Health

Health
'Face It': A safe space for men and boys to talk openly about mental health
Experts say that many men and boys don’t talk openly about their struggles, and that makes it hard for them to seek help. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two mental health professionals who work closely with men and boys.
Disability advocates have been closely watching the case of Cindy Hagen, who is quadriplegic and has been at Mayo Clinic’s Austin hospital since last summer. They say her case underscores continued challenges in the systems that surround people living with disabilities.
Rebroadcast: Tutoring boosts students after the pandemic 'teaching loss'
The loss of classroom instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic fell hardest on low-income families and students of color. In this rebroadcast, MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how intensive tutoring could help Minnesota students catch up, build confidence and close the pandemic gap.
The simple intervention that may keep Black moms healthier
A Boston hospital gets daily, home blood pressure checks for moms at risk for the pregnancy complication, pre-eclampsia. The effort is a response to alarming rates of Black maternal mortality.
Vice President Harris pledges aid to Ghana amid security and economic concerns
Vice President Kamala Harris opened her weeklong trip to Africa by vowing support for Ghana, a democratic pillar in the region that's being squeezed by an economic crisis and security concerns.