Minnesota Nurses Association authorizes another strike at 16 hospitals
If no deal is reached, nurses at 14 hospitals will go on strike for 20 days. But at two hospitals, nurses have chosen to strike with no set end date.
If no deal is reached, nurses at 14 hospitals will go on strike for 20 days. But at two hospitals, nurses have chosen to strike with no set end date.
Woman widowed on Thanksgiving after husband catches fire while getting care at Tennessee hospital
While health care staff were attempting to revive Bobby Ray Stark after his blood pressure dropped, the defibrillator “blew up” and flames erupted over his body, his wife said.
While health care staff were attempting to revive Bobby Ray Stark after his blood pressure dropped, the defibrillator “blew up” and flames erupted over his body, his wife said.
Free training extended for certified nursing assistants
A free training program to help boost the number of certified nursing assistants in Minnesota has been extended by the administration of Gov. Tim Walz. The program now runs through the end of February 2023.
A free training program to help boost the number of certified nursing assistants in Minnesota has been extended by the administration of Gov. Tim Walz. The program now runs through the end of February 2023.
CDC says more US cities will begin testing for polio among sewage
Testing first began earlier this year in New York after a man was diagnosed with paralytic polio outside the city.
Testing first began earlier this year in New York after a man was diagnosed with paralytic polio outside the city.
Potatoes 'can be part of healthy diet,' help with weight loss, study says
The study found that participants who ate a diet rich in beans and potatoes — based on their personalized caloric needs — experienced reduced insulin resistance and weight loss.
The study found that participants who ate a diet rich in beans and potatoes — based on their personalized caloric needs — experienced reduced insulin resistance and weight loss.
China’s meticulous contact tracing pinpoints jogger amid recent COVID-19 outbreak
Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.
Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.
?Lock up your drugs? Public health official sounds alarm as cases of children exposed to fentanyl spike
Jon Cole has been the medical director at the Minnesota System of Poison Control for just over 10 years. During that time, he has seen the opioid endemic grow to the point where hospitals now administer the overdose reversal drug naloxone, known by the brand name Narcan, on a daily basis. Cases involving young children started becoming more frequent last year.
Jon Cole has been the medical director at the Minnesota System of Poison Control for just over 10 years. During that time, he has seen the opioid endemic grow to the point where hospitals now administer the overdose reversal drug naloxone, known by the brand name Narcan, on a daily basis. Cases involving young children started becoming more frequent last year.
‘Very worrisome’: Sperm quality is declining faster than expected, study suggests
Researchers said that after around the year 2000, the rate of decline in the quality of sperm and sperm count in male patients accelerated.
Researchers said that after around the year 2000, the rate of decline in the quality of sperm and sperm count in male patients accelerated.
WHO renames monkeypox as 'mpox,' citing racism concerns
The World Health Organization said it was concerned by the “racist and stigmatizing language” that arose after monkeypox spread to more than 100 countries.
The World Health Organization said it was concerned by the “racist and stigmatizing language” that arose after monkeypox spread to more than 100 countries.
Bird flu latest: Another 1.8 million chickens to be killed on Nebraska farm
The outbreak has already prompted the slaughter of more than 50 million birds nationwide -- and it continues to spread.
The outbreak has already prompted the slaughter of more than 50 million birds nationwide -- and it continues to spread.
New York mom whose baby struggled with RSV has urgent message for parents
A mom of five whose youngest daughter is still recovering from RSV weeks after hospitalization has key advice for parents.
A mom of five whose youngest daughter is still recovering from RSV weeks after hospitalization has key advice for parents.
WHO, CDC: A record 40 million kids miss measles vaccine dose
The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles immunization has dropped significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, resulting in a record high of nearly 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.
The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles immunization has dropped significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, resulting in a record high of nearly 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.
Fauci urges Americans — one last time — to get the updated COVID-19 booster
Dr. Fauci, who is just weeks away from retirement, had a consistent, familiar message for Americans during his last time at the podium — get your COVID shot.
Dr. Fauci, who is just weeks away from retirement, had a consistent, familiar message for Americans during his last time at the podium — get your COVID shot.
Virus surge causing staffing strain at Minnesota schools
With respiratory viruses surging nationwide and school outbreaks skyrocketing in Minnesota, school districts across the state are struggling to keep classrooms staffed.
With respiratory viruses surging nationwide and school outbreaks skyrocketing in Minnesota, school districts across the state are struggling to keep classrooms staffed.
US health officials renew push for COVID-19 boosters, amid new data on efficacy
Only about 13% of U.S. adults have gotten the updated booster.
Only about 13% of U.S. adults have gotten the updated booster.
Indiana doctor who provided abortion drugs to 10-year-old rape victim defends actions in court
An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
FDA warns CBD companies over 'illegal' products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted warning letters to five companies that is believes are in violation of illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD).
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted warning letters to five companies that is believes are in violation of illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD).
Healthcare system stresses as sicknesses rise throughout Minnesota
As more and more people become sick with various seasonal illnesses throughout Minnesota, both staff and medication shortages have the healthcare community asking for help.
As more and more people become sick with various seasonal illnesses throughout Minnesota, both staff and medication shortages have the healthcare community asking for help.
Blood donors, once banned due to mad cow disease, can give again
Since 1999, those people have been banned from giving blood in the U.S. for fear that they’d been exposed to mad cow disease.
Since 1999, those people have been banned from giving blood in the U.S. for fear that they’d been exposed to mad cow disease.
FDA approves drug to delay onset of Type 1 diabetes
The agency gave the green light for Tzield. The drug is administered by intravenous infusion once daily for 14 consecutive days.
The agency gave the green light for Tzield. The drug is administered by intravenous infusion once daily for 14 consecutive days.