Suicide rates rose in 2022 overall but declined for teens and young adultsNovember 29, 2023 10:23 AMBy Rhitu Chatterjee Provisional data from 2022 showed a bright spot in the trend of rising suicides in the U.S.
Play6min 29secHow can we break the cycle of childhood trauma? Help a baby's parentsNovember 29, 2023 4:35 AMBy Rhitu Chatterjee HealthySteps is an intervention where new parents get practical help with their lives, allowing them to create stable, nurturing bonds with their babies. It all starts at the baby's checkups.
U.S. life expectancy starts to recover after sharp pandemic declineNovember 28, 2023 11:01 PMBy Pien Huang A CDC analysis of 2022 data finds that U.S. life expectancy is improving after being knocked backwards during the COVID emergency. But it's still lower than it was pre-pandemic.
Play7min 00secResearch shows a connection with chronic pain and cold weatherNovember 28, 2023 1:04 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Ellen FinnThe transition to cold weather can be hard on all of us, but those with chronic pain may especially feel the effects of this seasonal weather change.
Mayo Clinic unveils plans for a new $5 billion campus in downtown RochesterNovember 28, 2023 12:00 PMBy Catharine RichertThe plan will center on new “health neighborhoods” where practitioners and services come to the patients. Mayo officials say the new model will streamline care for patients and staff.
Play2min 26secTexas abortion case goes before state's highest court, as more women join lawsuitNovember 28, 2023 6:52 AMBy Selena Simmons-Duffin Dr. Dani Mathisen is one of 20 patients who say abortion bans in Texas harmed them during complicated pregnancies. Attorneys in the lawsuit will argue before the Texas Supreme Court Tuesday.
Play3min 38secEast Phillips residents press regulators to close foundryNovember 28, 2023 6:18 AMBy Matt SepicResidents of a south Minneapolis neighborhood are demanding environmental regulators close an iron foundry after the EPA found that it was emitting excessive amounts of pollution.
New Zealand's new government plans to roll back cigarette ban as it funds tax cutsNovember 27, 2023 2:25 PMBy Bill ChappellPrime Minister Chris Luxon was sworn in on Monday — and strict anti-smoking laws are set to become a casualty of the compromises needed to form a governing coalition.
Play3min 59secDespite legalization, cannabis can still have legal impact for immigrants who aren’t U.S. citizensNovember 27, 2023 4:00 AMBy Sarah ThamerOn Aug. 1, Minnesota became the 23rd state in the country to legalize cannabis for recreational use. But cannabis continues to be a Schedule 1 drug under federal law, which could have consequences for non U.S. citizens.
FDA expands cantaloupe recall after salmonella infections double in a weekNovember 24, 2023 2:56 PMBy The Associated PressU.S. health officials recalled three more brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupes Friday as the number of people sickened by salmonella more than doubled this week. Arizona, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ohio have the highest number of cases.
