Health

February 22, 2024 4:01 PM

Alabama lawmakers move to protect IVF treatment

Following a State Supreme court ruling that gave frozen embryos the same rights as children, some Alabama state lawmakers weigh in to make sure IVF treatment can continue in the state.

by Susanna Capelouto, Kyle Gassiott and Mary Scott Hodgin

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

February 22, 2024 12:08 AM

Hydeia Broadbent, a prominent HIV/AIDS activist, dies at 39

Broadbent, diagnosed at age 3, was one of the first generation of children born HIV positive, and known for raising awareness to lessen the stigma of the disease from a young age. She died Tuesday.

by Diba Mohtasham

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

February 21, 2024 3:35 PM

Closure of Fergus Falls inpatient behavioral health unit faces local opposition

Locals push back against the loss of a “literal lifesaver.” The hospital will continue to provide outpatient mental health services.

by Mathew Holding Eagle III

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

February 21, 2024 12:14 PM

E-bike head trauma soars as helmet use falls, study finds

A new study shows that nearly 8,000 e-bike riders sought hospital care for head injuries in 2022. It's a huge increase and the majority of the injured riders were not wearing helmets.

by Ronnie Cohen

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

February 20, 2024 3:43 PM

'Something needs to change.' Woman denied abortion in South Carolina challenges ban

The state law has been interpreted as banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. Planned Parenthood argues the ban is vague and shouldn't apply until at least three weeks later in pregnancy.

by Victoria Hansen

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

February 20, 2024 4:00 AM

At 105, a Minnesota Gold Star mother is honored for her lifetime of supporting veterans

Stella Huso has clear memories of many of the 20th Century’s historic moments, the good times and the bad.

by Kirsti Marohn

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

February 19, 2024 4:05 PM

Bayer makes a deal on popular contraceptive with Mark Cuban's online pharmacy

Bayer is adding two of its name-brand drugs to the roster of Cost Plus Drugs: the birth control pill Yaz and the menopause treatment Climara.

by Sydney Lupkin

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

February 19, 2024 4:00 AM

Stop the Bleed training aims to create citizen first responders

Bleeding is the leading cause of death in traumatic injuries. Minutes can mean the difference between life and death. Minnesota emergency responders are on a mission to save lives by training a wide range of people to respond to traumatic injuries.

by Dan Gunderson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

February 18, 2024 1:50 PM

FDA approves a drug to treat severe food allergies, including milk, eggs and nuts

Xolair is considered the first medication approved by the FDA that can help protect against severe allergic reactions brought on by accidental exposure to certain foods.

by Juliana Kim

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

February 18, 2024 8:00 AM

Review of COVID death stats finds likely undercount in official numbers

COVID-19 deaths in the United States were likely undercounted in official statistics during the first 30 months of the pandemic, according to a new scientific paper from a national team that includes a University of Minnesota researcher.

by Matt Sepic

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.