ICU COVID-19 cases in Minnesota at highest level since start of 2021
The number of COVID-19 patients currently in the ICU in Minnesota is the highest it has been since the beginning of the year, according to the latest health department data.
The number of COVID-19 patients currently in the ICU in Minnesota is the highest it has been since the beginning of the year, according to the latest health department data.
Granddaughters of women exposed to DDT have 2-3 times higher chance of obesity, early periods, study says
A recent study found that granddaughters of women who were exposed to the now-banned chemical pesticide, DDT, have 2-3 times higher chances of experiencing obesity and earlier periods.
A recent study found that granddaughters of women who were exposed to the now-banned chemical pesticide, DDT, have 2-3 times higher chances of experiencing obesity and earlier periods.
Pollen could play role increased COVID-19 infection rates, study suggests
The spring season correlates with increased pollen counts, and according to a new study, the common allergen could be making COVID-19 infection rates worse.
The spring season correlates with increased pollen counts, and according to a new study, the common allergen could be making COVID-19 infection rates worse.
Potential HIV vaccine utilizing same mRNA technology as COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in early human trial
A potential HIV vaccine that utilizes he same mRNA technology as the COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna is showing promising results.
A potential HIV vaccine that utilizes he same mRNA technology as the COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna is showing promising results.
Researchers launch study on whether Apple Watch, iPhones can detect illnesses like COVID-19
A study to test out if Apple Watches and iPhones can detect certain illnesses, such as COVID-19, is accepting participants in the Seattle area.
A study to test out if Apple Watches and iPhones can detect certain illnesses, such as COVID-19, is accepting participants in the Seattle area.
Minnesota tells providers to suspend using J&J vaccine as feds investigation rare blood clots
Minnesota health officials are scrambling to reschedule appointments for people who were supposed to get a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine this week after telling health providers to stop using their J&J doses for now.
Minnesota health officials are scrambling to reschedule appointments for people who were supposed to get a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine this week after telling health providers to stop using their J&J doses for now.
White House announces steps to curb Black maternal mortality rate
President Joe Biden announced steps Tuesday to address the high mortality rate of Black mothers in the United States through equal access to health care and combating systemic racism.
President Joe Biden announced steps Tuesday to address the high mortality rate of Black mothers in the United States through equal access to health care and combating systemic racism.
Minnesota reports 1,367 new COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations increase
Minnesota health officials reported 2,102,859 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 1,425,236 have received both doses as the state faces setbacks due to the pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Minnesota health officials reported 2,102,859 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 1,425,236 have received both doses as the state faces setbacks due to the pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause: What to know if you received shot, have future appointment and more
What should you do if you got the J&J COVID-19 vaccine, or have an appointment to get one? Here’s what you need to know.
What should you do if you got the J&J COVID-19 vaccine, or have an appointment to get one? Here’s what you need to know.
U.S. recommends "pause" in Johnson & Johnson vaccine to investigate blood clotting issues
The US is recommending a 'pause' for the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate clotting reports.
The US is recommending a 'pause' for the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate clotting reports.
47% of those 16 and older have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Minnesota health officials reported 2,084,627 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 1,420,328 have received both doses.
Minnesota health officials reported 2,084,627 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 1,420,328 have received both doses.
Near-universal mask use could save 14,000 lives from COVID-19 in US by August, according to model
A new model suggests that if 95% of Americans wear a mask, 14,000 lives could be saved over the summer from COVID-19 in the United States.
A new model suggests that if 95% of Americans wear a mask, 14,000 lives could be saved over the summer from COVID-19 in the United States.
Bhutan vaccinates 93% of its adults in just 16 days
As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.
As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.
104-year-old woman released from hospital after 2nd bout with COVID-19
A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.
A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.
Researchers develop blood test that could help gauge depression, bipolar disorder
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
Public health alert issued for 200k lbs. of raw ground turkey products over salmonella concerns
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert over salmonella concerns for thousands of pounds of raw ground turkey products shipped nationwide.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert over salmonella concerns for thousands of pounds of raw ground turkey products shipped nationwide.
More than 2 million Minnesotans have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Minnesota health officials reported 2,050,888 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 1,386,766 have received both doses.
Minnesota health officials reported 2,050,888 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 1,386,766 have received both doses.
Artificial intelligence, like algorithms, could crack the language of cancer and Alzheimer’s, study finds
The study found that looking at cancer and neurodegenerative diseases with artificial intelligence could lead to discovering how to alleviate symptoms - or maybe even prevent the diagnosis from happening at all.
The study found that looking at cancer and neurodegenerative diseases with artificial intelligence could lead to discovering how to alleviate symptoms - or maybe even prevent the diagnosis from happening at all.
Muslim leaders in Minnesota push to get community vaccinated before Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan begins on Monday, and in Minnesota, there’s been a push to make sure those in the Muslim community who want to be vaccinated are able to be ahead of the holiday.
The holy month of Ramadan begins on Monday, and in Minnesota, there’s been a push to make sure those in the Muslim community who want to be vaccinated are able to be ahead of the holiday.
Group holds healing meeting for people stressed by trauma of Chauvin trial
As the trial of Derek Chauvin enters its third week of testimony, some people are finding the proceeding emotionally draining.
As the trial of Derek Chauvin enters its third week of testimony, some people are finding the proceeding emotionally draining.