Health

First Witness Hosts Child Abuse Conference

Duluth hosting child abuse prevention conference, Monday and Tuesday.

Northlanders Shouldn't Fear "Brain Eating Amoeba"

The parasite dubbed the "Brain Eating Amoeba" is almost always fatal, but extremely uncommon.

Relay for Life of Douglas County Underway

Friday night, people of Superior celebrated and honored cancer survivors, as well as remembered those who lost the fight.

Safe Practices When Diving into Water

Temperatures are heating up, and for many of us that means playing in the water.

CDC: Some Antidepressants Increase Birth Defect Risk

Two popular antidepressants may increase the risk of birth defects in babies of mothers who took them, according to a new study done by the Centers for Disease Control.

Wisconsin Assembly Approves 20-Week Abortion Ban

The state Assembly has passed a bill banning non-emergency abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Minnesota Boy Dies After Contracting Brain Infection While Swimming

A 14-year-old boy who developed a rare brain infection after swimming in a western Minnesota lake has died.

Bent Paddle Hosts Blood Drive

Bent Paddle Brewery teamed up with Memorial Blood Centers to draw in donors Wednesday night.

Heroin-Related Overdoses on the Rise

New numbers from the federal government are shedding light on what's being called a heroin epidemic across the country.

Local Doctors See Effects From Canadian Wild Fires

The hazy skies are slowly starting to disappear, but local doctors are still seeing the effects from the Canadian wild fires.

Government Center Gets 'Wild' With Art

Duluth's Government Center is finding a way to elevate the human spirit through art.

Study: Foodies Are Healthier Than Picky Eaters

While you may associate foodies or adventurous eaters with indulgent eating or eating to excess, that may not be the case.

Softball Team Hosts Benefit for Lightning Victims

Tuesday, the Mountain Iron girls softball team took the field wearing red, while their rival, Cherry, wore orange. But, regardless of jersey color, all the girls took the field offering their support for the Mott family.

Surgery, Lifestyle Changes Help Obese Patients With Diabetes

A new study suggests weight-loss surgery combined with lifestyle changes may be a more effective treatment for obese patients with type-two diabetes compared to the changes alone.