Health

January 23, 2023 4:00 AM

Minnesota, seen as abortion haven, still funds ‘crisis pregnancy centers’

Dozens of anti-abortion centers have received millions of dollars from the state since 2005. Gov. Tim Walz could change this now that Democrats control the Capitol.

by Sam Stroozas

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January 22, 2023 5:20 PM

Abortion foes in Minnesota rally at Capitol on Roe anniversary

Abortion rights opponents are celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court's decision last year to overturn the landmark Roe ruling. Now their efforts are focused on stopping DFL-led efforts to codify abortion protections into Minnesota state law.

by Mark Zdechlik

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January 22, 2023 1:46 PM

On 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Kamala Harris urges federal abortion protections

In a speech delivered on Sunday, the vice president advocated for Congress to take action to protect abortion rights.

by Giulia Heyward

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January 22, 2023 7:02 AM

50 years after Roe v. Wade, many abortion providers are changing how they do business

The overturning of the Roe v. Wade decision just months ahead of its 50th anniversary has prompted many abortion providers to shift how they serve patients.

by Sarah McCammon

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January 20, 2023 4:00 PM

Minnesota’s COVID hospital admissions lowest since May

Hospitals are still operating at or near capacity throughout the state, but pressures from COVID-19, as well as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), have decreased.

by Craig Helmstetter and Elisabeth Gawthrop

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January 19, 2023 5:45 PM

MN health officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ we've seen the worst of flu

Preliminary data shows a decline in new hospitalizations for both influenza and the respiratory virus RSV. Outbreaks of respiratory disease in schools have also remained fairly flat for the past few weeks.

by Michelle Wiley

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January 19, 2023 4:19 PM

Minnesota House passes right to abortion bill as supporters and opponents gather

The Minnesota House of Representatives late Thursday approved a proposal to enshrine in state law the right to an abortion — and access to other reproductive health care. After hours of passionate debate, the House voted 69-65 to pass the bill.

by Dana Ferguson

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January 19, 2023 11:02 AM

Is it time for a reality check on rapid COVID tests?

At-home rapid tests have become a staple of COVID-19 precautions, but some experts worry that people are relying too much on these tests and that's creating a false sense of security.

by Sydney Lupkin

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January 19, 2023 8:50 AM

Therapy by chatbot? The promise and challenges in using AI for mental health

Some companies and researchers think smart computers might eventually help with provider shortages in mental health, and some consumers are already turning to chatbots to build "emotional resilience."

by Yuki Noguchi

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January 19, 2023 8:26 AM

Duluth-based podcast invites survivors to host, tell their stories

Perhaps this figure rings true for you: 70 percent of adults in the U.S. have experienced at least one traumatic incident in their lives. Some who are ready talk about it have turned to Duluth-based Laura Anderson.

by Cathy Wurzer and Britt Aamodt

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