Health

Stay informed on Minnesota health and safety issues that affect our region. This section covers medical negligence, unsafe products, and health policy developments that impact St. Cloud and Central Minnesota families. Learn how laws protect patients and how to take action if someone’s negligence causes harm.

3 FAQs About Wrongful Death Claims Involving Medical Malpractice

Losing a loved one is always devastating, but it’s especially upsetting when the circumstances that led to the death could have been prevented.

By Mike Bryant

/ 17 May 2022

3 FAQs About Wrongful Death Claims Involving Medical Malpractice

Exposure to Weed Killer Paraquat Linked to Serious Health Issues

In 1962, a new weed killer became a favorite among farmers and ranchers. Sold under the brand name Gramoxone, paraquat is a fast-acting herbicide that can kill a wide range of plants and effectively treat weeds resistant to Roundup and similar products.

By Mike Bryant

/ 17 May 2021

Exposure to Weed Killer Paraquat Linked to Serious Health Issues

Shutdown Boredom? Do Some Good!

Coronavirus numbers are spiking, as predicted, and a new round of shutdowns is spreading across the country.

By Joe Crumley

/ 20 Nov 2020

Red Cross is in Need of Blood Donations

Blood supplies are low on both the need side and on the donation. The call has gone out, but there is never a bad time to give the life-saving gift of blood.

By Mike Bryant

/ 28 Jan 2018

Use Measuring Devices When Taking Medicine

In the Annals of Internal Medicine, professors from the College of Management at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta have recommended that parents use measuring devices when giving medication to children.

By Mike Bryant

/ 6 Jan 2013

Increased Student Athlete Concussion Studies Hopefully will Effect Future Athletes

In 2012, the Minnesota Department of Health began tracking concussions at 42 Minnesota High Schools.

By Mike Bryant

/ 26 Dec 2012

Negative Finding Still of Concern with Meningitis Outbreak

The meningitis outbreak continues to be a cause for concern, as the Minneapolis Tribune reported, there are a number of cases of people who have symptoms and still testing negative: Even…

By Mike Bryant

/ 9 Dec 2012

Things to Know About the Danger Of E. Coli

There are many examples of recalls that writers here at the Legal Examiner have covered concerning E. Coli threats. Many of the stories involve beef recalls, but there have also been peanut…

By Mike Bryant

/ 8 Dec 2012

Sunland Inc.’s New Mexico Peanut Butter Plant Shut Down By FDA (update)

Due to recent salmonella breakouts the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has shut down the New Mexico peanut butter processor Sunland Inc.'s. Investigators found salmonella throughout the…

By Mike Bryant

/ 28 Nov 2012

Newman’s Own Recalls Lite Honey Mustard Dressing

The last week of November , Newman’s Own, Inc. announced a nationwide recall of it's Newman’s Own Lite Honey Mustard Dressing because it contains undeclared milk. People who have…

By Mike Bryant

/ 25 Nov 2012

Planning a Safe Thanksgiving

With a couple of days to go before the Thanksgiving holiday, it's important that thoughts turn to food safety before it becomes an issue. More than 200,000 Americans get sick each day from…

By Mike Bryant

/ 20 Nov 2012

A Good and Safe Turkey

With the smell and taste of the turkey dinner just days away, it's important that consideration go into how the turkey is prepared. The turkey should be thawed completely. Enough…

By Mike Bryant

/ 19 Nov 2012