Science
Rare heart valve procedure at Abbott saves mother and baby
The transaortic valve replacement (TAVR) bought the 28-year-old mom time, and a successful pregnancy, until open heart surgery is needed.
Science
Cancer's financial burden often left unspoken
Most doctors did not discuss the cost of cancer treatment with patients, and those who did spent less than two minutes on it, a study finds.
Local
Chronic wasting disease confirmed in 4 deer at Meeker County farm
Site in Meeker County is under long quarantine and will be disinfected.
Local
Winona nursing home cited in death of unattended resident injured while dangling from lift
Despite clear guidelines, Marlee Panek was left alone in the mechanical lift while using a portable toilet.
Local
State Fair sunscreen experiment reveals people don't slather on enough
U researchers found most people didn't slather up enough for full coverage.
Variety
Highly touted index crowns Twin Cities as America's fittest region
The metro area got high marks for exercising, getting enough sleep and proximity to a park.
Local
Minnesota's 'incident team' races to stop measles outbreak
For nearly four weeks, the Minnesota Department of Health had been battling a measles outbreak that is now the state's worst since 1990.
West Metro
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Taking cue from Edina, other Minnesotans want tobacco age raised to 21
Becker County, Hutchinson among those being urged to raise buying age from 18 to 21.
Nation
States get 3 extra years to plan Medicaid services
Rules require plans for delivery of care at home and in communities.
Variety
Ex-boxer Laila Ali fights for a new cause: Healthy living
The daughter of the late boxing legend pulls no punches with her latest venture — a podcast on health.
Science
Doctors turn scope on rare diseases
Network aims to provide answers to patients and to learn more what they have.
Science
Mpls. VA researchers explore electrical current to treat dangerous impulses
The tests of low-level electrical brain stimulation aim to reduce problem for some soldiers who struggle with tame civilian life after the chaos and trauma of war.
Science
Going for $1 an ounce: The burgeoning trade in mothers' milk
Mothers are donating or selling extra breast milk, which can help fragile newborns.
Variety
The fittest city in America? It's Duluth, actually
Surprise! Minnesota's northern city comes in at No. 1 on Fitbit's new list of rankings.
Local
Northern Minnesota campaign reduces fish-related mercury consumption
Elevated levels in babies led to changes in eating habits on the North Shore.
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