Heroin Overdose Deaths on the Rise
Heroin overdose deaths are climbing at an alarming rate rising 37 percent from 2000 to 2013, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health
Enger Tower Shines Blue for Colon Cancer
Wednesday evening Duluth’s Enger Tower was lit blue to represent National Colon Cancer awareness month.
American Heart Association Promotes Health at Luncheon
The American Heart Association continued its Go Red For Women awareness campaign with a luncheon at the DECC in Duluth.
Doctors Warn About Risks of Cutting Out Gluten
When you go to any grocery store, you are likely to see a whole host of gluten-free products.
St. Louis Co. Board Votes to Embed Social Worker with Duluth Police
Duluth Police are getting more help when it comes to responding to mental health calls.
1 in 5 High School Girls Experiences Dating Violence
More than one out of every five high school girls report being physically or sexually assaulted by someone they dated.
Blood Donations Dropping Along with Temperatures
The call is going out for blood donors in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Street Teams Keep Tabs on Homeless
Street outreach teams have been working hard on cold winter days to ensure homeless people in the Twin Cities stay safe.
Report: U of M Should do More to Protect Research Subjects
 Investigators say the University of Minnesota should do more to protect vulnerable participants in human research trials.
Study: Recession Likely Contributed to Recent Suicides
The financial stress of the last recession likely contributed to a recent increase in suicides among middle-aged Americans.
Annual Report: More Errors, Fewer Deaths in MN Hospitals
An annual report on patient safety shows more errors but fewer deaths in Minnesota hospitals in the past year.
Study: Alcohol Death Risk 114 Times Higher Than Pot
A new marijuana study is comparing the risks of smoking pot to the risks of using other drugs.
'Love Your Melon' Donates Hats to Duluth Kids
UMD students have made it their goal to put a hat on the head of every child battling cancer.
Study: Vitamin D Levels Affect Diabetes Risk
People with low levels of vitamin D appear to have an increased risk for type 2 diabetes even if they're not overweight.
80% Say Child Vaccines Should be Mandatory
A new poll suggests that parents should be required to vaccinate their kids.
