Science
Chinese parents test DNA to check if kids will become prodigies
More Chinese parents shaping choices based on genetic data.
Science
Mental health crisis escalates in Venezuela's crumbling health system
As Venezuelans struggle daily to survive, with little food, water or medicine, a heavy toll has fallen on people with mental illnesses.
West Metro
Straws given only on demand in St. Louis Park
The Zero Waste Packaging Ordinance aims to reduce single-use straws that have become a villain for those worried about plastic pollution in the oceans.
Science
Reporter details emotional and physical recovery after open-heart surgery
Patients of open-heart surgery — with its "brush with mortality" — are often surprised how taxing the emotional recovery can be.
West Metro
Potential new rules in Minnesota could boost electric car ownership
At least one dealer, in Hopkins, is poised for an emissions crackdown.
Science
Minneapolis VA's PTSD study to probe whether to confront trauma, or not
Minneapolis VA will study how veterans are affected by trauma-focused therapy.
Duluth
Anonymous donor gives $1 million for floating classroom in Superior
Vessel could launch in the next few years, thanks to an anonymous donor.
Nation
Northwest killer whales shrink in size, and so do their prey
Smaller chinook salmon are making the orcas work harder to get enough to eat.
Local
Climate change becomes another wild card in Minnesota winters
Much as rising temps and extra moisture have caused heavier rains in the summer, climatologists say they're causing more winter weather extremes too.
Nation
Florida Keys deliver a hard message: As seas rise, some places can't be saved
And in some places, it doesn't even make sense to try.
Science
Mayo will test robotic heart procedure for rural patients
It could pave the way for faster, better cardiac care with doctors working from miles away.
Science
How Germany averted an opioid crisis
In Germany, where opioids have never emerged as a front-line treatment, doctors must first try alternative treatments.
Science
Study shows 76,043 ER visits for injuries related to distracted cellphone use in 20 years
The number of injuries sped up after the mid-2000s, when internet-connected smartphones became common,.
Science
North Memorial partners with elder care provider to screen patients for problems
Hospital partners with LifeSprk to help screen, guide patients.
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