Health

September 3, 2022 6:14 PM

The VA says it will provide abortions in some cases even in states where it's banned

The new policy came in response to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, which saw a number of states move to limit or ban abortion.

by Joe Hernandez

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September 3, 2022 4:00 AM

Making a more accessible fair experience

The Minnesota State Fair is a different experience for everyone. There is no denying it is loud, overcrowded and anxiety-inducing but if you’re autistic, it can be even more nerve-wracking. Jillian Nelson of the Autism Society of Minnesota took MPR News on a tour of the fair through the lens of an autistic person.

by Sam Stroozas and Ben Hovland

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September 2, 2022 5:23 PM

The monkeypox outbreak may be slowing in the U.S., but health officials urge caution

Rates of new cases are declining in major cities, suggesting public health campaigns are working. But the spread

by Will Stone and Pien Huang

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September 2, 2022 3:26 PM

Brand new booster paired with some hopeful COVID trends

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a new COVID-19 booster shot yesterday that targets the recently circulating BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants. The new Pfizer-BioNTech booster is available for anyone age 12 or older, while Moderna’s new version is for anyone age 18 or older.

by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Craig Helmstetter

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September 2, 2022 2:48 PM

Autism centers say they are in a staffing crisis

In a trend that is more acute in the last two years, centers for autistic people in Minnesota have been struggling to find enough staff members — and the money to pay them.

by Linton Ritchie Jr.

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September 2, 2022 4:30 AM

Pregnant woman who claimed her fetus was an HOV lane passenger gets another ticket

Brandy Bottone got the first traffic violation dismissed, arguing that under Texas' abortion law, her fetus counted as a person. She's hoping to make the same argument again.

by Vanessa Romo

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September 1, 2022 6:53 PM

CDC recommends new booster shots to fight omicron

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky has signed off on updated versions of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines that target the original virus and the omicron subvariants.

by Jane Greenhalgh and Rob Stein

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September 1, 2022 8:48 AM

Twin Cities, Duluth nurses set 3-day strike starting Sept. 12

The decision by the union representing some 15,000 nurses in Duluth and across the Twin Cities comes weeks after union members voted to authorize a strike. Negotiations are ongoing.

by Michelle Wiley

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September 1, 2022 8:38 AM

Osterholm: 'Stay current' on upcoming COVID booster shots

Upgraded COVID-19 vaccines are on the way. On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration approved new, reformulated versions of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. Michael Osterholm joins MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to share what that means for our immunity against new and future strains of the virus.

by Cathy Wurzer, Aron Woldeslassie, Matt Mikus and Gretchen Brown

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August 31, 2022 12:41 PM

The U.S. diet is deadly. Here are 7 ideas to get Americans eating healthier

The way many Americans eat is fueling chronic disease. Here are seven big ideas from the White House's upcoming nutrition conference for how to improve Americans' diets.

by Allison Aubrey

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