Health

October 27, 2023 10:01 AM

Popular for weight loss, intermittent fasting may help with diabetes too

New research finds that limiting eating from noon to 8 p.m. helped patients manage weight and blood sugar as much as calorie counting – and was easier to keep up.

by Will Stone

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October 25, 2023 3:56 PM

The Middle East crisis is stirring up a 'tsunami' of mental health woes

The Israel-Gaza conflict is likely to leave people in the region struggling with trauma-related mental health symptoms for a long time to come.

by Rhitu Chatterjee

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October 24, 2023 1:15 PM

'Trauma Sponges': How a Minneapolis firefighter responds to suffering

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minneapolis fire captain and author Jeremy Norton about his just published book “Trauma Sponges.” In it, he details 22 years of being a first responder in Minneapolis, including a call to the scene of George Floyd’s murder.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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October 24, 2023 6:29 AM

Long COVID brain fog may originate in a surprising place, say scientists

Scientists studying the causes of long COVID symptoms are proposing a surprising pathway. Their research weaves together several prominent lines of evidence on what might be driving the condition.

by Will Stone

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October 23, 2023 10:45 AM

Climate change is contributing to an extended allergy season

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you may be dealing with sneezing, sniffles and itchy eyes further into the fall — and that’s in part due to climate change.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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October 23, 2023 10:40 AM

Why an international coalition of doctors say male infertility is becoming a crisis

While there is a large body of research on female infertility and treatments like in vitro fertilization, the same can't be said for male infertility.

by Gracie Stockton and Cathy Wurzer

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October 22, 2023 10:00 AM

Plan now to ease disruptions with the end of daylight saving time

While doctors say the fall disruption is milder compared to the spring, the time change can still have impacts. The earlier you prepare, the better.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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October 21, 2023 1:38 PM

A seasonal viral stew is brewing with flu, RSV, COVID and more

National data shows COVID-19 levels are moderate. In most of the U.S., levels of other respiratory viruses are low, although RSV is ticking up in some southeastern states.

by Pien Huang

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October 21, 2023 5:05 AM

The FDA is proposing a ban on hair relaxers with formaldehyde due to cancer concerns

The federal agency says it is proposing a ban on the use of formaldehyde in hair straighteners and smoothers, which have been linked to increased cancer risks.

by Jonathan Franklin

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October 20, 2023 11:41 AM

14-year-old wins 3M Young Scientist Challenge for developing skin cancer-treating soap

As part of the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge, Heman Bekele developed Melanoma Treating Soap. It won him the competition and its grand prize of $25,000 in St. Paul this month.

by Gracie Stockton and Cathy Wurzer

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