Play23min 43secState's mental health task force looks to improve servicesJuly 25, 2016 1:39 PMBy MPR News StaffWe wrap up our week of mental health conversations with a look at what the state plans to do on this issue. Tom Weber talks with Emily Johnson Piper, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services, who is leading that task force.
Problems after using hair conditioner prompt an FDA warningJuly 25, 2016 12:57 PMBy Natalie Jacewicz After more than 100 consumers complained about symptoms like itchiness and balding, the FDA says hair conditioner is a potential culprit. But doctors warn against jumping to conclusions.
Play7min 25secNavigating care for mental health is a challenge, even for an expertJuly 25, 2016 9:00 AMBy Cathy WurzerFormer state Rep. Mindy Greiling is no stranger to Minnesota's mental health system. She focused on the issue for much of her time as a lawmaker.
Play3min 57secHelping transgender people find their voiceJuly 24, 2016 6:00 AMSpeech therapist Wendy Chase helps transgender people make their voices sound like their gender identity. She says how people communicate affects how they are perceived.
The U.N.'s rundown of some of the world's biggest problemsJuly 23, 2016 9:39 AMBy Malaka Gharib A new report reveals where the world stands in the fight against extreme poverty, inequality and climate change.
Play44min 45secSummer Music Series: The HoneydogsJuly 22, 2016 1:07 PMBy MPR News StaffIndie-rockers The Honeydogs, led by Adam Levy, perform for MPR News' Summer Music Series.
Turning down the background noise could help toddlers learnJuly 22, 2016 9:00 AMBy Carolyn Beans Being surrounded by noisy conversations, radio or TV can make it harder for toddlers to learn new words, researchers say. Quieter conversations didn't affect the learning process.
Play5min 10secHow heat affects the human bodyJuly 22, 2016 8:58 AMLong stretches of heat affect our bodies in ways we might not even notice.
To avoid malaria, try sleeping with a chicken at your bedsideJuly 22, 2016 8:30 AMBy Mark H. Kim A study finds that the Anopheles arabiensis species of mosquitoes, a major carrier of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa, is repelled by the smell of chicken.
Play3min 03secBeer bottles will soon include a reality check: A calorie countJuly 22, 2016 6:36 AMBy Allison Aubrey Some of the biggest brewing companies have agreed to list the number of calories, alcohol content and nutrition information on beer bottles and cans.
