Health

Kids Do Yoga in a Yurt

DULUTH, Minn. - Kids have the chance to try yoga in a yurt every Tuesday and Thursday at Hartley Nature Center. According to the instructor, the yoga class is a…

Red Cross Takes Donations in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Ordinary people became heroes Thursday with one simple act. The American Red Cross held a blood drive at the Zeitgiest Atrium in Downtown Duluth. The Red Cross has a…

Duluth City Council Candidates Talk Transportation

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth City Council candidates hit the stage Wednesday to answer questions about improving transportation equity in the city. The forum held at Zeitgeist was organized by local nonprofits and…

Is It Really Lyme? Researchers Developing a New Test to Tell

WASHINGTON (AP) - Diagnosing if a tick bite caused Lyme or another disease can be difficult but scientists are developing a new way to do it early — using a “signature” of molecules in patients’ blood. It’s still highly experimental, but…

Minnesota Health Insurers Propose Higher Rates

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota's four largest small-business health insurers are proposing average premium increases next year. The Star Tribune reports that increases range from 8 to 17 percent. Some insurers say the increases are needed because enrollees are consuming more…

Salmonella Linked to Shelled Peas at 3 Wisconsin Markets

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin health officials are investigating an outbreak of salmonella linked to shelled peas sold at farmers' markets. The state Department of Health Services said Friday at least seven cases of salmonella are reported in four Wisconsin…

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