Health

May 11, 2018 4:00 AM

Her son couldn't afford insulin and died. Now she's fighting Big Pharma.

A mother who lost her son because he couldn't afford all the insulin he needed to keep his diabetes in check will be among those protesting high insulin prices at the state Capitol Saturday.

by Mark Zdechlik

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May 10, 2018 4:52 PM

Senate passes bill to combat opioid addiction

All but six senators voted for a bill that puts a fee on drug makers to fund treatment and other programs for those addicted to powerful painkillers.

by Jon Collins

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May 10, 2018 1:12 PM

Under a Trump proposal, lawful immigrants might shun medical care

A proposed change in immigration policy from the Trump administration could make it harder for immigrants to obtain a green card if family members use Medicaid, WIC or other federal medical benefits.

by Christina Jewett, Melissa Bailey and Paula Andalo

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May 10, 2018 12:27 PM

Top exec out at medical marijuana company

The chief executive of one of Minnesota's two medical marijuana manufacturers is out amid the company's years of heavy financial losses.

by Associated Press

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May 10, 2018 7:10 AM

For every woman who dies in childbirth in the U.S., 70 more come close

More than 50,000 American women nearly die from childbirth every year, according to a CDC estimate. These catastrophic complications can come at a terrible cost emotionally, financially and medically.

by Renee Montagne

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May 10, 2018 6:40 AM

Tobacco smoke residue can become airborne again indoors

Researchers have found that residue stuck on smokers' clothes, furniture or other surfaces can become airborne and pollute indoor air.

by Dana Bate

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May 10, 2018 5:35 AM

Minn. children's mental health facilities forced to adapt or cut back to stay open

Nearly a dozen residential treatment centers for children who suffer from mental illness are scrambling to find new funding after receiving word this week that they're no longer eligible for federal Medicaid dollars.

by Matt Sepic

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May 9, 2018 7:17 AM

After years of runny nose, woman finds it's not allergies -- it's brain fluid

Kendra Jackson was constantly sniffling and sneezing. After years of seeking medical help, she found out from doctors that cerebrospinal fluid was seeping out of her skull, down her throat.

by Vanessa Romo

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May 8, 2018 3:11 PM

Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak sickens 10 in Minnesota

The illnesses from romaine grown around Yuma, Ariz., have hit more than 20 states. Minnesota Health officials say do not eat romaine unless you're certain it is not from the Yuma region.

by MPR News Staff

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May 8, 2018 11:14 AM

Farm Bill could undo part of the Affordable Care Act

A provision now in the House's bill would help agricultural groups set up association health plans. Such plans, favored alternatives of the GOP, aim to reduce health care costs for small groups.

by Julie Appleby

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