Health

Commissioner Hears from Public on Expanding Medical Cannabis

Minnesota's health commissioner will hear what the public has to say about expanding the state's medical marijuana program to include patients suffering chronic pain.

Enrollment Increases in Faith-Based Alternatives to Health Insurance

Since the controversial roll out of Obamacare, many Americans have turned to faith-based groups for their insurance and health care needs.

Eleventh Annual Women Rock Event

For the 11th year Women Rock will be held in support for breast cancer.

Final Polymet Environmental Impact Statement Released

After ten years of review, the final Environmental Impact Statement was released Friday for the proposed Polyment mining project near Hoyt Lakes.

Whale Sharks Help With Medical Research

The next big medical breakthrough may not come from a hospital, but from the Georgia Aquarium.

Part 1: Being Transgender In The Northland

FOX 21’s Dan Hanger begins a three-part special report as two transgender Northlanders open up about transitioning their everyday lives to reflect the gender identity they overwhelmingly feel inside.

Soda May Contribute to Heart Failure

New research has revealed yet another reason to cut down on the soda.

Lawsuit Filed in Chipotle E-Coli Outbreak

The first lawsuit has been filed in connection to an e-coli outbreak at dozens of Chipotle restaurants in the northwest.

St. Luke's Hospital Receives Two Prestigious Awards

St. Luke's is the only hospital in Minnesota to be awarded a Mission Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center Gold Award.

Focus on Health: Cold Kit Essentials

Many of us may get hit with a nagging cough, a runny nose or fever during this winter season.

Ness Proclaims Monday 'Color the World Orange' Day

Mayor Don Ness declared Monday as Color the World Orange day to raise awareness about what advocates call a poorly understood condition.

Chipotle Closes 43 Restaurants Amid E-Coli Outbreak

Chipotle has voluntarily closed the doors to 43 of it's restaurants following an E-Coli outbreak.

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.