Health

October 21, 2021 1:24 PM

J&J is using a bankruptcy maneuver to block lawsuits over baby powder cancer claims

Johnson & Johnson spun off liabilities — including roughly 38,000 lawsuits — linked to claims of asbestos contamination in its baby powder to a new firm, which then declared bankruptcy.

by Brian Mann

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October 21, 2021 7:17 AM

What to know about your risk of a serious or fatal breakthrough COVID infection

With high-profile stories of vaccinated people dying from COVID, how worried should you be about getting a serious breakthrough case? Here's how the data shake out.

by Will Stone and Daniel Wood

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October 20, 2021 8:00 PM

CDC says toss onions if you don't know where they came from to avoid salmonella

A salmonella outbreak has affected more than 30 states. Federal health officials link it to onions grown in Chihuahua, Mexico, and distributed by ProSource Inc.

by Jonathan Franklin

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October 20, 2021 4:31 PM

Pediatricians say the mental health crisis among kids has become a national emergency

Three leading pediatric health organizations are sounding the alarm about "soaring rates" of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts among children and adolescents.

by Deepa Shivaram

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October 20, 2021 4:04 PM

FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J and J boosters

U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.

by The Associated Press

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October 20, 2021 3:45 PM

How one man’s medical crisis collided with Minnesota’s hospital bed crunch

Bob Cameron had suffered through, and survived, a gastrointestinal bleed last year. But when he was admitted to the hospital earlier this month for the same issue, his family says a statewide hospital bed shortage stood in the way of Cameron's recovery.

by Catharine Richert

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October 20, 2021 2:04 PM

Rethinking the 'aspirin a day' mantra for heart attack prevention

One baby aspirin a day keeps a heart attack away. At least that's the understanding a lot of adults have had for some time. But the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is revisiting its guidance on using aspirin for heart health. It released a new draft for public comment this month.

by Steven John and Megan Burks

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October 20, 2021 1:45 PM

Nurses in Plymouth return after three-day strike

Nurse leaders say they have been negotiating with Allina since May. They're seeking a new contract with better pay and benefits. Both sides say they hope to get back to negotiations to resolve the dispute.

by Peter Cox

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October 20, 2021 11:52 AM

COVID-19 in MN: Worst of summer-fall surge may be over

The newest numbers offer fresh evidence that case counts, hospitalizations and community spread are ebbing, although deaths remain relatively high. Officials also said Wednesday they’re getting ready to give COVID-19 shots to kids ages 5 to 11.

by MPR News Staff

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October 20, 2021 8:21 AM

White House details plans to vaccinate 28M children age 5-11

Kids aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician’s office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school. The White House is detailing plans Wednesday for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot for younger children in a matter of weeks.

by The Associated Press

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