showing up in younger people and at more advanced stages: study
Doctors are seeing more cases of this form of cancer among those younger than 55 years old.
Doctors are seeing more cases of this form of cancer among those younger than 55 years old.
Ed Sheeran’s wife diagnosed with tumor during pregnancy: ‘Spiraling through depression’
Sheeran and wife Cherry Seaborn welcomed second child in May 2022.
Sheeran and wife Cherry Seaborn welcomed second child in May 2022.
11 minute 'brisk' walks every day could reduce early deaths, study finds
Doing 75 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity could reduce 1 in 10 early deaths, 1 in 20 cardiovascular disease diagnoses and nearly 1 in 30 cancer cases.
Doing 75 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity could reduce 1 in 10 early deaths, 1 in 20 cardiovascular disease diagnoses and nearly 1 in 30 cancer cases.
Former NFL cornerback Irv Cross posthumously diagnosed with ‘most severe type’ of CTE, researchers say
Irv Cross, who died in 2012, was diagnosed with Stage 4 CTE.
Irv Cross, who died in 2012, was diagnosed with Stage 4 CTE.
China dismisses FBI claims on COVID-19 lab-leak theory
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
New dental treatment is easier, more effective at preventing cavities, study finds
The researchers found that the new treatment is more cost-effective, can be applied in less time than dental sealants, and can be provided by registered nurses rather than a dentist or dental hygienist.
The researchers found that the new treatment is more cost-effective, can be applied in less time than dental sealants, and can be provided by registered nurses rather than a dentist or dental hygienist.
How officials cracked case of eyedrops that permanently blinded people
Experts are marveling at how U.S. disease detectives figured out how eyedrops were linked to dozens of infections. At last count, 58 Americans in 13 states have been infected. At least one died and at least five suffered permanent vision loss.
Experts are marveling at how U.S. disease detectives figured out how eyedrops were linked to dozens of infections. At last count, 58 Americans in 13 states have been infected. At least one died and at least five suffered permanent vision loss.
China says it's been 'open and transparent' in search for COVID origins
China said it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the origins of COVID-19, after questions about how the pandemic began received new attention.
China said it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the origins of COVID-19, after questions about how the pandemic began received new attention.
Study: Zero-calorie sweetener associated with high risk of heart failure, stroke and death
Researchers also noted that erythritol appeared to cause blood clots more readily in animal testing.
Researchers also noted that erythritol appeared to cause blood clots more readily in animal testing.
Texas receives failing grade in protecting students' drinking water
A clean air and water advocate from Environment Texas said Texas ranks “at the back of the class” for protecting students' drinking water.
A clean air and water advocate from Environment Texas said Texas ranks “at the back of the class” for protecting students' drinking water.
American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
The Grinch visits terminally-ill Fredericksburg child
A home in Virginia transformed into a Whoville wonderland in hopes of creating some happiness for a Grinch fan with a terminally ill and rare genetic disease.
A home in Virginia transformed into a Whoville wonderland in hopes of creating some happiness for a Grinch fan with a terminally ill and rare genetic disease.