Pandemic's impact on teens' mental health coming into focus
According to the CDC, children's mental health-related emergency department visits rose 31 percent among 12- to 17-year-olds in April through October last year.
According to the CDC, children's mental health-related emergency department visits rose 31 percent among 12- to 17-year-olds in April through October last year.
Minnesota falls short of Walz's July 1 COVID vaccination goal
Minnesota has fallen as many as 133,000 people short of Gov. Tim Walz's initial goal of getting 70% of Minnesotans ages 16 and older vaccinated by July 1.
Minnesota has fallen as many as 133,000 people short of Gov. Tim Walz's initial goal of getting 70% of Minnesotans ages 16 and older vaccinated by July 1.
Minnesota dad cutting his hair to raise money for Rett Syndrome research
Chuck Evert has been growing his hair for the last 14 months. While he jokes that it primarily is to annoy his wife, he adds that mandatory shutdowns due to the pandemic also played a role.
Chuck Evert has been growing his hair for the last 14 months. While he jokes that it primarily is to annoy his wife, he adds that mandatory shutdowns due to the pandemic also played a role.
Moderna: Blood samples show vaccine effective against delta variant
According to Moderna, its coronavirus vaccine is effective against emerging variants including the highly contagious delta variant — a hopeful sign as the virus continues to evolve.
According to Moderna, its coronavirus vaccine is effective against emerging variants including the highly contagious delta variant — a hopeful sign as the virus continues to evolve.
MDH: Unvaccinated people should get tested for COVID-19 after any summer travel
The Minnesota Department of Health is recommending people who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19 get tested after any travel this summer and every two weeks if they are frequently out in public.
The Minnesota Department of Health is recommending people who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19 get tested after any travel this summer and every two weeks if they are frequently out in public.
Mixing AstraZeneca, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines provides ‘robust’ protection, study says
Being able to mix vaccines could help optimize the global vaccine supply and provide shots to communities with limited access to healthcare.
Being able to mix vaccines could help optimize the global vaccine supply and provide shots to communities with limited access to healthcare.
Stop nap shaming! How to take a healthy nap (and yes, it's encouraged)
There's no reason to nap shame! Experts say naps can be a healthy part of your sleep routine. Dr. Michael Howell from the University of Minnesota Medical School joined the Buzz with advice on how to take your best nap.
There's no reason to nap shame! Experts say naps can be a healthy part of your sleep routine. Dr. Michael Howell from the University of Minnesota Medical School joined the Buzz with advice on how to take your best nap.
Doctors still see patients delaying cancer screenings, treatment as pandemic wanes
Doctors in Minnesota say they’re still seeing a patients delaying cancer screenings despite the ease of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Doctors in Minnesota say they’re still seeing a patients delaying cancer screenings despite the ease of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Cedar Lake beaches temporarily close due to sanitary sewer backup
The three Cedar Lake beaches are temporarily closed following a sanitary sewer backup in St. Louis Park, according to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
The three Cedar Lake beaches are temporarily closed following a sanitary sewer backup in St. Louis Park, according to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines likely offer long-lasting protection, study finds
A study found that immune cells were still being churned out to fight the virus nearly four months after receiving the first dose of an mRNA vaccine.
A study found that immune cells were still being churned out to fight the virus nearly four months after receiving the first dose of an mRNA vaccine.
Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen cooked shrimp, CDC says
The CDC has linked frozen cooked shrimp to a Salmonella outbreak that has sicked multiple people. The shrimp is now recalled nationwide.
The CDC has linked frozen cooked shrimp to a Salmonella outbreak that has sicked multiple people. The shrimp is now recalled nationwide.
As delta variant rises globally, US targeting younger adults for vaccines
Several countries are reinstating safety measures as the delta variant continues to spread. And in the U.S., the Biden administration is now targeting a group dubbed “the movable middle” to get vaccinated.
Several countries are reinstating safety measures as the delta variant continues to spread. And in the U.S., the Biden administration is now targeting a group dubbed “the movable middle” to get vaccinated.
Minnesota reports 101 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths Sunday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 101 new COVID-19 cases and four more deaths Sunday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 101 new COVID-19 cases and four more deaths Sunday.
US blood banks hit ‘unprecedented’ critical shortage
The American Red Cross and other organizations are warning Americans about a critical blood shortage and are soliciting donations to help increase the supply.
The American Red Cross and other organizations are warning Americans about a critical blood shortage and are soliciting donations to help increase the supply.
Minnesota reports 79 new COVID-19 cases, 6 more deaths Saturday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 79 new COVID-19 cases and six more deaths Saturday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 79 new COVID-19 cases and six more deaths Saturday.
US saw biggest drop in life expectancy since WWII due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
A new study found that Life expectancy in the United States dropped a staggering two years between 2018 and 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A new study found that Life expectancy in the United States dropped a staggering two years between 2018 and 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Drinking 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day reduces risk of liver cancer, study suggests
A recent study suggests drinking between three to four cups of coffee a day decreases the chances of someone who has chronic liver disease from developing cancer or other more severe illnesses as a result of the disease.
A recent study suggests drinking between three to four cups of coffee a day decreases the chances of someone who has chronic liver disease from developing cancer or other more severe illnesses as a result of the disease.
Man believed to have longest coronavirus infection had virus for 300 days
A man in England is believed to have had COVID-19 for about 300 days, the longest recorded so far, according to medical papers.
A man in England is believed to have had COVID-19 for about 300 days, the longest recorded so far, according to medical papers.
St. Cloud Hospital first to use 4D hologram technology during heart procedure
A St. Cloud hospital is using 4D technology allowing doctors to use a live hologram during certain procedures.
A St. Cloud hospital is using 4D technology allowing doctors to use a live hologram during certain procedures.
COVID-19 delta variant reported after outdoor Euro 2020 match, health officials say
Danish health officials say at least seven people have tested positive for the coronavirus after attending European Championship soccer games in Copenhagen.
Danish health officials say at least seven people have tested positive for the coronavirus after attending European Championship soccer games in Copenhagen.