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State lawmakers hope to reverse insulin price spike

State lawmakers hope to reverse insulin price spike

Lawmakers from both parties say there should be more transparency in how prices for the medication are set, and they don't want any diabetics to be denied insulin because they can't afford it.
by Brian Bakst

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You don't have to go no-carb: Instead, think slow carb

You don't have to go no-carb: Instead, think slow carb

Ditching carbs can lead to quick weight loss, but can you really stick with it? Here's the science on eating carbs smarter to keep you sated and healthy.
by Allison Aubrey

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UnitedHealthcare alleges price fixing on generic drugs

UnitedHealthcare alleges price fixing on generic drugs

The big Twin Cities-based health insurer is accusing drug makers of colluding to protect their market shares and profits.
by Martin Moylan

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Rural hospitals retreat from delivering babies; small towns pay the price

Rural hospitals retreat from delivering babies; small towns pay the price

For medical and financial reasons, a growing number of rural hospitals have stopped delivering babies. That's adding risks to rural birth, and making it that much harder to keep people in small-town Minnesota. Grand Marais sees that firsthand.
by Catharine Richert

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How can we prevent opioid addiction?

How can we prevent opioid addiction?

Three guests spoke with MPR News host Angela Davis about working with patients who are prescribed opioids and attempts to keep the addictive drugs out of the hands of young, vulnerable people.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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Allina restricts visitors to prevent flu spread

Under the restrictions, children under the age of 5 and people who are sick are asked not to visit. Anyone who has a cough or sore throat should wear a mask.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Progress report: President Trump's campaign promises, 2 years later

Progress report: President Trump's campaign promises, 2 years later

At the midpoint of his four-year term, President Trump has delivered on some campaign promises and ignored others, while many are still works in progress.
by Scott Horsley

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Before black lung, West Virginia tunnel project killed hundreds

Before black lung, West Virginia tunnel project killed hundreds

One of the worst industrial disasters in American history is a forgotten example of the dangers of silica, the toxic dust behind the modern black lung epidemic in Appalachia.
by Adelina Lancianese

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