Health

December 6, 2017 7:24 PM

Even low-dose contraceptives slightly increase breast cancer risk

The absolute risk is very low. But low-dose formulations of birth control pills and other hormone-releasing contraceptives pose about the same risk to breasts as older formulations, a big study finds.

by Patti Neighmond

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

December 6, 2017 8:13 AM

UnitedHealth ventures deeper into patient care with $5B deal

UnitedHealth said that its Optum segment will buy the DaVita Medical Group from DaVita Inc. DaVita Medical Group runs nearly 300 primary and specialty care clinics in several states. It also operates urgent care and outpatient surgery centers.

by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

December 6, 2017 12:00 AM

Congress lets funds expire for children's insurance program

The state is now funding the Children's Health Insurance Program that helps Minnesota children who are on Medicaid and pregnant women.

by Tom Weber and Manda Lillie

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

December 5, 2017 4:00 AM

Small towns face a 'crisis' of aging water, sewer pipes

Water and sewer pipes are reaching the end of their expected life spans in many places across Minnesota, and there's not enough state or federal funding to meet the needs -- especially for small cities.

by Kirsti Marohn

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

December 4, 2017 1:34 PM

Dayton uses own cancer recovery to tout screening

"I'm a believer," Dayton says as he joins cancer survivors and other advocates of early detection programs in promoting the importance of getting tested for various cancers, especially those with elevated risk factors.

by Brian Bakst

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

December 3, 2017 1:52 PM

CVS pushes into insurance with $69 billion Aetna bid

CVS will buy insurance giant Aetna in a roughly $69 billion deal that will help the drugstore chain provide more health care and keep a key client, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

by Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

December 1, 2017 4:57 PM

State panel recommends limits on opioid prescribing

At least 376 Minnesotans were killed last year by opioids. A state working group has released guidelines for health professionals that may change how the painkillers are prescribed.

by Jon Collins

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

December 1, 2017 7:58 AM

FDA says 'stay!' ... away from 'bone treats'

In addition to guidance to avoid brittle chicken and turkey bones, the FDA says "bone treats," which they distinguish from uncooked butcher bones, can cause harm, sickness and sometimes death.

by Rebecca Feldhaus Adams

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

December 1, 2017 6:19 AM

Health care fallout: Fate of 8M low-income children in limbo

The Children's Health Insurance Program provides low-cost coverage to children in families that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid. But it has become caught up in a political stalemate over how to fund it.

by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press