Play9min 47secWhat do guns and cigarettes have in common? Some doctors ask about firearm safetyApril 15, 2024 1:30 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Alanna ElderPhysicians who view gun violence as a public health crisis are asking patients about how their firearms are stored.
6 in 10 U.S. Catholics are in favor of abortion rights, Pew Research report findsApril 12, 2024 3:47 PMBy Jason DeRose Although the Catholic Church officially opposes abortion, the report says there’s far greater diversity of opinion among laity in the U.S.
More states are finding bird flu in cattle. This is what scientists are watching for April 12, 2024 10:00 AMBy Will Stone Both South Dakota and North Carolina have detected the virus in dairy herds, bringing the total number of states affected to eight. Scientists are paying close attention to how the virus is changing and what that means for its pandemic potential.
Two tribal nations sue social media companies over Native youth suicidesApril 12, 2024 9:02 AMBy The Associated PressThe Spirit Lake Tribe in North Dakota and the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin are accusing social media companies of contributing to high rates of suicides that disproportionately affect Native American youth.
Play4min 05secMedical providers remain in limbo as cyberattack impacts continueApril 12, 2024 4:00 AMBy Estelle Timar-WilcoxMore than one month after a cyberattack derailed the pipeline of insurance claims and checks, small clinics are looking for ways to keep operating without passing along the cost to patients.
Play4min 38secOnline dietitians backed by General Mills, big food companies using ‘anti-diet’ language to promote junk foodApril 10, 2024 5:18 PMBy Emily Reese, Josh Cobb, and Ngoc BuiA slew of social media influencers are encouraging users to enjoy sugary foods guilt free. However, a recent investigation found that major food companies are capitalizing on the “anti-diet” campaign by paying online dietitians to get people to consume more of their highly processed foods.
Play4min 17secMinnesota lawmakers debate tighter rules for tech companies over content that could harm kidsApril 10, 2024 5:13 PMBy Dana FergusonAcross the country, states are scrambling to shield young social media users from harmful content. Minnesota lawmakers are debating steps to address mental health and harassment concerns amid threats they could invite lawsuits.
Play8min 32secWhat’s up with our gut? A Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist has answersApril 10, 2024 1:07 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and CJ YoungerA leading gut microbiome researcher and physician from Mayo Clinic in Rochester joined MPR News to debunk common misconceptions.
Play4min 49secBills offer birth justice, reduced mortality for Black and Indigenous MinnesotansApril 10, 2024 12:27 PMBy Melissa Olson and Gracie StocktonBlack and Indigenous pregnant Minnesotans have long faced more health disparities than their white counterparts. Now, there’s a push at the Legislature to change that.
Play46min 35secLiving with autism as an adultApril 10, 2024 10:53 AMBy Angela Davis and Maja BeckstromThe number of adults who identify as being on the autism spectrum is growing, along with awareness. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what’s it like to move into adulthood with autism.