How to find at-home COVID-19 tests: Websites track availability as demand surges
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.
Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
Bearded dragons: Salmonella outbreak in 25 states linked to pet lizards, CDC says
Bearded dragons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 25 U.S. states, the CDC warned this week. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Bearded dragons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 25 U.S. states, the CDC warned this week. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Pfizer: Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine human trials to begin late January
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
US surgeons perform 1st transplant of pig heart into human patient
U.S. doctors have transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to save his life — a first for medical science.
U.S. doctors have transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to save his life — a first for medical science.
Resolutions for your furry friends (how much should you really be feeding Fido)
It's not just humans making resolutions. Our furry friends can live their best lives in 2022 as well! Dr. Eric Ruhland joined Good Day with a few resolutions for pets, from leash behavior to weight management.
It's not just humans making resolutions. Our furry friends can live their best lives in 2022 as well! Dr. Eric Ruhland joined Good Day with a few resolutions for pets, from leash behavior to weight management.
CDC guidelines: When is the best time to get tested for COVID-19 after exposure?
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
Minneapolis teachers union continues push for online classes as COVID cases rise
The extreme wind chill forecast for Monday morning became the perfect storm, when combined with the COVID-fueled bus driver shortage. Minneapolis Public Schools announcing online learning for Monday only brought a mixed reaction from the president of the Minneapolis teachers union.
The extreme wind chill forecast for Monday morning became the perfect storm, when combined with the COVID-fueled bus driver shortage. Minneapolis Public Schools announcing online learning for Monday only brought a mixed reaction from the president of the Minneapolis teachers union.
COVID sick time: Stay home or work? Omicron poses conundrum
Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.
Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.
Teen artists address racism in exhibit at Minneapolis Institute of Art
A new exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art showcases the creative talents of dozens of students in the metro. The focus of their work is addressing racism as a public health crisis through art.
A new exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art showcases the creative talents of dozens of students in the metro. The focus of their work is addressing racism as a public health crisis through art.
Hospitals: Don't go to emergency room, urgent care for COVID tests
Hospitals across the state are urging Minnesotans not to go to emergency departments or urgent care centers for a COVID-19 test.
Hospitals across the state are urging Minnesotans not to go to emergency departments or urgent care centers for a COVID-19 test.
COVID vaccine mandate: Supreme Court weighs rules for businesses, health care
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
Can we trust rapid COVID-19 tests? Mayo doctor weighs in
Can we trust rapid COVID-19 tests? Should I swab my throat for my at-home antigen test? Dr. Matthew Binnicker, Director of Clinical Virology at Mayo Clinic, answers those questions and more.
Can we trust rapid COVID-19 tests? Should I swab my throat for my at-home antigen test? Dr. Matthew Binnicker, Director of Clinical Virology at Mayo Clinic, answers those questions and more.
Boosters available for ages 12-15 as COVID continues to impact schools
Families have a new tool in their fight against COVID-19 as cases of the omicron variant continue to spike. On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed a plan to give Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to kids from ages 12 to 15.
Families have a new tool in their fight against COVID-19 as cases of the omicron variant continue to spike. On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed a plan to give Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to kids from ages 12 to 15.
New HealthPartners research shows COVID-19 vaccine does not cause preterm births
New research on childbirths conducted in part by the HealthPartners Institute shows the COVID-19 vaccine does not result in preterm birth or low birth weight.
New research on childbirths conducted in part by the HealthPartners Institute shows the COVID-19 vaccine does not result in preterm birth or low birth weight.
Things you may have missed in 2021: Scientific, medical advances and more
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
Record weekly COVID-19 cases reported worldwide but fewer deaths, WHO says
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
Kick off your 2022 wellness journey with products from local makers
From locally- designed yoga mats to a juice cleanse, local health and fitness entrepreneurs want to give you a lift on your wellness journey. Madeline Nachbar, Style and Trend editor for MSP Mag, had some ideas to kick of 2022 on the right foot.
From locally- designed yoga mats to a juice cleanse, local health and fitness entrepreneurs want to give you a lift on your wellness journey. Madeline Nachbar, Style and Trend editor for MSP Mag, had some ideas to kick of 2022 on the right foot.
Nonprofit in need of volunteers to pack meals for Minnesota schools
Nearly two years into the pandemic, and some nonprofits are facing a shortage in volunteers. The shortfall is seriously impeding one local organization's efforts to fight child hunger.
Nearly two years into the pandemic, and some nonprofits are facing a shortage in volunteers. The shortfall is seriously impeding one local organization's efforts to fight child hunger.
Minneapolis, St. Paul reinstate indoor mask mandates
Minneapolis and St. Paul reinstated indoor mask mandates Wednesday as the state grapples with a surge in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant.
Minneapolis and St. Paul reinstated indoor mask mandates Wednesday as the state grapples with a surge in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant.