US COVID-19 deaths: Most who died recently were unvaccinated, data shows

US COVID-19 deaths: Most who died recently were unvaccinated, data shows

Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been and an indication that daily deaths — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots.

Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been and an indication that daily deaths — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots.

Lilly to seek FDA approval for potential Alzheimer's drug donanemab

Lilly to seek FDA approval for potential Alzheimer's drug donanemab

The drugmaker said Thursday that it plans to submit its potential treatment donanemab to the Food and Drug Administration later this year.

The drugmaker said Thursday that it plans to submit its potential treatment donanemab to the Food and Drug Administration later this year.

Researchers find 'tree inequity' for communities of color

Researchers find 'tree inequity' for communities of color

There’s a new research tool that shows how the number of trees planted in neighborhoods is a direct reflection of income and equity.

There’s a new research tool that shows how the number of trees planted in neighborhoods is a direct reflection of income and equity.

2 Minneapolis beaches closed due to E. coli levels

2 Minneapolis beaches closed due to E. coli levels

Two beaches in Minneapolis are temporarily closed due to elevated E. coli levels, the park board says.

Two beaches in Minneapolis are temporarily closed due to elevated E. coli levels, the park board says.

STDs rates decrease slightly overall during COVID-19 pandemic, MDH data shows

STDs rates decrease slightly overall during COVID-19 pandemic, MDH data shows

New data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows while some sexually transmitted diseases and HIV rates decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, other STDs increased.

New data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows while some sexually transmitted diseases and HIV rates decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, other STDs increased.

Daily COVID-19 deaths in US hit lowest point since early pandemic

Daily COVID-19 deaths in US hit lowest point since early pandemic

The U.S. is reaching a pair of encouraging milestones as the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the nation continues to loosen. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the outbreak's early days in March 2020.

The U.S. is reaching a pair of encouraging milestones as the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the nation continues to loosen. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the outbreak's early days in March 2020.

Biden shares plan to ship remaining 55M COVID-19 vaccines globally

Biden shares plan to ship remaining 55M COVID-19 vaccines globally

President Joe Biden is expected to fall short of his commitment to shipping 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad by the end of July.

President Joe Biden is expected to fall short of his commitment to shipping 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad by the end of July.

All kids should be screened for potential heart-related issues, AAP says

All kids should be screened for potential heart-related issues, AAP says

All kids should be screened for conditions that can lead to cardiac arrest or death, even if they don’t play sports, the American Academy of Pediatrics now says.

All kids should be screened for conditions that can lead to cardiac arrest or death, even if they don’t play sports, the American Academy of Pediatrics now says.

Heat wave could cause more cases of West Nile virus this year

Heat wave could cause more cases of West Nile virus this year

While overall mosquito counts are down due to the dry weather, there has been a rise in Culex mosquitoes in the metro.

While overall mosquito counts are down due to the dry weather, there has been a rise in Culex mosquitoes in the metro.

Sperm count not affected by COVID-19 vaccine, study finds

Sperm count not affected by COVID-19 vaccine, study finds

A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.

A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.

US-Canada border restrictions extended until July 21

US-Canada border restrictions extended until July 21

Border restrictions on nonessential travel with the United States will be extended until July 21, officials said Wednesday, as Canada works to get a higher percentage of Canadians fully vaccinated.

Border restrictions on nonessential travel with the United States will be extended until July 21, officials said Wednesday, as Canada works to get a higher percentage of Canadians fully vaccinated.