Health

February 28, 2022 1:44 PM

Dr. LaPrincess Brewer on improving heart health in Minnesota's African American community

Cathy Wurzer talks with Dr. LaPrincess Brewer. She is a preventive cardiologist at Mayo Clinic. Her research focuses on solutions for African American Minnesotans who are struggling with cardiovascular disease.

by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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February 28, 2022 5:52 AM

Billions of people are in danger from climate change, U.N. report warns

Some ecosystems have already been irreversibly altered, scientists say. And climate change is wreaking havoc on human health.

by Rebecca Hersher

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February 27, 2022 11:21 AM

With mask mandates expiring, businesses bet on their own policies

Mask mandates are going away around the country, so shops and restaurants are developing their own policies based on personal choice and risk tolerance.

by Yuki Noguchi

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February 25, 2022 4:25 PM

Coronavirus FAQ: I'm a one-way masker. What strategy will give me optimal protection?

Even as the CDC endorses the end of mask mandates in many areas, some folks still want to wear a mask in public places to reduce the risk of a coronavirus infection. Here's a guide to one-way masking.

by Will Stone

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February 25, 2022 2:55 PM

CDC: Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks

U.S. officials say most Americans live in places where healthy people can safely take a break from wearing masks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday outlined a new set of measures for communities where COVID-19 is easing its grip.

by The Associated Press

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February 25, 2022 2:43 PM

Survey: MN students learning more, but mental health concerns growing

A new survey from the University of Minnesota shows that both students and educators believe mental health is a top concern.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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February 25, 2022 12:02 PM

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Surge receding; hospital needs, new cases fall

Minnesota’s newest COVID-19 numbers offer more evidence of a pandemic surge in retreat, with fewer than 600 patients in the hospital now and new daily cases trending at a six-month low.

by MPR News Staff

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February 25, 2022 4:00 AM

Meet Virginia, a birth simulator aimed at preserving rural obstetrics

Having a baby in rural Minnesota is getting harder. In the last two decades, at least 13 counties lost all labor and delivery services, leaving some women to drive long distances to give birth. But a new birth simulator aims to preserve birth services in remote parts of the state.

by Catharine Richert

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February 24, 2022 6:56 PM

CDC to significantly ease pandemic mask guidelines Friday

The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.

by The Associated Press