Terri Schiavo: 20 years after her death, her case still shapes end-of-life debates
Twenty years after Terri Schiavo’s death, her case remains a pivotal moment in the national debate over end-of-life care.
Hope Dental Clinic in St. Paul closing after more than 60 years
Hope Dental Clinic, a longtime St. Paul office known for serving uninsured patients, is closing its doors after more than 60 years in business.
Dr. Michael Osterholm reflects on COVID-19 outbreak: 5 years later
Dr. Michael Osterholm is a world-renowned epidemiologist at the University of Minnesota. He sounded the warning alarms in January 2020 about the dangers of COVID-19 and recalls he was initially met with some opposition from colleagues.
HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.
Nearly 80,000 federal health employees offered buyouts to resign
Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.
Minnesota bill would bar counties from charging people for mobile crisis services
Minnesota counties and tribes would be barred from directly charging people for mobile crisis services under a proposed measure heard at the Legislature Tuesday.
Whistleblower case against United Health Group said to lack evidence
After 14 years, thousands of pages of legal documents and depositions, a whistleblower case against Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group is now said to be lacking in evidence.
Paid family leave delay considered by Minnesota lawmakers
If approved, the proposal would delay the implementation of the Minnesota Paid Leave Law by one year - beginning in 2027.
Minneapolis Veterans Affairs research workers laid off amid federal cuts
The Veterans Affairs Healthcare System serves about 100,000 veterans in the Minneapolis area. The VA is assessing how it will be impacted by government spending cuts.
What is the childhood vaccine schedule? A look at immunizations by age
The immunization schedule protects against 14 potentially serious diseases before a child’s second birthday, as recommended by the CDC.
Mayo Clinic named 'World's Best Hospital' again in 2025
Mayo Clinic, a world-famous hospital based in Rochester, Minn., was ranked no. 1 again in the list of "World's Best Hospitals".
Which states have the most Medicaid recipients?
The federal program provides health coverage to more than 80 million people in the U.S.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
New documentary details Minneapolis family's rare birth complication
One woman tells her journey of giving birth to her son, then going in a coma for the next 17 days, in a new documentary.
Wide-ranging opposition meets new MN Care priority for GOP lawmakers
A top priority for Minnesota Republicans this year is to push undocumented immigrants out of the state health insurance system.
Mark Cuban working to change pharmacy pricing, make them more transparent
Mark Cuban is best known for business and basketball, but lately his passion has been shaking up the pharmaceutical world by showing the wholesale costs of many generic drugs and an independent pharmacist from Minnesota was among those he consulted with for wholesale pricing.
Bad flu season could help bird flu mutate, doctors fear
The flu has hit Minnesota especially hard this season, sending more than 5,600 people to the hospital and threatening to help bird flu mutate and become a more serious public health risk.
Measles outbreaks: Here's who should get a booster shot
As public health officials monitor a rise in U.S. measles cases, some may be wondering if they need a booster vaccine to protect themselves.
Medical debt relief: MN leaders announce new proposed bill
The Minnesota Attorney General, joined by DFL legislators and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, announced new proposed legislation aimed at reducing the burden of medical debt.