Health & Wellness

06/12/2026 · Long Prairie

Experimental pancreatic cancer pill extends survival in advanced cases

Researchers reported Sunday that an experimental pill helped patients with advanced pancreatic cancer survive longer than current treatments allow. The findings offer a potential new option for a disease that kills most patients within months of diagnosis.

06/13/2026

Read Story

Health

Federal Judge to Review $1.8 Billion Compensation Fund for Trump Administration

A federal judge has agreed to review a $1.8 billion fund established by the Trump administration to compensate individuals it says suffered wrongful treatment by the federal government. The fund's announcement sparked opposition across Republican and Democratic ranks.

06/13/2026

Health

Experimental Pancreatic Cancer Pill Extends Survival in Clinical Trial

Researchers reported Sunday that an experimental pill extended survival for people with advanced pancreatic cancer, marking a potential advance against one of the most lethal malignancies.

06/13/2026

Health

Study shows pancreatic cancer drug doubles survival for majority of patients

A new study found that daraxonrasib doubled survival rates for more than 90 percent of pancreatic cancer patients. Researchers now plan to test the drug against lung, ovarian, and colorectal cancers.

06/13/2026

Health

U.S. Commits $162 Million to Ebola Response in Congo and Uganda

The United States has committed $162 million to combat an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, making it the largest financial contributor to the response effort. The State Department coordinated with Canada and Mexico on travel screening measures ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

06/13/2026

Health

Overdose cases linked to GLP-1 weight loss drugs prompt scrutiny

NBC News correspondent Anne Thompson reported findings from an investigation into overdose cases associated with GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss. The report, conducted in partnership with KFF Health News, documents a rise in such incidents.

06/13/2026

More Health & Wellness

← Yesterday's Health & Wellness Today's Full Edition

Local Venues

View all

Eagle Bend Public Library

Long Prairie Meeting Room

Conference Room 206 (East)

12 Mile Tavern

Todd County Museum

Christie Home Museum

Upcoming Events

View all

SEP

Akron at Minnesota

16:00

SEP

Bemidji St. at Concordia-St. Paul

17:00

SEP

MSU Moorhead at Augustana (SD)

18:00

Announcements

View all

Dept. Head/Work Session

Dept. Head/Work Session When: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM

County Board Meeting

County Board Meeting When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Staff in Training

Staff in Training When: Friday, October 2, 2026 at 8:30 AM to Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Classifieds

View all

Full-time or Part-time Legal Secretary

- Jobs

Public Notices

View all

Access Case Records

Other - 09/25/2026

Forms & Instructions

Probate - 09/25/2026

ADA Accommodation

Other - 09/25/2026

Find Courts

Public Hearing - 09/25/2026