AI medical capabilities show accuracy in clinical decision making

ChatGPT was best in making a "final diagnosis," where it was 77% accurate, according to Mass General Brigham research

Minnesota adds RSV, influenza to wastewater testing programs

New steps are being taken through monitoring wastewater data to expand the testing to include illnesses like RSV and influenza.

RSV, Influenza wastewater testing increasing
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New steps are being taken through monitoring wastewater data to expand the testing to include illnesses like RSV and influenza.

US to regulate nursing home staff for 1st time, but proposal lower than many advocates hoped

An association that lobbies for health care facilities says President Joe Biden’s decision to require nursing homes to comply with federal rules on staffing levels will cost them billions of dollars.

Yoga, exercise training may reduce asthma symptoms, study shows

A new study has revealed that certain types of exercise training can actually enhance respiratory function and exercise capacity in adults with asthma.

Children's Minnesota brings State Fair fun to patients and their families

It's been a tough summer for the Bugarin family. Their 8-month-old son, Levi, underwent heart surgery at Children's Minnesota and has been receiving care there ever since. 

A look inside Sweet Martha?s garden oasis
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Sweet Martha?s cookies are always a hit at the Minnesota State Fair, with some of the longest lines of any vendors at multiple locations. Martha Rossini Olson takes time out of her busy schedule to tell the FOX 9 crew about another passion ? her garden.

Man charged with theft for stealing wheelchair from man with ALS

A St. Paul man has been charged with stealing an SUV that belonged to a man suffering from ALS, and contained his wheelchair and power lift inside it.

Prescription drug prices negotiated
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Relief could be on the way for millions of Americans struggling to afford medications after the White House has selected its first round of prescription drugs that it will negotiate Medicare pricing.

First drugs picked to be targeted for Medicare price negotiations

President Joe Biden's administration released a list of 10 drugs for which the federal government will take a first-ever step: negotiating drug prices directly with the manufacturer.

Major US cities embrace mental health response with behavioral clinicians replacing police in 911 calls

Data gathered by The Associated Press show at least 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are hosting or starting such programs, sometimes called civilian, alternative or non-police response teams.

Pilot program at Minnesota hospitals works to bridge language gaps starting at infancy

For some time, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended reading to babies from infancy. But when babies aren't healthy enough to immediately go home from the hospital, reading and hearing their native languages becomes more challenging.