Health

August 29, 2019 10:34 AM

Poop is no laughing matter with many metro beach closures this summer

Contaminated water sickened hundreds of people and forced an unusually high number of beach closures around the Twin Cities this summer. As the season wraps up, public health officials are looking for ways to prevent future outbreaks of waterborne illnesses.

by Mark Zdechlik

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August 29, 2019 10:20 AM

Play exerts a powerful influence on the developing brain

Child’s play, without rules or goals, helps the brain wire itself for future success.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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August 29, 2019 4:00 AM

Conversations on dying well: Group tackles tough topics with clear eyes

A senior apartment building has found much resident interest in opportunities to discuss some grim topics concerning the end of life.

by Peter Cox

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August 29, 2019 12:00 AM

MPR's Call to Mind at the Minnesota State Fair

MPR medical commentator Dr. Jon Hallberg hosts Hippocrates Cafe at the MPR State Fair booth, as part of the “Call to Mind” initiative to promote good mental health.

by MPR News Staff

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August 27, 2019 5:15 PM

OxyContin maker, government attorneys in settlement talks

State attorneys general and lawyers representing local governments are in active negotiations with Purdue Pharma, maker of the prescription painkiller OxyContin, as they attempt to reach a landmark settlement over the nation's opioid crisis.

by The Associated Press

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August 27, 2019 3:47 PM

Federal judge blocks parts of Missouri law that bans abortions after 8 weeks

The legislation does have an exemption for medical emergencies, but not for victims of rape or incest. The judge halted it a day before it was slated to take effect.

by Bobby Allyn

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August 27, 2019 4:00 AM

The scientific debate over teens, screens and mental health

What's the link between smartphone use and teens' mental health? Experts disagree, with some arguing that the threat is overblown.

by Anya Kamenetz

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August 27, 2019 4:00 AM

At thousands of apartment buildings, residents breathe smoke-free

For smokers, finding an apartment to rent is harder than it used to be.

by Martin Moylan

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August 26, 2019 5:01 PM

Judge in opioid trial rules Johnson & Johnson must pay Oklahoma $572 million

In a landmark ruling, Judge Thad Balkman ruled in favor of Oklahoma in its lawsuit to hold the drugmaker accountable for the costs of opioid addiction in the state.

by Brian Mann and Jackie Fortier

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August 26, 2019 6:32 AM

Study questions mainstay treatment for mild asthma

Many of the 26 million Americans with asthma use a low-dose steroid inhaler daily to prevent symptoms. But a recent study raises questions about this strategy for people with mild, persistent asthma.

by April Dembosky

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