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Northland Doctors Discuss Ethical Patient Care

DULUTH, Minn.- Northland medical professionals are discussing ethical issues when treating patients with pain or addiction. The goal of the Medical Ethics Conference is to make sure patients are being treated fairly.…

Essentia Health Pharmacies Accepting Unwanted Medications

DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health is looking to keep unused or expired medications out of the wrong hands, as well as out of landfills and waters. Essentia announced Monday that anyone looking to get rid of prescription and over-the-counter drugs…

Hermantown Students Graduate from D.A.R.E.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - Hermantown kids are ready for some of life's toughest lessons, thanks to the D.A.R.E program. More than 170 sixth grade students graduated from the 2017 D.A.R.E program In Friday. Hermantown…

Health Care Fallout: Fate of 8M Low-Income Children in Limbo

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The collateral damage from Congress' struggle to repeal President Barack Obama's health care law could include a program that covers more than 8 million low-income children. The Children's Health Insurance Program, also known as CHIP, provides low-cost…

Autism, Sleep Apnea Added as Minnesota Medical Marijuana Qualifiers

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota health officials say they're adding autism spectrum disorders and obstructive sleep apnea as conditions that qualify for medical marijuana. Health Commissioner Ed Ehlinger says there is increasing evidence that medical marijuana can help people…

Salmonella Poisoning Symptoms and Warning Signs

(FOX NEWS) - You're feeling sick for several hours after a tasty meal - is it just a "food coma," or a case of salmonella poisoning? If it's the latter, you may feel ill and experience discomfort for several days.…

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