Veterans Treatment Court launches in southeastern Minnesota
On the third Friday of September each year, the United States observes National POW/MIA Recognition Day. A day honoring those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action.
US vaping illness count tops 500, but cause still unknown
U.S. health officials say 530 people have now been diagnosed with vaping-related breathing illnesses, but the cause remains unknown.
La Crosse Area Suicide Prevention Initiative hosts 13th annual summit
La Crosse Area Suicide Prevention Initiative hosted a summit to promote suicide awareness for about 225 doctors, teachers and community leaders at UW-La Crosse.
Will combo pill catch on in US to prevent heart attacks?
A cheap, daily pill that combines four drugs has been tested for the first time in the United States to see if it works as well among low-income Americans as it has in other countries.
Minnesota opioid task force to hold 1st meeting next week
Minnesota’s new task force on the opioid crisis will hold its first meeting next week on how best to spend $20 million from new licensing fees on the pharmaceutical industry.
Drug officers seize hundreds of illegal vape cartridges
Hundreds of illegal vape cartridges have been seized in Northeast Wisconsin in 2019.
General Mills recalls Gold Medal flour for possible E. coli contamination
Making cookies with Gold Medal flour this week? It may be best to check the date before you bake.
No new measles cases reported in fading US outbreak
U.S. health officials say there were no new measles cases reported last week, a sign the nation’s worst epidemic of the disease in 27 years could be in its final stages.
Medical Monday: Understanding Sepsis
The World Health Organization estimates that sepsis affects 30 million people worldwide each year and causes about 6 million deaths. So, what is it and what are some of the signs?
Amid settlement talks, opioids keep taking a grim toll
While the nation’s attorneys general debate a legal settlement with Purdue Pharma, the opioid epidemic associated with the company’s blockbuster painkiller OxyContin rages on.
Rise in health uninsured may be linked to immigrants’ fears
When the Census Bureau reported an increase in the number of people without health insurance in America, it sent political partisans reaching for talking points on the Obama-era health law.
Vaping illness in US gives Canada pause as legal sales near
The serious lung illness affecting hundreds of people in the U.S. who vaped cannabis-based oil is giving Canadian health officials pause as that country prepares to allow the sale of vaping products in its legal marijuana market.
CDC: 3 in 10 Minnesota adults are obese
Minnesota’s adult obesity rate has climbed above 30% for the first time.
Mill Street Manor offers brain fitness classes
Smart brain fitness classes are offered at Mill Street Manor for people of all ages.
STORMTRACKER 19 WEATHER
Autumn arrived at 2:50 AM this morning…
A cold front will approach the area Tuesday afternoon bumping up the warmth and humidity
