Science
Early Alzheimer's gene spells tragedy for patients, opportunity for science
Families with mutations are undergoing tests, knowingresulting treatments may come too late for them.
West Metro
Case of tuberculosis found at St. Louis Park High School
St. Louis Park High notifies families that others may need to be screened.
Politics
Reports of abuse and neglect among vulnerable Minnesotans rise sharply
A new hotline makes reporting easier, but advocates fear the state is not keeping up with complaints.
Business
FDA says St. Jude heart devices vulnerable to hacking
FDA issues warning, but patch reportedly ready.
West Metro
Klobuchar prods company to fix defective naloxone applicators
Sheriff wants antidote for ODs to work properly.
Variety
5 tips to get off the couch and start moving in winter
Here's how to resist the urge to hibernate and binge-watch until spring.
Variety
You can now smash things for fun in St. Paul's new Break Room
The Break Room encourages you to pick up a sledgehammer and safely blow off steam in a satisfyingly destructive way.
Local
Police find Minn. nursing home worker charged in rape of helpless resident
The Pine River man was jailed and then released without having to post bail.
Local
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Ouch! Twin Cities doctors seeing more injuries from falls on ice
Be careful out there, and take injuries seriously.
Local
Minnesota to pilot innovative 'one-stop shop' model of mental health care
Six community health clinics will test new "one-stop shop" model of care
Local
Flu season sends more than 50 to Minnesota hospitals the past two weeks
State health officials are encouraging residents to get vaccinated if they haven't already.
West Metro
Hennepin Co. sheriff: Office's opioid overdose kits are defective
Instead of spraying a mist of Narcan into the nose, the applicator sends out a straight liquid stream, delaying the effectiveness by several hours.
Variety
Neglect led to 2 deaths a few months apart at Waconia nursing home, state finds
CPR was wrongly stopped on one resident at Waconia nursing home; another suffered a fatal fall.
Business
Fairview merger adds Grand Rapids hospital
The Minneapolis-based health system now operates two hospitals on the Iron Range.
Business
UnitedHealthcare expands 'wearable wellness' program
Subscribers in 40 states -- up from 12 states previously -- can earn up to $1,500 if they meet walking goals tracked by a wearable device.
Variety
Latest in memory care? Artists tap power of art in age of Alzheimer's
Neurological disorders that attack memory and verbal communication can spare creativity, and in some cases can kick it into overdrive.
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