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US Approves Alzheimer’s Drug That Modestly Slows Disease

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials on Friday approved a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug that modestly slows the brain-robbing disease, albeit with potential safety risks that patients and their doctors will have to carefully weigh. The drug, Leqembi, is the…

Two Cases Of Legionnaires' Disease In Duluth Apartment

DULUTH, Minn. -- The Minnesota Department of Health says two cases of Legionnaires' Disease have popped up in a Duluth apartment building. One case happened in October, and the other was in December. Both people were living in the Woodland…

'New Year' Means 'New Nutrition' for Some

DULUTH, Minn. - Along with fitness routines, another part of living a healthier lifestyle may involve adding more nutrition to your diet. Over at London Road Nutrition, the owner tells us business tends to pick…

Is Fruitcake Getting a Bad Rap?

DULUTH, Minn. --  A 2016 online article has the headline "7 Reasons you should never eat Fruitcake" And the sub head that reads Throw it in the Trash." That's a pretty harsh sentiment for a…

FDA Clears Updated COVID-19 Vaccines For Kids Under Age 5

(AP) -- U.S. regulators on Thursday cleared doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccines for children younger than age 5. The Food and Drug Administration’s decision aims to better protect the littlest kids amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases around the…

Poinsettias Make Their Yearly Appearance

DULUTH, Minn.--Poinsettias are  popping up all over. In fact, it's estimated that during the six week, peak season for the plant, 35 million of them are sold. Shelly Tomlin of Engwall Flowers says the poinsettias…

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