Babies born in Britain using DNA from 3 people
Critics warn that tweaking the genetic code this way could be a slippery slope that eventually leads to designer babies for parents
Critics warn that tweaking the genetic code this way could be a slippery slope that eventually leads to designer babies for parents
'Poison pill' bill passed by Minnesota House could doom Fairview-Sanford Health merger
A poison pill bill passed in the Minnesota House late Monday afternoon could give the state attorney general the power to kill the massive healthcare merger between Fairview and Sanford Health.
A poison pill bill passed in the Minnesota House late Monday afternoon could give the state attorney general the power to kill the massive healthcare merger between Fairview and Sanford Health.
Paid leave passes Minnesota Senate, closer to becoming law in Minnesota
A state-run plan for paid family and medical leave is nearly a reality in the state of Minnesota.
A state-run plan for paid family and medical leave is nearly a reality in the state of Minnesota.
Minnesota nurses respond as Mayo Clinic warns about proposed legislation
The Minnesota Nurses Association responded on Monday to warnings from the Mayo Clinic that it may move planned investments in Minnesota to other states if two bills working their way through the legislature are passed.
The Minnesota Nurses Association responded on Monday to warnings from the Mayo Clinic that it may move planned investments in Minnesota to other states if two bills working their way through the legislature are passed.
FDA weighs over-the-counter birth control pill
If approved, Opill would become the first contraceptive pill to be moved out from behind the pharmacy counter onto store shelves or online.
If approved, Opill would become the first contraceptive pill to be moved out from behind the pharmacy counter onto store shelves or online.
FDA approves RSV vaccine
The U.S. approved the first vaccine for RSV on Wednesday, shots to protect older adults against a respiratory virus that?s most notorious for attacking babies but endangers their grandparents, too.
The U.S. approved the first vaccine for RSV on Wednesday, shots to protect older adults against a respiratory virus that?s most notorious for attacking babies but endangers their grandparents, too.
Long-term care facilities turning away seniors
New data has painted a bleak picture of Minnesota?s long-term care landscape. Industry leaders said the situation is not getting better but instead continues to deteriorate.
New data has painted a bleak picture of Minnesota?s long-term care landscape. Industry leaders said the situation is not getting better but instead continues to deteriorate.
Unlicensed health insurer fined, ordered to stop operations in Minnesota
A health insurance company based in Texas, but operating in Minnesota, has been fined and ordered to stop selling unlicensed insurance policies in Minnesota.
A health insurance company based in Texas, but operating in Minnesota, has been fined and ordered to stop selling unlicensed insurance policies in Minnesota.
Adderall, Ozempic, other drug shortages have no clear resolution and could exist for years, experts say
Unexpected manufacturing problems, demand spikes, and tightened ingredient supply lines have all contributed to the shortages, experts say.
Unexpected manufacturing problems, demand spikes, and tightened ingredient supply lines have all contributed to the shortages, experts say.
FDA warns against using eye drops with amniotic fluid
Manufacturers are marketing eye drops with amniotic fluid -- a liquid that surrounds an unborn baby during pregnancy -- to treat conditions without federal approval, the FDA said.
Manufacturers are marketing eye drops with amniotic fluid -- a liquid that surrounds an unborn baby during pregnancy -- to treat conditions without federal approval, the FDA said.
Chipotle giving away free food to health care workers – here's how to enter
In honor of National Nurses Week in May, Chipotle is giving away 2,000 “Burrito Care Packages," featuring 50 entrée codes. All health care professionals can enter the giveaway.
In honor of National Nurses Week in May, Chipotle is giving away 2,000 “Burrito Care Packages," featuring 50 entrée codes. All health care professionals can enter the giveaway.
Oliver's journey: Organ donation gives 4-year-old the gift of life
After 281 days in the hospital, Oliver finally went home with a new heart.
After 281 days in the hospital, Oliver finally went home with a new heart.
Amazon axes 'Halo' fitness program: How to get a refund
Amazon said the Halo devices and app will no longer work after August 1.
Amazon said the Halo devices and app will no longer work after August 1.
FDA approves first ever pill for fecal transplants
Currently, most fecal transplants are provided by a network of stool banks that have popped up at medical institutions and hospitals across the country.
Currently, most fecal transplants are provided by a network of stool banks that have popped up at medical institutions and hospitals across the country.
Conversion therapy prohibition, misrepresentation ban passes Minnesota Senate
Hoping to further protect LGBTQ+ youth, Minnesota lawmakers are set to codify into law a prohibition on the practice of conversion therapy on children or vulnerable adults by mental health practitioners or mental health professionals.
Hoping to further protect LGBTQ+ youth, Minnesota lawmakers are set to codify into law a prohibition on the practice of conversion therapy on children or vulnerable adults by mental health practitioners or mental health professionals.
FDA approves robotic bassinet to help keep babies sleeping on their backs
About 3,500 infants die each year of sleep-related deaths.
About 3,500 infants die each year of sleep-related deaths.
Pfizer's RSV vaccine 82% effective against severe infection in infants, data shows
Pfizer’s vaccine candidate is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.
Pfizer’s vaccine candidate is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.
Idaho governor signs first-of-its-kind 'abortion trafficking' bill into law
Anyone convicted of breaking the law will face two to five years in prison and could also be sued by the minor's parent or guardian.
Anyone convicted of breaking the law will face two to five years in prison and could also be sued by the minor's parent or guardian.
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).