Science
This is how the opioid crisis swept the nation
A deeper look at the broad trends of the three waves shows how each drug — pills, heroin and then fentanyl — prepared the way for the next.
Politics
Woman hammers nails into her head; Maplewood assisted-living facility faulted
Woman pounded nails into her head that weren't detected for a month.
Science
Local
Child dies of flu in Minn. as season hits schools, young people hard
Pediatric influenza-related death reflects the continued spread of flu viruses across the state.
Minneapolis
Hennepin County considers future of disease control after Minneapolis ends contract
Minneapolis' health commissioner said the decision to end the 35-year arrangement grew from a desire to streamline the work and do it better.
Nation
Washington state resident treated for coronavirus
The U.S. on Tuesday reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China.
Politics
Audit finds violations of laws to prevent fraud at DHS unit
An internal audit at the Minnesota Department of Human Services has found several violations of laws to prevent fraud, waste and abuse in the division responsible for a recent series of improper payments.
Local
Stem-cell therapy, with a growing market, comes under a microscope
Clinics market claims directly to consumers, without solid evidence.
Science
With a shortage of obstetricians at rural hospitals, the answer may be: Call the midwife
In a new Mayo Clinic study, certified nurse midwives provided round-the-clock staffing and coordinated with obstetricians on prenatal care and deliveries.
Science
Scientists find way to get century-old TB vaccine to work better
Injecting the vaccine straight into the bloodstream dramatically improved its effectiveness over the current skin-deep shot, researchers reported.
Local
Troubled Minnesota agency names candidates for top health care, equity posts
Minnesota's biggest state agency continues to firm up its executive ranks.
East Metro
Cancer cases prompt Cottage Grove teachers to demand investigation
They suspect "something in the building" may have played role in nearly 30 cancer cases.
Local
Minnesota law gives green light to surveillance cameras in senior homes
Cameras have become an important tool for families who suspect abuse in senior care facilities.
Local
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Minnesota should step up oversight of medical cannabis program, state watchdog says
Sloppy record-keeping among the issues cited; officials say some fixes are already in the works.
Local
Audit questions state's medical research grant decisions
Math and clerical errors were found in grant reviewing process, as well as a potential conflict of interest.
Business
Delta uniforms build wedge between airline and flight attendants
Skin, breathing and other health issues linked to the airline's uniforms have prompted two class action lawsuits. As many as 3,000 flight attendants have reported problems.
Local
One in eight Minnesotans drink nitrate-tainted tap water, report says
Environmental group says Minnesota is on "the brink of a public health crisis."
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