Deaths linked tainted cantaloupe increase to 3 in U.S., 5 in CanadaDecember 8, 2023 12:57 PMBy The Associated PressA salmonella outbreak tied to tainted cantaloupe has now killed eight people — three in the U.S. and five in Canada, health officials reported Thursday. Minnesota has the most confirmed cases of any state.
FDA approves first gene-editing treatment for human illnessDecember 8, 2023 11:41 AMBy Rob Stein The Food and Drug Administration approved two genetic treatments for sickle cell disease, including one that uses gene-editing. The approvals offer hope for patients and signal a new medical era.
Play3min 59secDOJ alleges city of Anoka discriminated against tenants with mental health disabilities December 8, 2023 4:00 AMBy Sarah ThamerThe U.S. Department of Justice alleges the city of Anoka notified landlords of potential nuisance calls and encouraged landlords to evict tenants who were the subject of the calls. Sometimes those communications included personal details about tenants’ mental illnesses.
White House proposes to 'march in' on patents for costly drugsDecember 7, 2023 1:32 PMBy Sydney Lupkin To lower drug prices, the Biden administration is looking to assert its authority to license drug patents that rely on government-funded research to drugmakers that would offer cheaper medicines.
Texas woman asks court's permission for abortion because of pregnancy complicationsDecember 6, 2023 5:07 PMBy Selena Simmons-Duffin A woman who is pregnant and seeking an abortion is asking a judge to allow it to be performed in Texas. She has health problems, and the fetus has a condition that is almost always fatal.
Minneapolis health clinic receives $2.6 million from philanthropist MacKenzie ScottDecember 6, 2023 4:08 PMBy Estelle Timar-WilcoxThe funding will go toward a planned move to a new location at 1000 East Lake St.
Pilots say they're afraid to seek mental health care. The FAA says it's listeningDecember 6, 2023 2:44 PMBy Joel Rose At a summit on mental health in aviation, pilots and safety experts urged regulators to reform rules that discourage people from seeking treatment because they're afraid of losing clearance to fly.
Play45min 35secWhy is ADHD often overlooked in adults, especially women?December 6, 2023 11:35 AMBy Angela Davis and Maja BeckstromADHD is a common diagnosis in children. But it’s not just for kids. Many adults are also learning they have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder — especially women. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how problems with attention and focus show up later in life.
Psychologists say they can't meet the growing demand for mental health careDecember 6, 2023 10:26 AMBy Rhitu Chatterjee More than half say they're not taking new patients, in a new survey. They report their existing patients need more attention for complex problems, and many keep months-long waitlists.
Play4min 28secA little electric stimulation in just the right spot may bolster a damaged brainDecember 6, 2023 4:00 AMBy Jon Hamilton A small study found that electrically stimulating an area deep in the brain allowed people with severe traumatic brain injuries to complete a cognitive test more quickly.