US Transplant Network Resists Lung Rule Changes

The national organization that manages organ transplants on Monday resisted making emergency rule changes for children under 12 who are waiting on lungs but created a special appeal and review system to hear such cases.

Feds Now Back Morning-After Pills for All Girls

After setting off a storm of criticism from abortion rights groups, upset that a Democratic president had sided with social conservatives, the Obama administration said it will comply with a judge's order to allow girls of any age to buy emergency contraception without prescriptions.

Weight Loss Drug Belviq Gets Overdue US Launch

Nearly a year after the weight loss drug, Belviq was approved, U.S. patients will now be able to take the drug.

Minn. Edges Toward 6th Highest Cigarette Tax

Minnesota is weeks away from having the nation's 6th highest tax on cigarettes when the new $2.83-a-pack charge kicks in.

FDA Panel Wants Changes to Avandia Safety Measures

Federal health experts recommend modifying safety restrictions on former blockbuster diabetes pill Avandia.

Mental Health First Aid

With the topic of mental health at the forefront UMD will host a series of Mental Health First Aid sessions.

Cyclists Bike to Fight MS

Folks from around the country gear up for the C.H. Robinson M 150 Bike Ride kicking off in the Northland.

Hazelden, Betty Ford Center Discuss Collaboration

Two of the country's leading addiction treatment centers are talking about an alliance.

Wis. Republicans Vote to Reject Medicaid Expansion

The Republican-controlled budget committee has rejected a federally funded expansion of Wisconsin's BadgerCare Medicaid program.

HPV a Growing Cause of Upper Throat Cancer

Actor Michael Douglas' comments about throat cancer have thrown a spotlight on cancer risks from a sexually spread virus.