Science
Eden Prairie group launches stillbirth study, create research database
The Star Legacy Foundation this month announced the Pregnancy Research Project, a partnership with the University of Michigan.
Science
Migraines linked to higher Alzheimer's risk
It's unclear how migraines and Alzheimer's are related, but they may share underlying causes.
Local
University of Minnesota to test cancer-fighting 'natural killer' cells
The university has been at the forefront of research on unique first-strike cells in the human immune system.
Local
Mayo researchers link vaping illness to toxic inhalation
The finding undercuts some theories linking the outbreak of severe lung injuries to marijuana or nicotine.
Local
Minn. Medicaid program paid for 198 people who had died
Minnesota's Medicaid program improperly paid $3.7 million to HMOs for enrollees who were deceased, a federal audit has found.
Politics
Gov. Tim Walz blasts nicotine industry as youth vaping soars
Minnesota Department of Health survey finds a 54% increase in vaping among 11th-graders from 2016..
Local
New name marks new chapter in partnership for Fairview, University of Minnesota
Leaders unveil M Health Fairview, a new brand and alliance to expand high-level care and fund more research.
Local
Minnesota gets federal grant to study reach of sickle cell disease
Extent of the blood disorder is not clear, hampering treatment.
Local
Minnesota builds expertise in coaxing the body to heal itself
The Regenerative Medicine Minnesota program has issued 162 grants worth $21.7 million to advance the knowledge and use of stem-cell therapies.
Local
Minnesota's school nurses now are facing a growing workload
The job has evolved beyond scrapes and nosebleeds into managing the care of more students with complex needs.
Variety
Twin Cities doctors use sleep to help treat everything from depression to weight gain
An explosion in new research shows how a host of problems can be helped with better zzz's.
Science
Deaths rise after rural hospitals close, U study finds
Study is among first to link closures of rural hospital to higher mortality rates.
Politics
Minnesota lawmakers work to reach insulin deal
The need is desperate, House members said at a hearing.
Walmart's Sam's Club launches health care pilot to members
Walmart's Sam's Club is teaming up with several health care companies to offer discounts on routine care that customers might delay or skip because of the cost.
West Metro
22-year-old charged in seizure of 77,000 THC-loaded vape cartridges
The 22-year-old man charged in the bust was arrested while on probation for an earlier drug conviction.
North Metro
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75,000 vaping cartridges loaded with THC seized in Anoka County
The record seizure included packages illustrated with cartoon and fruit-flavored themes.
Local
State refunding $1.8 million to MinnesotaCare enrollees
25,000 people continued to pay premiums online even though their cases had been closed, DHS said.
Local
DHS finds another $3.8 million in opioid care overpayments to Minnesota Indian bands
State is working with Leech Lake, White Earth bands to repay $29.1M.
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