Mayo Doctor says too soon to tell if U.S. is approaching endemic stage of COVID-19
Cases of COVID-19 are dropping across the country, but it’s too soon to know whether the pandemic is transitioning into an endemic stage says one Mayo Clinic doctor.
Cases of COVID-19 are dropping across the country, but it’s too soon to know whether the pandemic is transitioning into an endemic stage says one Mayo Clinic doctor.
Minnesota AG joins national probe into TikTok impact on kids
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on the mental health of children and teenager users.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on the mental health of children and teenager users.
Exercise after COVID-19 vaccine may increase antibodies, study finds
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
Promising pain treatment helps young Cold Spring woman get life back on track
After having routine surgery Jaida Vogel developed a rare condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, which left her in extreme pain, with her knee in a brace and her either on crutches or in a wheelchair. But now she's hoping to get her life back with a new treatment.
After having routine surgery Jaida Vogel developed a rare condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, which left her in extreme pain, with her knee in a brace and her either on crutches or in a wheelchair. But now she's hoping to get her life back with a new treatment.
COVID-19 deaths, cases continue to fall around the world, WHO says
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
FDA: Abbott baby formula recall expanded to Similac PM after another report of illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
Pfizer shot offers nearly no protection against infection in 5- to 11-year-olds
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is effective at preventing hospitalization in children 5 to 11 but offers virtually no protection against infection, even just a month after full immunization.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is effective at preventing hospitalization in children 5 to 11 but offers virtually no protection against infection, even just a month after full immunization.
Minnesota begins selling medical marijuana flower
On Monday some people were among the first patients in Minnesota to legally buy flower cannabis.
On Monday some people were among the first patients in Minnesota to legally buy flower cannabis.
World Rare Disease Day 2022: Raising awareness about the unknown holiday
The FDA said more than 7,000 rare diseases affect more than 30 million people in the United States.
The FDA said more than 7,000 rare diseases affect more than 30 million people in the United States.
The best foods for a good night's sleep
Can’t sleep? Here are the best foods and drinks to incorporate into your diet.
Can’t sleep? Here are the best foods and drinks to incorporate into your diet.
Simple memory test could signal Alzheimer's disease years before onset, study suggests
A new study found that people who scored lower on a simple memory test also had higher amounts of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s.
A new study found that people who scored lower on a simple memory test also had higher amounts of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s.
Millions of Biden's free COVID at-home tests still unclaimed
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Burnsville family raises awareness for rare disease
Monday marks Rare Disease Day, and one Burnsville family is highlighting the impact one uncommon disease has had on their lives – Rett Syndrome.
Monday marks Rare Disease Day, and one Burnsville family is highlighting the impact one uncommon disease has had on their lives – Rett Syndrome.
Children under 5 getting excessive screen time, study finds
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Daily life activities can improve older women’s heart health, study finds
Researchers found that older women who spend more time doing daily life activities can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Researchers found that older women who spend more time doing daily life activities can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
New CDC mask guidance says many healthy Americans can finally unmask
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
Owning a pet may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, study finds
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
CDC's COVID-19 mask guidelines to loosen Friday, AP sources say
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Over half of U.S. abortions now done with pills, not surgery, report says
A new report shows over half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery. The trend spiked during the pandemic as telemedicine increased and pills by mail were allowed.
A new report shows over half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery. The trend spiked during the pandemic as telemedicine increased and pills by mail were allowed.
Twin Cities man becomes rare two-time altruistic organ donor
Each year, thousands of people sit on a waiting list for a life-saving organ transplant. Eagan resident Ted Garding has answered the the call to donate his organs, twice.
Each year, thousands of people sit on a waiting list for a life-saving organ transplant. Eagan resident Ted Garding has answered the the call to donate his organs, twice.