Health

Drugs in the Northland: Overdoses Clog ER

Area first responders and law enforcement saw a spike in synthetics this summer they told us hadn't occurred in years.

Drugs in the Northland: Meth

It's one of the most addictive drugs Methamphetamine because it imitates the feel good chemicals in the brain. This is Part 2 of a Special Report on Drugs in the Northland.

Police Take Part in Narcan Test Program

It’s another life-saving method that is being tested by 11 Duluth Police Officers: carrying Narcan.

Local Mom Caters Workouts to Busy Mothers

Drugs in the Northland: Heroin

Not only is drug use becoming more common around this area, it's also causing more hospital visits. This is part one of a special report on Drugs in the Northland.

Tuberculosis Cases on the Rise Worldwide

For the first time, tuberculosis infections rival HIV/AIDS as a leading cause of death from infectious diseases.

'Check, Change, Control' Helps Manage Blood Pressure

We all know that lowering your blood pressure as you age can help ward off heart failure, stroke and other health problems.

Writing Group Helps Patients Express Feelings

A new online writing group is giving patients living with a debilitating condition a chance to express and share their emotions with each other.

New Open Enrollment Options, Health Insurance

It just got a lot easier to sign up for health insurance in Minnesota.

Registration to Close for Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon

Runners hoping to get into the 2016 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon only have a few more days to enter the lottery.

Battling the 'Middle Age Spread'

As we get older, it becomes harder to get rid of that spare tire also known as the "middle age spread."

Researchers: Processed Meats Cause Cancer

Researchers say bacon, hot dogs, cold cuts and other processed meat raise the risk of cancer.

WHO: Processed Meats Can Cause Cancer

Processed meats such as hot dogs, sausage or bacon can lead to cancer, according to the World Health Organization.

Fundraiser Held for Man Brutally Beaten in Morgan Park

A mother’s nightmare became a reality for Jacqueline Eck in July of this year, when she received a phone call that her son, Matthew Rewald, was viciously attacked by three people in Morgan Park.