Health

Health
Can AI replace your doctor?
Artificial intelligence could change our experience at the doctor’s office. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks with two physicians who develop AI models about the promise and pitfalls of using AI in medicine.  
A federal agency wants to give safety tips to young adults. So it's dropping an album
The Consumer Product Safety Commission's album addresses the most common hazards among those 13-24, through a variety of genres. It's called We're Safety Now Haven't We, and you'll want to hear it.
Minnesota sees demand rising for at-home COVID tests
The Minnesota Department of Health is seeing requests rise for its free COVID-19 self-test program. The state program allows households to order four free self-tests, while supplies last.
These habits can cut the risk of depression in half, a new study finds
New evidence shows that people who maintain a range of healthy habits, from good sleep to physical activity to strong social connections, are significantly less likely to experience depression.
Navigating marijuana legalization in greater Minnesota
It’s been more than a month since marijuana became legal in Minnesota and cities around the state are still working to integrate the new law seamlessly.
Practitioner works to erase stigma some Black Minnesotans feel about mental health care
Adejoke Adedeji, owner of Nexus of Hope, started the psychiatric clinic after a personal experience with mental illness. Now, she serves as a vital resource for Minnesota Nigerians and other people of color seeking culturally inclusive mental health care.
COVID-19 trends upward as new boosters arrive
Newly-released tests of the boosters are so far suggesting it is largely effective against the most commonly circulating COVID-19 variants — as well as the emerging BA.2.86 variant.
Pickleball’s popularity and growing pains  
Pickleball has exploded in popularity, but with growth comes challenges. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a pickleball club owner, players and others in Minnesota about why pickleball is fun and how to keep noise, injuries, rudeness and “big money” from ruining the game.