Treating sleep apnea in older adults may reduce risk of dementia, study finds
Researchers say the discovery is important because it stresses the impact sleep can have on cognitive function.
Researchers say the discovery is important because it stresses the impact sleep can have on cognitive function.
Minnesota reports 1,713 new COVID-19 cases, 6 more deaths Sunday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,713 new cases of COVID-19 and six more deaths Sunday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,713 new cases of COVID-19 and six more deaths Sunday.
Prior COVID-19 infection boosts immune response to variants after one dose of Pfizer vaccine, UK study finds
The study found that just one shot of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine boosted protection against COVID-19 variants - but only for those who had been previously infected with the virus.
The study found that just one shot of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine boosted protection against COVID-19 variants - but only for those who had been previously infected with the virus.
Physicians suing USDA claim latest dietary guidelines cater to meat, dairy industries, not health of Americans
he plaintiffs said the guidelines promote the interest of the meat and dairy industries while disregarding data showing the harm meat and dairy can cause, such as cancer and digestive issues.
he plaintiffs said the guidelines promote the interest of the meat and dairy industries while disregarding data showing the harm meat and dairy can cause, such as cancer and digestive issues.
India COVID-19 outbreak: All adults now eligible for vaccine amid deadly surge in cases
Amid the devastating surge, only a fraction of India’s population will be able to afford the prices charged by private hospitals - leaving the government to immunize 900 million adults.
Amid the devastating surge, only a fraction of India’s population will be able to afford the prices charged by private hospitals - leaving the government to immunize 900 million adults.
Minnesota reports 1,723 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths Saturday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,723 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 more deaths Saturday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,723 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 more deaths Saturday.
'It’s safe. It’s effective. It’s free': Obama encourages youth vaccinations with TikTok PSA
Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.
Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.
After a year of struggles caused by pandemic, recovering addicts celebrate graduation from rehab
During the pandemic, experts say there was a massive increase in addiction troubles across the nation. At the same time, facilities that help addicts were forced to take steps to stop COVID-19 spread.
During the pandemic, experts say there was a massive increase in addiction troubles across the nation. At the same time, facilities that help addicts were forced to take steps to stop COVID-19 spread.
Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office launches free online Narcan training
Two organizations in the Twin Cities metro are offering Narcan training classes online in order to help save lives.
Two organizations in the Twin Cities metro are offering Narcan training classes online in order to help save lives.
Boy with rare condition receives adaptive bike from Gillette Children’s
A Minnesota boy with special health needs is back on the trails after receiving an adaptive bike from Gillette Children's Hospital.
A Minnesota boy with special health needs is back on the trails after receiving an adaptive bike from Gillette Children's Hospital.
TSA to extend mask requirements for all travelers through September
The TSA announced on Friday it will be extending mask requirements for all travelers through Sept. 13, 2021.
The TSA announced on Friday it will be extending mask requirements for all travelers through Sept. 13, 2021.
3 Colorado police officers resign after video of arrest of 73-year-old woman with dementia
Three Colorado police officers involved in the arrest of a 73-year-old woman with dementia who was shown being pushed to the ground and handcuffed on body camera footage have resigned.
Three Colorado police officers involved in the arrest of a 73-year-old woman with dementia who was shown being pushed to the ground and handcuffed on body camera footage have resigned.
More than 100 million people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in US, CDC says
Disneyland has reopened in Southern California. Cruise lines are welcoming the news that they could be sailing again in the U.S. by midsummer.
Disneyland has reopened in Southern California. Cruise lines are welcoming the news that they could be sailing again in the U.S. by midsummer.
Minnesota reports 1,877 new COVID-19 cases, 16 deaths Friday as 7-day average positivity rate drops
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,877 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 more deaths Friday as the state’s seven-day rolling average positivity rate continues to drop.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,877 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 more deaths Friday as the state’s seven-day rolling average positivity rate continues to drop.
Mall of America community vaccination site prioritizing teens for COVID-19 vaccines
The state-run community vaccination site at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota is prioritizing 16 and 17 year olds this week to get the Pfizer vaccine, the state Department of Education says.
The state-run community vaccination site at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota is prioritizing 16 and 17 year olds this week to get the Pfizer vaccine, the state Department of Education says.
Doctors: You should still get vaccinated even if you already beat COVID-19 once
Minnesota health leaders are urging everyone who is eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine -- even if you have already beat the virus once.
Minnesota health leaders are urging everyone who is eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine -- even if you have already beat the virus once.
HealthPartners unveils digital proof of vaccination card
Some venues and businesses are requiring vaccinations, so new efforts are afoot to help people prove their vaccination status.
Some venues and businesses are requiring vaccinations, so new efforts are afoot to help people prove their vaccination status.
Miscarriage risk 43% higher for Black women, new study suggests
Black women face a significantly higher risk of having a miscarriage than White women, a new study revealed.
Black women face a significantly higher risk of having a miscarriage than White women, a new study revealed.
CDC study finds unsafe bedding leading cause of sudden unexpected infant deaths
The CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend keeping soft bedding — like blankets, pillow, bumper pads and soft toys — out of a baby's sleeping area.
The CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend keeping soft bedding — like blankets, pillow, bumper pads and soft toys — out of a baby's sleeping area.
Minnesota reports 1,921 new COVID-19 cases, 15 more deaths Thursday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,921 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 more deaths Thursday. Minnesota has seen 573,938 COVID-19 cases and 7,128 deaths since the pandemic began.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,921 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 more deaths Thursday. Minnesota has seen 573,938 COVID-19 cases and 7,128 deaths since the pandemic began.