Health

A recent study found virtual reality experiences were better at easing pain than watching televised nature scenes. Immersive distraction seems key to the success, scientists say.

African-American women are more likely than white women to die in childbirth or have their infants face complications. They’re also more likely to encounter demeaning behavior while getting care. Some in Minnesota are working to change that.

MPR News’ Cathy Wurzer hosts a discussion with an internationally known Buddhist teacher and pioneer in the field of end-of-life care, and an intensive care physician who specializes in palliative care.

The new space is for fans with autism, Down syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, dementia and other conditions who may require a calm, quiet place at times during games in what can be a loud and overwhelming stadium.

The loss of the longtime hospital in Fort Scott, Kan., has forced a change in the way ER care is provided, including a greater reliance on air ambulances. The extra time required to reach a hospital can have serious consequences.

The startup Mahmee hopes to help OB-GYNs, pediatricians and other health providers closely monitor a mother and baby's health so that any red flags can be assessed before they become life-threatening conditions.

Dozens of people in the Midwest have been hospitalized with severe lung damage in the past month. It's unclear what exactly is causing the issue but the common link appears to be vaping.

Imagine living with intense pain after you eat or drink, or having a stomach bug that never goes away — That's what it's like for thousands of people living with Crohn's disease.

State health officials now suspect that 49 swimmers were sickened by an E. coli outbreak at Lake Nokomis. As a result, all beaches at the lake will be closed for the rest of the season.

For most of us, sticking to a good habit is a battle of wills. But the researchers who study habit formation turn to science to help curtail their own tendency to slack off.