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Supreme Court to hear abortion pill case
The court's action sets up a collision between the Food and Drug Administration's 23-year study and supervision of mifepristone, and the circumstances under which it can be prescribed.
Attacks on health care are on track to hit a record high in 2023. Can it be stopped?
The targeting of hospitals and medical workers is a fact of modern warfare — in Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Gaza and Israel. International law say such attacks are unacceptable. Are there any consequences?
These pros help keep ailing, aging loved ones safe — but it's a costly service
Private care management, often nurses or social workers, is a growing field that helps people navigate the elder care system. People call it "a game changer" — but it comes at a high price.
Holiday season helps COVID-19 spread, older Minnesotans feeling increase in cases
Susan Kline is an infectious disease doctor with University of Minnesota and M Health Fairview. She says older Minnesotans are feeling the increase in cases the most. She joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the COVID trends heading into the holidays.
When children have stomach pain, many parents' minds go to appendicitis, which requires surgery. But if the child can jump without major pain, they are probably OK, doctors say.
Supreme Courts in 3 states will hear cases about abortion access this week
Supreme court justices in Arizona, New Mexico, and Wyoming will hear arguments in cases that will impact abortion access across the Mountain West. Here's what to know.
Deaths linked tainted cantaloupe increase to 3 in U.S., 5 in Canada
A 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 illness
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.