Toddler, who once spent nearly 700 days in hospital for heart defect, dies
Valentina Garnetti first gained notoriety in 2021 for spending most of her toddler life inside a hospital due to a congenital heart defect.
Valentina Garnetti first gained notoriety in 2021 for spending most of her toddler life inside a hospital due to a congenital heart defect.
Abortion laws spark profound changes in other medical care
Abortion restrictions and the overturn of Roe v. Wade are having profound repercussions in reproductive medicine as well as in other areas of medical care.
Abortion restrictions and the overturn of Roe v. Wade are having profound repercussions in reproductive medicine as well as in other areas of medical care.
Sobering new study says that those under age 40 shouldn't drink alcohol at all
People under 40 suffer significant health risks from drinking, according to new research.
People under 40 suffer significant health risks from drinking, according to new research.
Twin Cities hospital making commitment to furthering diversity
Hennepin Healthcare will host its first-ever people of color career fair Saturday, and right now the need for workers in the healthcare industry couldn't be greater.
Hennepin Healthcare will host its first-ever people of color career fair Saturday, and right now the need for workers in the healthcare industry couldn't be greater.
Not getting enough water? Eat it with these hydrating foods
If carrying around a giant water container for you and everyone in your family sounds daunting, it's time to change your hydration game plan.
If carrying around a giant water container for you and everyone in your family sounds daunting, it's time to change your hydration game plan.
Fentanyl a driving factor in Minnesota's record overdoses deaths in 2021
A report from the Minnesota Department of Health shows that 90 percent of fatal opioid overdoses in 2021 involved fentanyl.
A report from the Minnesota Department of Health shows that 90 percent of fatal opioid overdoses in 2021 involved fentanyl.
988 mental crisis hotline launches July 16, but most call centers aren’t ready, survey finds
Mental health experts are hoping that the three-digit number will deliver a breakthrough in helping people in crisis.
Mental health experts are hoping that the three-digit number will deliver a breakthrough in helping people in crisis.
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes new shot for adults
Novavax makes a more traditional type of shot than the three other COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the U.S. -- and one that’s already available in Europe and multiple other countries.
Novavax makes a more traditional type of shot than the three other COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the U.S. -- and one that’s already available in Europe and multiple other countries.
Video game players show increased brain activity, decision-making skills, study says
The study found the video game players were better than non-players in both speed and accuracy of responses.
The study found the video game players were better than non-players in both speed and accuracy of responses.
White House urges caution on COVID-19 variants
With a surge in recent COVID-19 sub-variants, both White House and local officials are again urging people to use caution and get vaccinated.
With a surge in recent COVID-19 sub-variants, both White House and local officials are again urging people to use caution and get vaccinated.
Fentanyl risk from $1 bill? Drug safety expert dispels myths about second-hand exposure
In a viral Facebook post, a Kentucky woman says she had to be hospitalized after picking up a dollar bill from the ground that she thinks was laced with the drug fentanyl.
In a viral Facebook post, a Kentucky woman says she had to be hospitalized after picking up a dollar bill from the ground that she thinks was laced with the drug fentanyl.
White House updates response plan for infectious COVID variants; pushes boosters
“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”
“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”
Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among US children continues to rise, study suggests
The study estimated that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. kids was 3.14% as of 2020. Meanwhile, there has been more awareness and a wider availability of services.
The study estimated that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. kids was 3.14% as of 2020. Meanwhile, there has been more awareness and a wider availability of services.
Suicide Prevention hotline number change to increase access, services
For years the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been a way for people with suicidal thoughts to get help. Now a big change could soon make it easier for Minnesotans in crisis to connect with the hotline.
For years the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been a way for people with suicidal thoughts to get help. Now a big change could soon make it easier for Minnesotans in crisis to connect with the hotline.
Suicide Prevention hotline makes changes to increase access
For years the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been a way for people with suicidal thoughts to get help. Now a big change could soon make it easier for Minnesotans in crisis to connect with the hotline.
For years the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been a way for people with suicidal thoughts to get help. Now a big change could soon make it easier for Minnesotans in crisis to connect with the hotline.
Minnesota's abortion restrictions violate state constitution, judge rules
A Ramsey County judge has ruled that several of Minnesota's abortion restrictions -- including parental notification and the 24-hour waiting period -- violate the state constitution and ordered them not to be enforced.
A Ramsey County judge has ruled that several of Minnesota's abortion restrictions -- including parental notification and the 24-hour waiting period -- violate the state constitution and ordered them not to be enforced.
Mayo Clinic now testing for monkeypox
As the confirmed cases of monkeypox continue to grow in Minnesota, Mayo Clinic Laboratories can now test for the viral infection.
As the confirmed cases of monkeypox continue to grow in Minnesota, Mayo Clinic Laboratories can now test for the viral infection.
EU urges second COVID-19 boosters for people ages 60 to 79
The European Union said Monday it's “critical” that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots as a new wave of the pandemic sweeps over the continent.
The European Union said Monday it's “critical” that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots as a new wave of the pandemic sweeps over the continent.
Florida track coach steps down following allegations by Minnesota athlete and her teammates
A Division I women's track coach has stepped down amid allegations made by a Minnesota runner and other women on the team that he weight-shamed athletes and created a toxic team environment.
A Division I women's track coach has stepped down amid allegations made by a Minnesota runner and other women on the team that he weight-shamed athletes and created a toxic team environment.
Over-the-counter birth control: FDA to weigh approval of pill without prescription for 1st time
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.