Health

Norovirus: The holiday 'gift' nobody wants, but many get

Wednesday, 19 December 2012 11:48 MDH

'Tis the season of giving, but too many Minnesotans this time of year are giving and receiving something nobody wants: norovirus infection – and the nasty illness that comes with it.

Broadway Family Medicine Clinic key player in Northside health

Monday, 17 December 2012 14:09 Shaina Brassard, West Broadway Coalition

The University of Minnesota Physicians, Broadway Family Medicine Clinic (BFM) has played an important part in the health of North Minneapolis for 40 years.

The Women's Earth Alliance

Monday, 17 December 2012 14:03 EarthTalk®, E - The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: I heard about a group called the Women’s Earth Alliance that works on environmental projects in many parts of the world. What kinds of projects? -- Judy Stack, Barre, VT

Perchlorate: Drinking water peril?

Friday, 14 December 2012 11:39 EarthTalk®, E - The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: What is “perchlorate” in our drinking water supply and why is it controversial?
-- David Sparrow, Chico, CA

Has recycling lived up to its promises?

Friday, 14 December 2012 11:22 EarthTalk® , E - The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: Has recycling lived up to its promise to reduce waste and pollution, save energy and provide jobs in our ailing economy? -- Ian Atkinson, New York, NY

Has recycling lived up to its promises?

Friday, 14 December 2012 11:22 EarthTalk® , E - The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: Has recycling lived up to its promise to reduce waste and pollution, save energy and provide jobs in our ailing economy? -- Ian Atkinson, New York, NY

Americans still don’t recycle as much as they could. Nonetheless, the practice is already considered a huge success given that it keeps about a third of the solid waste we generate out of our quickly filling landfills and saves natural resources while generating much-needed revenue for struggling municipal governments.

Stay safe at home over the holidays

Friday, 14 December 2012 10:37 MDH

Minnesota Department Public Safety and Department of Health officials are urging Minnesotans to be aware of safety hazards in the home as they celebrate the holidays and settle in for the winter.