Nation
A hunt for clues in Hawaii after a tourist couple fall ill with coronavirus
State health officials were working to find anyone who might have had contact with the Japanese couple, who had also visited the island of Maui.
Local
Woman's battle vs. chronic pain expands to Minnesota's opioid laws
Pain patients say "one-size-fits-all" drug laws compound their suffering.
Science
Twin Cities will be part of experiment with drones carrying human organs
The LifeSource organ procurement agency for Minnesota and the Dakotas joins groups in Boston and Las Vegas for the next round of test flights.
Science
Scientists race to design coronavirus vaccine
A pioneering approach is helping the work proceed along a faster timetable.
National
In retort to abortion ban, lawmaker calls for vasectomies
An Alabama lawmaker fed up with her colleagues' attempts to outlaw abortion has filed legislation to require all men over 50 to get vasectomies.
Local
Minnesota doctors are now being graded on women's bone health
Clinic report card shows progress on depression and asthma care, but a below average grade on managing bone health in elderly women.
St. Paul
Fairview courts partners to preserve St. Joseph's Hospital
Health system caught between community pressures to curb hospital cuts, financial pressure to speed them up.
Minneapolis
Folk tales, vaccines and veggies: U tries audio tips to reach immigrant moms
Somali-American mothers get health, wellness advice in audio messages
Minneapolis
Minneapolis man waits out quarantine after visit to Wuhan
On Monday night, the quarantined Americans on the flight from Wuhan got the news that everybody feared — one of them was infected with the coronavirus.
Local
University of Minnesota braces for coronavirus concerns
Students, staff say they also worry about the spread of xenophobia.
Local
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HealthPartners clinic workers OK one-week protest strike
Caregivers voted to conduct a seven-day strike, beginning Feb. 19, if their demands regarding health care benefits aren't met.
Local
32 rural Minn. counties still lack providers for key opioid addiction recovery drug
Providers say Suboxone saves lives, but approval process deters many.
Minneapolis
Hennepin Healthcare picks new leader
New CEO Jennifer DeCubellis is praised for her passion and skill in crafting human services solutions.
Science
Online therapy a growing option in Minnesota health care
Online CBT has been proposed as a solution for years to shortages of therapists or to other barriers that make it hard for patients.
Science
No shield from X-rays: How science is rethinking lead aprons
The about-face is intended to improve care, but it will require a major effort to reassure regulators, health care workers and the public.
Local
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Prince doctor sanctioned by Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Disciplinary action follows physician's settlement of a federal lawsuit.
Science
Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport's quarantine station is on guard
It is part of national effort to screen for coronavirus.
Local
Coronavirus upends study abroad plans for Minnesota students
The University of Minnesota has postponed its China travel, but some other students remain abroad amid restrictions.
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