Health

Over his 33-year career as an emergency doctor, Dr. Stephen W. Smith has seen a lot. But he’s amazed by the number of e-scooter-related injuries he’s seen this summer at Hennepin Healthcare.

Many parents testified that their children's allergies had been brought under control by the treatment. But some experts are still concerned about its safety.

The state Legislature approved funding for a second counselor for farmers to combat rising stress levels and other concerns.

However, the Minnesota Health Department says it cannot give the products “complete assurance of safety until investigators determine a specific cause of the lung injuries.”

The current suicide hotline — 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255 — has helped many people. But it's long and tough to remember in a crisis. The FCC is proposing a new national, three-digit number.

Hearing loss often happens gradually and earlier than expected. Getting hearing aids can help stave off side effects like depression and even early death.

There’s been an explosion of interest in officer-wellness programs in Minnesota and across the country, including in one suburban Twin Cities police department.

State health officials say a bat found in downtown Minneapolis this week has tested positive for rabies — and they'd like to talk with anyone who may have had contact with the animal.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota's obesity rate climbed from 28.4 percent in 2017 to 30.1 percent in 2018.

With hundreds of unexplained cases of vaping-related illness, and the sharp rise in youth vaping, the Trump administration is acting to crack down on kid-friendly vape flavors.