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A.D.H.D. Diagnosis On The Rise
A.D.H.D. diagnosis is on the rise among U.S. children. Why the sudden rise and what is being done?
Good Question: How Sick Is Sick Enough To See A Doctor?
The flu in Minnesota is so bad, some hospitals are restricting visitors. Clinics are overwhelmed with patients, and nurse’s hotlines have long waiting times.
Mother Warns Of Detergent Pod Poisoning Risk
In the short time they’ve been on the market, sales of laundry-detergent pods have soared. But the Centers for Disease Control says some children may be mistaking these colorful chemicals for candy.
CDC: More Than 90 People Ill With Meningitis
Health officials say they have now confirmed more than 90 cases of a rare fungal meningitis that has been linked to a steroid commonly used to ease back pain.
CDC Confirms Amoeba Caused MN Boy’s Death
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the cause of a suspected amebic infection, that took the life of a 9-year-old boy.
CDC: Whooping Cough Rising At Alarming Rate In US
The U.S. appears headed for its worst year for whooping cough in more than five decades, with the number of cases rising at an epidemic rate that experts say may reflect a problem with the effectiveness of the vaccine.
UM Disease Expert On WCCO Morning News with Dave Lee
Dr Michael Osterholm joined Dave Lee on the WCCO Morning News Monday
Would These Ads Deter You From Smoking?
The Center for Disease Control is launching some pretty graphic PSAs.
CDC: Bread, Rolls Top List Of Saltiest Foods
Too much salt can be bad for your health and you might be surprised by the foods you’re getting it from.
More Than 1 In 10 Parents Skip, Delay Kids’ Shots
By age 6, children should have vaccinations against 14 diseases, in at least two dozen separate doses, the U.S. government advises. More than 1 in 10 parents reject that, refusing some shots or delaying others mainly because of safety concerns, a national survey found.
Health Officials Encourage Earlier Flu Vaccinations
It’s been shown that lower flu vaccination years tend to have worse disease outbreaks. So, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is pushing the message earlier this year: Get vaccinated.
Ground Turkey Recall: Why Did It Take So Long?
Meat giant Cargill is recalling 36 million pounds of turkey after a government hunt for the source of a salmonella outbreak that has killed one person in California and sickened dozens more.
USDA Announces Recall Of 36M Lbs Of Ground Turkey
The Agriculture Department says meat giant Cargill is recalling 36 million pounds of ground turkey linked to a death in California and at least 76 other salmonella illnesses.
Ground Turkey Linked To Salmonella Outbreak
Minnesota is one several states where people have gotten sick due to a salmonella outbreak that appears to be linked to eating ground turkey.
Salmonella Outbreak Tied To Chicks, Ducklings
Health officials say 39 people have been sickened from a salmonella outbreak spread through handling baby chicks or ducklings.























