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.

Male contraception showed promise in study

An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.

Ohio derailment: Clinic to open as health fears linger

Ohio’s governor says a plume of chemicals that spilled into the Ohio River after a fiery train derailment has broken up and is no longer a concern.

Sen. John Fetterman's case highlights common stroke, depression link

Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke. Fetterman last year had the most common kind of stroke, caused by clots that block a blood vessel to the brain.

Living with Angelman Syndrome: A Minnesota family's tale

Rose Smith, a 5-year-old New Brighton girl, is one of 160 Minnesotans with Angelman Syndrome, a rare neurogenic disorder that impacts about one in 15,000 to 20,000 people worldwide. 

Upset Ohio residents pack town hall meeting seeking answers over train derailment

Hundreds gathered Wednesday in East Palestine, Ohio, to hear state officials insist yet again that testing shows local air is safe to breathe so far and that air and water monitoring would continue.

Local family shares experience with rare Angelman Syndrome
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February 15th is Angelman Syndrome Day in Minnesota, and a local family shares what it?s like for their 5-year-old daughter Rose who was diagnosed with the rare genetic disorder.

More than 1 in 6 Americans are now 65 or older; aging population expected to keep climbing

The number of people 65 and older in the U.S. is expected to keep growing in future decades, thanks to improvements in areas like health and medical therapies, as well as reductions in fertility.

Is chocolate good for you? Here's what the FDA says

While some may enjoy a few chocolates on Valentine’s Day, the FDA is weighing in on if there are health benefits.

Telehealth program helps patients stay connected, get medical advice virtually

Through an Allina Health telehealth program, doctors are connected to stroke experts more than 50 miles away - a connection that could potentially be lifesaving.