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Health

Health
The U.S. will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA pandemic flu vaccine

The U.S. will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA pandemic flu vaccine

The funds are targeted for release through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and will pay for continued development of a vaccine that uses the same mRNA technology that allowed rapid development and rollout of vaccines to protect against COVID-19.
by Associated Press

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Rapamycin may slow aging. Here's one way the drug will be tested

Rapamycin may slow aging. Here's one way the drug will be tested

Longevity researchers are taking a generic drug they think may help extend people's lives. Now a dentist is testing if rapamycin stops gum disease — a canary in the coal mine for age-related diseases.
by Allison Aubrey

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Kentucky judge throws out Jewish mothers' lawsuit challenging the state's abortion ban

Kentucky judge throws out Jewish mothers' lawsuit challenging the state's abortion ban

Three Jewish women challenged Kentucky's near-total abortion ban on the grounds that it infringed on their religious beliefs that life begins at birth, not conception.
by Juliana Kim

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Travelers beware: It’s a big year for dengue

Travelers beware: It’s a big year for dengue

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of an increased risk of dengue infections in the U.S. this summer. The mosquito-borne virus is surging, and human travel is expanding its reach.
by Pien Huang

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Floodwaters and bird flu continue to rise in Minnesota, COVID remains low

Floodwaters and bird flu continue to rise in Minnesota, COVID remains low

Flood waters continue to rise in Minnesota rivers. In addition to the immediate danger presented by rising and rushing waters, floods also pose other health risks. Floodwater can contain downed power lines, human and livestock waste, other hazardous waste, and other debris that may not be visible.
by Alyson Clary and Elisabeth Gawthrop

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Health insurers cover fewer drugs and make them harder to get

Health insurers cover fewer drugs and make them harder to get

Insurance companies are covering fewer drugs than they used to, and patients have to jump through more hoops to get many of them. When shopping for insurance, check for coverage of the drugs you need.
by Sydney Lupkin

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The high cost of medical whistleblowing

The high cost of medical whistleblowing

MPR News guest host Euan Kerr talks with University of Minnesota bioethicist Carl Elliott about his new book, “The Occasional Human Sacrifice: Medical Experimentation and the Price of Saying No.”
by Euan Kerr and Maja Beckstrom

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Healthy feet are happy feet

Healthy feet are happy feet

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a podiatrist about what shoes to avoid, how to prevent and treat common foot problems and why ‘toe yoga’ and barefoot walking are good for you.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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