Science
Vaccines, vital for pregnant women, are often skipped
Public health advocates want to use maternal vaccinations to prevent disabling and deadly diseases from spreading to newborns.
Variety
Tips on how to get what you really want, from a 'reformed quitter'
Author Betsy Schow gently instructs the quitter in all of us to set personal goals and power through to the finish line.
Science
Is stretching muscles the next big fitness fad?
Stretch studios aim to ease the tension of daily life, intense workouts
Local
Minnesota child dies from flu complications as cases multiply
Clinics reported that nearly 5 percent of all patients had flu-like symptoms
Local
In wake of Dayton's cancer diagnosis, clinic phone lines are lighting up
Despite extensive research over the years, medical groups have come to different conclusions.
Variety
Achoo! The distance germs can travel is nothing to sneeze at
Stand back – way back. Super slo-mo of a sneeze reveals that the germs travel a lot farther than had been thought.
Minneapolis
Apparent norovirus outbreak closes part of Minnehaha Academy
School officials will sanitize the building and reopen on Monday.
Nation
Threat of Zika virus likely to return this spring
Virus is now showing up from Asia to South Pacific.
Local
Gov. Dayton seeks quick vote on MinnesotaCare 'buy-in'
Dayton, two legislators push MinnesotaCare expansion, creating competition in market.
Minneapolis
Mayo, Norway partner up to push the limits of survival for hypothermia victims
Advances in resuscitating frozen patients are improving the odds for hypothermia victims.
Minneapolis
A doctor who gave her all to the American Indian community retires
Retiring Dr. Lydia Caros has been the pediatrician to generations of children in Minneapolis.
Science
Hearing aids may soon be sold over the counter
The goal: Stylish ear devices that amplify and clarify sound and connect wirelessly to smartphones, tablets, televisions and digital assistants.
Science
Fairview asks: Can genetic tests improve high blood pressure care?
A collaboration with a local genetics research firm aims to determine if DNA tests can steer patients to more effective treatment for high blood pressure.
South Metro
Shakopee care facility blamed after resident drinks detergent, dies
The resident of the memory care provider was known to take food and drinks from the kitchen.
East Metro
Abuse report: Care center resident was posed as cocaine user in video
City attorney is reviewing the allegations for possible criminal charges. Facility said if fired the workers involved.
Business
St. Jude Medical MRI-safe pacemaker gets long-awaited FDA approval
Regulatory approval to sell the device should boost sales and Abbott Laboratories' bottom line.
West Metro
Hennepin County renews push to slow heroin overdoses
Hennepin County enlists range of allies to educate public on opioid deaths in a new yearlong initiative.
Local
Flu spike prompts hospital restrictions
13 Allina sites affected after state reports a mild but widespread outbreak.
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