Parents welcome less invasive child heart procedure with faster recovery, less scarring
Pediatric cardiac surgeons at a Minneapolis hospital have finetuned a procedure for child heart surgery that avoids a long-term scar and has a faster recovery time.
Pediatric cardiac surgeons at a Minneapolis hospital have finetuned a procedure for child heart surgery that avoids a long-term scar and has a faster recovery time.
These are America's fittest cities
Arlington, Virginia tops the American College of Sports Medicine's list of fittest cities for the fourth straight year. Here's how the rest of the list shaped out:
Arlington, Virginia tops the American College of Sports Medicine's list of fittest cities for the fourth straight year. Here's how the rest of the list shaped out:
COVID-19 cases, deaths are rising again globally, WHO reports
The World Health Organization reported Wednesday that deaths climbed last week after nine straight weeks of decline. It recorded more than 55,000 lives lost, a 3% increase from the week before.
The World Health Organization reported Wednesday that deaths climbed last week after nine straight weeks of decline. It recorded more than 55,000 lives lost, a 3% increase from the week before.
Audit finds no overpayments by Minnesota for COVID-19 tests
The Office of the Legislative Auditor said Wednesday that it found no evidence that the state of Minnesota overpaid two companies it hired to conduct mail in and other rapid COVID-19 saliva testing.
The Office of the Legislative Auditor said Wednesday that it found no evidence that the state of Minnesota overpaid two companies it hired to conduct mail in and other rapid COVID-19 saliva testing.
Olivia Rodrigo visits White House to record videos promoting COVID-19 vaccine
The singer met with President Joe Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci Wednesday, assisting in the administration’s efforts to get more youth vaccinated against COVID-19.
The singer met with President Joe Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci Wednesday, assisting in the administration’s efforts to get more youth vaccinated against COVID-19.
93,000 Americans died of overdoses last year, a new record
U.S. overdose deaths climbed to a record 93,000 last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The previous record was 72,000.
U.S. overdose deaths climbed to a record 93,000 last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The previous record was 72,000.
Air quality alert expanded in northern Minnesota due to Canadian wildfire smoke
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency expanded its air quality alert for northern Minnesota as smoke from wildfires in Canada moves into the area.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency expanded its air quality alert for northern Minnesota as smoke from wildfires in Canada moves into the area.
Minnesota summer camps work to keep COVID-19 at bay
Summertime means summer camp. But in recent weeks, health officials have seen COVID-19 outbreaks emerge at summer camps in Texas, Illinois, Florida, Missouri and Kansas.
Summertime means summer camp. But in recent weeks, health officials have seen COVID-19 outbreaks emerge at summer camps in Texas, Illinois, Florida, Missouri and Kansas.
Loretto Larks dedicate game to player battling cancer
This weekend, his Larks are stepping up to help the young man, dedicating a game to fundraising for his medical needs.
This weekend, his Larks are stepping up to help the young man, dedicating a game to fundraising for his medical needs.
CDC says J&J vaccine has ‘small possible risk’ of rare neurological disorder
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may pose a “small possible risk” of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials said Monday.
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may pose a “small possible risk” of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials said Monday.
Pfizer to discuss booster shots with US health officials Monday
Pfizer says it plans to meet with top U.S. health officials Monday to discuss the drugmaker’s request for federal authorization of a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Pfizer says it plans to meet with top U.S. health officials Monday to discuss the drugmaker’s request for federal authorization of a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Unvaccinated people account for 'virtually all' COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths, White House says
Unvaccinated people now account for “virtually all” COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, according to the White House.
Unvaccinated people now account for “virtually all” COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, according to the White House.
Minnesota to wind down COVID-19 mass vaccination sites
Minnesota will begin to wind down operations at most mass vaccination sites this month, with all but the Mall of America site expected to close by August 7.
Minnesota will begin to wind down operations at most mass vaccination sites this month, with all but the Mall of America site expected to close by August 7.
Health officials warn about Legionnaires’ disease cases linked to Albert Lea hotel
The Minnesota health department has issued a warning after two confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to an Albert Lea, Minn. hotel.
The Minnesota health department has issued a warning after two confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to an Albert Lea, Minn. hotel.
Aduhelm: FDA head calls for review of Alzheimer's drug
Dr. Janet Woodcock, the acting head of the FDA, is calling for a review of highly unusual contacts between her agency’s drug reviewers and the maker of a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug.
Dr. Janet Woodcock, the acting head of the FDA, is calling for a review of highly unusual contacts between her agency’s drug reviewers and the maker of a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug.
US death rates fall for lung cancer, melanoma, report says
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
Fauci says all 3 COVID-19 vaccines effective against delta variant
The delta variant is spreading in the U.S., particularly in areas with low vaccination rates, and has become the most dominant strain in the country.
The delta variant is spreading in the U.S., particularly in areas with low vaccination rates, and has become the most dominant strain in the country.
Cold weather virus in summer baffles doctors, worries parents
The recent emergence of a virus that typically sickens children in colder months has baffled U.S. pediatricians and put many infants in the hospital with troublesome coughs and breathing trouble.
The recent emergence of a virus that typically sickens children in colder months has baffled U.S. pediatricians and put many infants in the hospital with troublesome coughs and breathing trouble.
Millennials more adventurous in kitchen, least likely to safely handle food
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more Americans are cooking at home but over 50% don’t know basic food safety rules, a new survey found.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more Americans are cooking at home but over 50% don’t know basic food safety rules, a new survey found.
Purdue Pharma: 15 states agree to OxyContin maker's bankruptcy plan
Fifteen states have reached a $4.5 billion settlement in OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy plan.
Fifteen states have reached a $4.5 billion settlement in OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy plan.