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What is a modified ketogenic diet, and should you try it?
This high-fat, low-protein and low-carb way of eating once was used to treat epilepsy and other seizure disorders.
Local
Minnesota hospital error report sees problems with lost tissue samples
State's medical errors report finds that the problem is common.
Variety
Pet rat owners nervous about rat-to-human virus probed in Minnesota, elsewhere
No human infections have been reported in Minnesota, but rumors of seizing animals have raised fears among owners and breeders in the Twin Cities.
Business
Growth in cost of medicine moderated in 2016, study finds
The annual rate of overall increase slowed even as lawmakers railed against price hikes on EpiPens.
West Metro
Resident dies after Eden Prairie caregiver forgot to plug in heart pump
Investigation says facility aide failed to plug in heart pump for 79-year-old.
Local
U researchers may have found way to predict autism in kids
Measuring changes in infants' brain growth can allow doctors to predict the likelihood that they will be diagnosed with autism in their toddler years, according to two University of Minnesota researchers.
World
Local
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Nursing strikes cost Allina $149 million
Hospital hired hundreds of replacements as nurses walked out over health insurance dispute.
Outdoors
New Mayo analysis finds an amazing range of injuries suffered while ice fishing
Winter anglers have suffered everything from burns to broken bones to concussions while hunkering down in their shanties, ER data show.
Business
That's a wrap: New gowns make their way into local hospitals
Methodist Hospital joins medical centers launching improved attire for patients.
Celebrities
Hugh Jackman treated for skin cancer again, warns fans to wear sunscreen
Hugh Jackman has been treated for skin cancer again, the "Logan" star announced on Instagram on Monday.
Local
Minn. joins Wis. 'Dose of Reality' campaign on dangers of opiods
Minnesota joins Wisconsin's "Dose of Reality" campaign against painkiller abuse.
Local
Advocates for disabled send a distress signal to legislators
Without pay reform for personal care aides, 'people will die,' they tell legislators.
Science
Vaccines, vital for pregnant women, are often skipped
Public health advocates want to use maternal vaccinations to prevent disabling and deadly diseases from spreading to newborns.
Variety
Tips on how to get what you really want, from a 'reformed quitter'
Author Betsy Schow gently instructs the quitter in all of us to set personal goals and power through to the finish line.
Science
Is stretching muscles the next big fitness fad?
Stretch studios aim to ease the tension of daily life, intense workouts
Local
Minnesota child dies from flu complications as cases multiply
Clinics reported that nearly 5 percent of all patients had flu-like symptoms
Local
In wake of Dayton's cancer diagnosis, clinic phone lines are lighting up
Despite extensive research over the years, medical groups have come to different conclusions.
Variety
Achoo! The distance germs can travel is nothing to sneeze at
Stand back – way back. Super slo-mo of a sneeze reveals that the germs travel a lot farther than had been thought.
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