Are More People Becoming Nearsighted?
A new study shows phones and tablets could increase the odds your children will be near-sighted, Heather Brown reports (2:48). WCCO Mid-Morning - November 9, 2018
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Companies Working On Phones With Flapping, Folding ScreensSamsung showed off the bendable smartphone during its annual developers conference yesterday (2:10). WCCO Mid-Morning - November 8, 2018
Rate Of Cord-Cutting AcceleratesAccording to a media and telecommunications research firm, cable and satellite TV providers lost about 1.1 million subscribers during the July-to-September period (3:03). WCCO Mid-Morning - November 8, 2018
Credit Bureaus Tighten Security After Equifax BreachA year after a massive security breach to one of the nation's leading credit bureaus, changes are being made to security, Kate Raddatz reports (1:59). WCCO 4 News at 6 - Sept. 26, 2018
Punctuation In Texts Is Stressing People OutThe phrase "exclamation point anxiety" is coming into popular use (3:20). WCCO Mid-Morning - August 15, 2018
CVS Launches Virtual Doctor VisitsThe digital doctor is available through the pharmacy app, and costs $59 per visit (3:12). WCCO Mid-Morning - August 9, 2018
3-D Gun Controversy Opens Up Questions On ProcessCritics say 3-D guns will harder to detect because they're made from plastic, Heather Brown reports (3:13). WCCO Mid-Morning - August 3, 2018
Health & Fitness
Is Social Media Making Us Miserable?Jason DeRusha agreed to take part in an experiment examining how using social media is affecting his health (2:55). WCCO This Morning – Nov. 20, 2018
Researchers Test New Treatment For People With Peanut AllergiesScientists found small exposure to a protein found in peanuts could help people not be as susceptible to their allergies over time (0:32). WCCO 4 News At 5 -- Nov. 19, 2018
Eat What You Want On Turkey Day ... But Do These Exercises The Day BeforeFitness expert Ali Holman is not about to tell you to diet on Thanksgiving. That would be silly (3:26). WCCO Mid-Morning - November 19, 2018
News
Minnetrista Man Brings Life To Dayton’s 8th Floor Holiday DisplayFor generations of Minnesotans, a trip to the long time Dayton's Department Store 8th floor holiday display was a must see event. It’s where an imaginary toy land kicked off the countdown to Christmas, Bill Hudson reports (1:42). WCCO 4 News at 6 - Nov. 20, 2018
Survey Shows Twin Cities Among Nation's Worst In Racial DisparityExperts say one reason - Minnesota has one of the highest attrition rates for black professionals. Many who come here for work leave within two years, Reg Chapman reports (2:17). WCCO 4 News at 6 - Nov. 20, 2018
Rassier Files Suit In Case Involving Danny HeinrichAttorneys are pushing to talk with Jacob Wetterling's killer in prison. That's as a lawsuit against a wrongfully accused man moves forward, Liz Collin reports (2:15). WCCO 4 News at 6 - Nov. 20, 2018
Technology & Computing
Is Social Media Making Us Happy Or Miserable?Some spend their lives searching for happiness, and with smartphones close by, many of us look for it online. But is social media making us happy or miserable? Liz Collin reports (4:01). WCCO 4 News at 10 - Nov. 19, 2018
Are Robots Taking Over The Workplace?A new study says humans are still in the firm majority on manufacturing floors (3:35). WCCO Mid-Morning - November 19, 2018
What It’s Like To Ride In A Self-Driving CarChristiane Cordero took a ride in a semi-autonomous Tesla and spoke with Minnesotans about how they feel about the potentially game-changing technology (3:12). WCCO This Morning – Nov. 16, 2018
General
Pursuing A Peace Of Mind Around Social MediaLiz Collin talks with Dr. Joseph Lee about what we can do to change the conversation around social media (2:35). WCCO 4 News At 5 -- Nov. 20, 2018
Health Officials Teach Homeless Community How To Administer NarcanTo combat the growing opiod overdose crisis at the Minneapolis homeless camp, paramedics and doctors showed the community how to administer Narcan and other first aid techniques (1:08). WCCO 4 News At 5 – Nov. 20, 2018
Eat What You Want On Turkey Day ... But Do These Exercises The Day BeforeFitness expert Ali Holman is not about to tell you to diet on Thanksgiving. That would be silly (3:26). WCCO Mid-Morning - November 19, 2018
Pediatrics
Are More People Becoming Nearsighted?A new study shows phones and tablets could increase the odds your children will be near-sighted, Heather Brown reports (2:48). WCCO Mid-Morning - November 9, 2018
Help For Couples Struggling With InfertilityKim Johnson talks with Dr. Erin Stevens of Clinic Sofia OB-GYN and Julie Berman from RESOLVE (3:06). WCCO 4 News At Noon - November 6, 2018
Sen. Klobuchar Petitions CDC To Speak On AFM EffortsU.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has petitioned the Centers for Disease Control to speak out on its efforts to combat a polio-like illness called acute flaccid myelitis, Reg Chapman reports (1:59). WCCO 4 News At 5 – Oct. 25, 2018
Cell Phones
Is Social Media Making Us Happy Or Miserable?Some spend their lives searching for happiness, and with smartphones close by, many of us look for it online. But is social media making us happy or miserable? Liz Collin reports (4:01). WCCO 4 News at 10 - Nov. 19, 2018
Are More People Becoming Nearsighted?A new study shows phones and tablets could increase the odds your children will be near-sighted, Heather Brown reports (2:48). WCCO Mid-Morning - November 9, 2018
In 2019, Half Of All Cell Calls Could Be RobocallsNow, phone companies will screen those calls for you, either warning you of possible spam or letting you learn more about why someone's calling, Christiane Cordero reports (4:31). WCCO Mid-Morning - November 9, 2018
General
Is Social Media Making Us Happy Or Miserable?Some spend their lives searching for happiness, and with smartphones close by, many of us look for it online. But is social media making us happy or miserable? Liz Collin reports (4:01). WCCO 4 News at 10 - Nov. 19, 2018
Are Robots Taking Over The Workplace?A new study says humans are still in the firm majority on manufacturing floors (3:35). WCCO Mid-Morning - November 19, 2018
Are More People Becoming Nearsighted?A new study shows phones and tablets could increase the odds your children will be near-sighted, Heather Brown reports (2:48). WCCO Mid-Morning - November 9, 2018
WCCOTV
Minnetrista Man Brings Life To Dayton’s 8th Floor Holiday DisplayFor generations of Minnesotans, a trip to the long time Dayton's Department Store 8th floor holiday display was a must see event. It’s where an imaginary toy land kicked off the countdown to Christmas, Bill Hudson reports (1:42). WCCO 4 News at 6 - Nov. 20, 2018
Survey Shows Twin Cities Among Nation's Worst In Racial DisparityExperts say one reason - Minnesota has one of the highest attrition rates for black professionals. Many who come here for work leave within two years, Reg Chapman reports (2:17). WCCO 4 News at 6 - Nov. 20, 2018
Rassier Files Suit In Case Involving Danny HeinrichAttorneys are pushing to talk with Jacob Wetterling's killer in prison. That's as a lawsuit against a wrongfully accused man moves forward, Liz Collin reports (2:15). WCCO 4 News at 6 - Nov. 20, 2018
