Local
Racial, income gaps in medical care in Minn. are closing, but modestly
Annual report shows that Minnesota clinics are starting to take better care of minorities, but disparities remain.
Business
After injuries, FDA orders pelvic mesh off the market
The decision includes products sold by Minnesota's Coloplast and Boston Scientific.
Local
While opioid epidemic rages, much of Minnesota is a treatment desert
Amid opioid crisis, many rural areas lack providers of updated drug therapy.
Local
3 Minnesotans sickened by pre-cut melon bought at Trader Joe's
They're among 93 people nationwide believed to have contracted salmonella from fruit distributed by an Indiana company.
Local
Minnesota reports first child death from this year's flu season
The flu is relatively mild this season compared with 2017-2018.
Science
Scientists have discovered what makes celebrity cat Lil Bub so extraordinary
She never developed teeth and each of her paws has an extra toe, for a total of 22.
Variety
Learning to speak Turkish helped me lose 20 pounds
Step one: Take Turkish lessons. Step two: Watch several episodes of "Ezel" on Netflix — without subtitles. Step three: Download (and use) the Freeletics Bodyweight app for interval training.
Minneapolis
Tobacco shops in Minneapolis doubled after menthol restrictions enacted, report finds
The City Council is now considering other restrictions once ban on new shops ends this summer.
Politics
Report highlights abuses, deaths in state's assisted-living facilities
The assisted-living industry has mushroomed in recent years, but Minnesota's consumer protections have not kept pace with these changes, exposing residents to serious harm and premature deaths, according to state records.
St. Paul
St. Paul school board hears pitch to raise tobacco age
Thirty-one cities, counties have taken action to date.
Nation
What you need to know about measles and the vaccine
It is one of the most contagious diseases on Earth.
Business
Medtronic, other valvemakers could gain from Mick Jagger's heart procedure
Rolling Stones star tweeted thanks to his doctors for a successful heart valve replacement.
Local
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Minn. study finds that medical marijuana soothes cancer pains
The unique research focus of Minnesota's program helps pinpoint the benefits of medical cannabis.
Local
CBD sales are taking off in Minn., outpacing the science
Regulators haven't kept up with retailers' claims about hemp product.
Police: North Dakota suspect planned carefully, hid evidence
A North Dakota man charged Friday with killing four people at a business that manages the mobile home park where he lives tried to avoid detection by picking up shell casings, changing his clothing, and cleaning a knife and gun with bleach, according to court documents.
Science
Experts offer tips for women to hack their way to health
Experts seek to help women battle the chronic stress causing chronic disease
Science
More doctors are turning to telehealth full time
More physicians trading in traditional practices for remote-only care.
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