DULUTH, Minn. -- The Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance says nearly 20,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year in the United States. "There are women in their 20s and 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s," said Chickie…
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 100,000 people in the U.S. have become allergic to red meat since 2010 because of a weird syndrome triggered by tick bites, according to a government report released Thursday. But health officials believe many…
MINNESOTA--It continues to be hazy in the Northland from wildfire smoke from Canada. It's not going away too quickly as the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has extended their air quality…
(FOX 9) -- A new study reveals the impact of running can extend beyond the body and could help prevent Parkinson’s disease, a neurological condition that affects balance and coordination and can cause involuntary movements like stiffness and shaking. In…
(FOX 9) - For the first time, researchers have been able to estimate the level of Alzheimer's disease in every county across the United States. The research was released this week at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference. The research reveals that the highest percentages…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- It might still be summer time but school is just around the corner, and for athletes it's never too early to start thinking about sports physicals. Sports physicals are exams to evaluate…
DULUTH, Minn.--“To avoid any HIPPA violations I’ll just say that nurses are almost daily in tears trying to deal with the struggle of knowing that we don’t have enough staff. It’s very stressful,” said…
DULUTH, Minn. – The U.S. Navy parachute diver who was injured in a hard fall at the Duluth Airshow Saturday is “progressing well and expected to make a full recovery,” according to a spokesperson for the Airshow. The two parachute…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Essentia nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association are headed back to the picket line this week amid continued concerns over what they call "disastrous staffing levels." It's been six months since nurses at Essentia reached a new…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Essentia Health coworkers with United Steelworkers Local 9460 will be holding an informational picket Friday along with Essentia workers with the Minnesota Nurses Association. Below is the full statement from USW: "Our union is locked in tough…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Another experimental Alzheimer’s drug can modestly slow patients’ inevitable worsening — by about four to seven months, researchers reported Monday. Eli Lilly and Co. is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval of donanemab. If cleared, it would…
Summer is a very busy time for many people, but the need for a steady supply of blood continues year-round. Wednesday the Red Cross held a blood drive at their chapter office by the Miller Hill Mall. The entire morning…
St. Luke's in Duluth and Aspirus Health in Wisconsin announced Wednesday they have agreed on a proposal to join their systems. The health care systems said their approach and philosophies are a good match. The St. Luke's system includes two…
In Silver Bay Friday afternoon, it might have felt a little bit like Christmas. The community center that is important in bringing people together, received some financial support. T-Mobile has donated fifty thousand dollars as part of its initiative to…
With many area burning restrictions lifted or eased in recent days, it is expected that more people will be wanting to light fireworks on their own. Those who deal with fireworks and those who deal…
