Amid slight rise in MN COVID deaths, CDC says bivalent booster adds protectionJanuary 27, 2023 5:00 PMBy Benjamin Clary and Elisabeth GawthropDeaths have risen in recent weeks, while hospitalizations have fallen. Case-related data is mixed and COVID load in wastewater is somewhat down. Recent data from the CDC has shown that the most recent booster dose helps protect against infection, illness and death.
FDA moves to ease restrictions on blood donations for men who have sex with men January 27, 2023 2:59 PMBy Rob Stein and Will Stone Long criticized as discriminatory, the policy has prevented many gay and bisexual men from donating blood. The Food and Drug Administration revealed a draft of its new approach on Friday.
Play47min 29secHow to navigate estrangement and toxic relationshipsJanuary 27, 2023 1:48 PMBy Catharine Richert, Samantha Matsumoto, and Nicole JohnsonAbout 27 percent of American adults say they have cut off contact with a family member, according to one study from Cornell University. Guest host Catharine Richert talks with two psychologists about estrangement and how we can navigate our most complicated relationships with family and friends.
Play3min 20secVirologists defend their science as officials eye more oversight of risky experimentsJanuary 27, 2023 5:42 AMBy Nell Greenfieldboyce Policymakers have long grappled with how to handle experiments that might generate potentially dangerous viruses. Now, officials are considering whether oversight needs to be expanded.
Play48min 05secAre the risks of sports gambling worth the reward?January 26, 2023 11:30 AMBy Chris Farrell and Matthew AlvarezThe online sports betting industry shows no signs of slowing down. Guest host Chris Farrell talks about the normalization of sports betting, what it means for young adults and their mental health, and the risk of developing a gambling addiction.
Many Americans don't know basic abortion facts. Test your knowledgeJanuary 26, 2023 4:00 AMBy Laura Benshoff and Alyson Hurt An NPR/Ipsos poll found widespread confusion on some basic facts about abortion and pregnancy. Can you answer the same questions correctly?
More than Walz checks: A deeper dive into the governor’s budgetJanuary 25, 2023 2:24 PMBy Brian BakstThere’s lots in the new budget Gov. Tim Walz put forward for Minnesota, including funding for post-COVID care and spurring teacher recruitment. Not all of it will attract the same level of attention.
Play3min 37secMore than 16 million people bought insurance on Healthcare.gov, a record highJanuary 25, 2023 1:10 PMBy Selena Simmons-Duffin During the latest open enrollment for Obamacare, a record number of people signed up for private health insurance. Now the Biden administration has to pivot to helping people who are at risk of losing Medicaid.
Play2min 09secThe FDA proposes new targets to limit lead in baby foodJanuary 25, 2023 5:32 AMBy Allison Aubrey and Jane Greenhalgh Toxic metal can be harmful to developing brains. New lead targets are part of a broad FDA imitative to reduce children's exposure to the lowest levels possible.
Play4min 35secAs Sanford, Fairview look to push merger forward, questions about UMN’s role remainJanuary 24, 2023 5:25 AMBy Michelle WileyThe two health care companies have set a March 31 deadline to complete the merger. The U’s medical school dean says he wants the the university to be part of the deal but worries the deadline is too tight to resolve all of its concerns.
