Local
Counties will pay for some of DHS' growing financial failures
What was $48 million in improper payments to chemical dependency treatment providers has now grown into a more expensive problem as the Minnesota Department of Human Services revealed additional failures Monday.
Local
Costly water contamination from chemicals has Bemidji seeking solutions
The PFAS chemicals that have plagued east-metro communities are also in firefighting foams used in several cities throughout Minnesota.
West Metro
Asthma experts offer information for Minnesota youth coaches and athletes
Managing the ailment is key, health educators say at information-sharing session.
Local
University of Minnesota doctor scarred child's face with laser treatment, lawsuit says
It came in treatment for the 6-year-old's birthmark.
Science
Measles erases body's previous protections from other infectious diseases
A measles infection destroys as much as half of the existing antibodies that protect against other viruses and bacteria, new research said.
Science
University of Minnesota will study music's healing power on preemies
The study is a collaboration with researchers from the U's schools of music, public health and engineering
Local
Minnesota medical board reinstates sanctions on controversial Lyme disease treatment
Research suggests long-term antibiotics are no better than short term.
Variety
Wrinkles come with time
No, you can't make them go away, but you can try to avoid getting them and temporarily mask them.
West Metro
Teen birthrate in Hennepin County fell sharply in 2018
Rates have dropped by nearly two-thirds since 2009.
Minneapolis
For decade, nonprofit near Mpls. VA has back of homeless vets
And in his work with Every Third Saturday, collecting and distributing nearly 50,000 items, Tom McKenna has put himself in a good spot.
Science
Map of hypertension hot spots in Minnesota reveals surprises
As many as three in 10 Minnesotans have had the condition diagnosed, and many more have it without knowing it.
Science
Study: People exposed to violence end up isolated, lonely
Another study revealed data that connected hypervigilance among urban residents affected by community and police violence with chronic health conditions.
Variety
Is the classic apple-a-day advice rotten or real?
It's not all talk: The age-old advice may have some merit.
East Metro
New east metro program gets addicts the help they need, when and where they need it
Clinicians were missing the brief window of time when people often seek help for drinking or drugs
Local
Plasma chain faces second complaint over gender-ID discrimination
Minnesota lawsuit against national plasma collection firm now seeks compensation for people denied donation opportunities.
Local
Health care spending was up sharply in Minnesota last year
State's total cost of care increased in 2018, but clinics vary in how much they charge.
East Metro
Minnesota's showdown with Water Gremlin intensifies
As cleanup of lead contamination continues, regulators accuse manufacturer of multiple pollution violations.
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