11 minute 'brisk' walks every day could reduce early deaths, study finds

Doing 75 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity could reduce 1 in 10 early deaths, 1 in 20 cardiovascular disease diagnoses and nearly 1 in 30 cancer cases.

China dismisses FBI claims on COVID-19 lab-leak theory

FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."

Twin Cities woman celebrates defeat of rare brain cancer
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Carol Brundieck walks through life with a smile and radiant attitude.� She?s needed both during the past two years.

New dental treatment is easier, more effective at preventing cavities, study finds

The researchers found that the new treatment is more cost-effective, can be applied in less time than dental sealants, and can be provided by registered nurses rather than a dentist or dental hygienist.

Final emergency SNAP benefits going out in March

The temporary emergency SNAP benefits that helped low-income people buy food during the COVID-19 pandemic are ending in March. 

American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?

A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.

Hiker collapses, dies at Arches National Park

Park rangers said the victim was a 71-year-old man from Massachusetts who was with his wife and son.

Bird flu kills 11-year-old girl in Cambodia

Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.

First-ever RSV vaccine could be approved by August 2023, pending FDA review

Pfizer’s vaccine candidate, which is pending FDA review, is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.

A third of US parents give fever-reducing meds to their kids when it’s not needed

It may be tempting to give your child anything to make them more comfortable when they’re feeling sick, however, unnecessarily giving a child this medication could postpone the correct diagnosis by masking pain and other symptoms.

Prescription drug price dashboard offers pricing comparison, transparency

The Minnesota Department of Health has announced a new informative dashboard that will allow people to keep track of prescription drug prices and increases.

Broken at best: Psychologists say Minnesota students facing mental health crisis

Psychologists say Minnesota schools are facing a mental health crisis: Lots of students who need help and not enough staff to meet the demand. We spoke with three psychologists about the monumental problem schools face.

Broken at Best Part 2: How teens are helping each other
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In part 2 of our series, we look at the ways teens are helping each other during these mental health challenges.

Broken at best: School psychologists say Minnesota students facing mental health crisis
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In every district in Minnesota, school psychologists like Miranda Bernier are on the front lines of your child's mental health. Recently, we asked Bernier, school psychologist Damion Smith, and psychologist and researcher Daniel Knewitz to help us pull back the curtain on mental health in our schools.

Minnesota schools face mental health crisis [Full interview]
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Like other states, Minnesota schools are facing increased demand from students for mental health support while facing a shortage of resources.