COVID-19 vaccine: CDC panel recommends shots for ages 6 months and older
Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months of age and older.
Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months of age and older.
Is 10,000 steps enough?
With fitness apps like FitBit and Garmin, many people strive to hit 10,000 steps a day or more. But, what do doctors say?
With fitness apps like FitBit and Garmin, many people strive to hit 10,000 steps a day or more. But, what do doctors say?
FDA advisers: Popular nasal decongestant ineffective for congestion relief
The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is likely no better than a dummy pill, according to government experts.
The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is likely no better than a dummy pill, according to government experts.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccine, CDC set to issue recommendations this week
There’s still another step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off. A CDC advisory panel is set to issue recommendations Tuesday on who most needs the updated shots.
There’s still another step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off. A CDC advisory panel is set to issue recommendations Tuesday on who most needs the updated shots.
These are the 3 vaccines doctors hope will block fall 'tripledemic'
COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.
COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.
Sophie?s Squad 5K run
Sophie's Squad, a nonprofit organization that works to improve mental health in athletes, hosted a 5K run on Saturday. The organization was named after Sophie Wieland, a young athlete who died by suicide.
Sophie's Squad, a nonprofit organization that works to improve mental health in athletes, hosted a 5K run on Saturday. The organization was named after Sophie Wieland, a young athlete who died by suicide.
Sunday, Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day
The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.
The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.
Study finds U.S. heart disease deaths connected to obesity have tripled in 20 Years
A recent report revealed that obesity-related cardiovascular deaths among U.S. populations tripled between 1999 and 2020.
A recent report revealed that obesity-related cardiovascular deaths among U.S. populations tripled between 1999 and 2020.
Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine offers 'strong immune response' to new variant
The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.
The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.
Momentum builds for End-of-Life Options Act in Minnesota
Some DFL lawmakers are pushing legislation at the Capitol to make Minnesota a state where, under specific circumstances, a person suffering from disease could end their own life with medical assistance.
Some DFL lawmakers are pushing legislation at the Capitol to make Minnesota a state where, under specific circumstances, a person suffering from disease could end their own life with medical assistance.
Momentum builds for End-of-Life Options Act
It is a difficult subject to talk about -- end-of-life care and giving terminally ill patients medical aid in dying. Some DFL lawmakers are pushing legislation at the Capitol to make Minnesota a state where, under specific circumstances, a person suffering from disease could end their own life with medical assistance.
It is a difficult subject to talk about -- end-of-life care and giving terminally ill patients medical aid in dying. Some DFL lawmakers are pushing legislation at the Capitol to make Minnesota a state where, under specific circumstances, a person suffering from disease could end their own life with medical assistance.
MN task force on psychedelics: State reviews use of mushrooms, LSD, MDMA for mental health
Minnesota may be setting the stage to become the third state to legalize psychedelics in some form.
Minnesota may be setting the stage to become the third state to legalize psychedelics in some form.
MN reviews using psychedelics for mental health
Minnesota may be setting the stage to become the third state to legalize psychedelics in some form. The 2023 legislature established a task force to advise members on the legal, medical, and policy issues surrounding the use of these drugs by doctors.
Minnesota may be setting the stage to become the third state to legalize psychedelics in some form. The 2023 legislature established a task force to advise members on the legal, medical, and policy issues surrounding the use of these drugs by doctors.
Air pollution from wildfires linked to dementia cases, study says
Particulate pollution comes from several sources, not just wildfires, but the study identified particulates from wildfires and agriculture as the sources linked to dementia cases.
Particulate pollution comes from several sources, not just wildfires, but the study identified particulates from wildfires and agriculture as the sources linked to dementia cases.
Gender-specific warning signs of cardiac arrest are revealed in study
‘Sex-specific symptoms’ occurred within 24 hours of heart attack, said researchers.
‘Sex-specific symptoms’ occurred within 24 hours of heart attack, said researchers.
AI medical capabilities show accuracy in clinical decision making
ChatGPT was best in making a "final diagnosis," where it was 77% accurate, according to Mass General Brigham research
ChatGPT was best in making a "final diagnosis," where it was 77% accurate, according to Mass General Brigham research
MDH investigating outbreak linked to raw milk from Morrison County farm
This is the second time this summer that the MDH has investigated an outbreak linked to raw milk.
This is the second time this summer that the MDH has investigated an outbreak linked to raw milk.
Minnesota adds RSV, influenza to wastewater testing programs
New steps are being taken through monitoring wastewater data to expand the testing to include illnesses like RSV and influenza.
New steps are being taken through monitoring wastewater data to expand the testing to include illnesses like RSV and influenza.
RSV, Influenza wastewater testing increasing
New steps are being taken through monitoring wastewater data to expand the testing to include illnesses like RSV and influenza.
New steps are being taken through monitoring wastewater data to expand the testing to include illnesses like RSV and influenza.
US to regulate nursing home staff for 1st time, but proposal lower than many advocates hoped
An association that lobbies for health care facilities says President Joe Biden’s decision to require nursing homes to comply with federal rules on staffing levels will cost them billions of dollars.
An association that lobbies for health care facilities says President Joe Biden’s decision to require nursing homes to comply with federal rules on staffing levels will cost them billions of dollars.