Health

July 25, 2022 4:01 AM

How a near-death experience could change the way you live

When Randy Schiefer was hospitalized with COVID-19, he wasn't sure he would survive. Now, he looks back at that experience as the most important thing that has ever happened to him.

by Lee Hale

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July 25, 2022 4:00 AM

The role of independent funds to help people access abortion is growing

Independent funds that help people pay for abortions have been flooded with donations since Roe v. Wade was overturned, but demand and costs are also rising as more states enact restrictive bans.

by Ryan Levi and Dan Gorenstein

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July 25, 2022 4:00 AM

Corporate America reckons with its role in reproductive rights

A growing list of companies is offering to cover travel expenses for abortion care, if an employee lives in a state with restrictive laws. Yet corporate America still has its own issues to address.

by Lauren Hodges

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July 24, 2022 6:21 PM

Monkeypox explained: How to protect yourself and what to watch out for

The World Health Organization has declared monkeypox a public health emergency of global concern. From how it spreads to preventive measures, here's what you need to know about the disease.

by Dustin Jones

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July 24, 2022 11:25 AM

President Biden's COVID symptoms are improving, his doctor says

Biden's physician says the president's symptoms "continue to improve significantly" and that he is now mainly dealing with a sore throat.

by Shauneen Miranda

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July 23, 2022 11:33 AM

Biden's COVID symptoms are less troublesome, his doctor says

The president's symptoms now include a sore throat and body aches, Dr. Kevin O'Connor said. Biden is likely infected with the BA.5 subvariant of omicron.

by NPR Washington Desk

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July 23, 2022 11:13 AM

Monkeypox is a global emergency, WHO chief declares

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it was “supportive” of WHO's emergency declaration and hoped it would galvanize international action to stamp out the outbreaks.

by The Associated Press

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July 23, 2022 10:49 AM

Monkeypox can look different than what doctors thought. Here's what they're learning

Symptoms that doctors were taught about in medical school are not necessarily indicative of the cases of 2022. It can be much more subtle — and look a lot like other diseases.

by Michaeleen Doucleff

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July 22, 2022 5:54 PM

Nearly 1.2 million apply for 'hero pay'

Many more people than originally expected applied for bonus pandemic pay, and not all of the applications are likely to be approved.

by Brian Bakst

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July 22, 2022 1:08 PM

So far, Minnesota avoids recent national uptick in COVID cases

Statewide COVID-19 cases mostly hold steady; so far avoiding the recent national uptick, CDC county-level risk assessments tick up a bit, and Among Asian Americans, Minnesota has the 2nd highest known COVID-19 death rate.

by Craig Helmstetter

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