Breakthrough sickle cell gene therapy treatments approved by FDA
The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
CVS pharmacy upending the way it prices prescription drugs
One of the nation's largest pharmacy chains is planning to overhaul the way it reimburses its pharmacies for prescriptions as the industry works to provide greater clarity on drug pricing.
Family says insurance won’t approve life-altering Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment for child
A new treatment could potentially keep a Woodbury boy with a rare condition from spending the rest of his life in a wheelchair,. But standing in the way is the family's insurance, who is refusing to cover the high cost of the one-time procedure.
Mayo Clinic announces $5 billion expansion of Rochester campus
The Mayo Clinic is launching a major expansion project executives hope can transform health care.
RSV surge filling Minnesota pediatrician offices ahead of holidays
Symptoms like coughing and fever look pretty similar to the flu or COVID-19, but testing has revealed it’s only RSV and the common cold on the rise right now.
Groundbreaking decree encourages Muslim families in MN to use donor breast milk for some babies
Muslim families in Minnesota are encouraged via religious clarification to use donor breast milk for babies who are in intensive care.
In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
Sharp surge in syphilis cases among US newborns sparks urgent call for testing and treatment
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
COVID-19 death rates higher for ‘critical’ occupations, new study shows
The new University of Minnesota study looked COVID-19 deaths by occupation, finding which workers faced the greatest risk from the virus. The study also pointed out failures in Minnesota's rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Black Youth with Stethoscopes Summit inspires future healthcare professionals
A group of about 100 students from around the Twin Cities made the most of a great opportunity on Saturday. Hennepin Healthcare welcomed Black and brown children to learn more about careers in healthcare, for free at its Black Youth with Stethoscopes Summit.
Fairview layoffs impact chaplain staff
Healing is not just physical, but mental, emotional and spiritual as well. It's that principle that guides Carolyn Browender in her work as a chaplain with Fairview.
Fairview Health Services eliminates 250 positions
Fairview Health Services, one of Minnesota's largest healthcare providers, announced Thursday it is eliminating 250 positions.