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Little change in most COVID indicators, but deaths rise slightly to highest level since March

This week’s COVID-19 data is mostly positive insofar as it shows relatively little change from the last few weeks, especially when it comes to cases and hospitalizations, and still no signs of a fall surge.  
by Alyson Clary and Elisabeth Gawthrop

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DFLers see ‘historic’ chance to solidify legal abortion in Minnesota

DFLers see ‘historic’ chance to solidify legal abortion in Minnesota

Tuesday’s elections delivered majorities to the Minnesota House and Senate that favor enshrining access to abortion in state law. Supporters of legalized abortion now say they’re preparing to flex that new political power quickly next year at the Capitol.
by Dana Ferguson and Michelle Wiley

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Charges: Wisconsin nurse amputated man’s foot without orders

A western Wisconsin nurse has been charged with elder abuse, accused of amputating a hospice patient’s frostbitten foot without his consent and without doctor’s orders.
by The Associated Press

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New VA study finds Paxlovid may cut the risk of long COVID

New VA study finds Paxlovid may cut the risk of long COVID

For those at high risk, Pfizer's antiviral drug helps stave off severe COVID-19. Now research suggests it may also reduce their chances of long COVID.
by Pien Huang

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Health care officials prepare as RSV, influenza cases increase in Minnesota

Health care officials prepare as RSV, influenza cases increase in Minnesota

Hospitalizations due to RSV cases are continuing to climb in the Twin Cities, mainly among children younger than one. The most recent state report reflects what doctors are seeing across the country, and raising concerns about how health care systems will manage this spike in infections amid flu season, and a potential COVID-19 surge.
by Michelle Wiley

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Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is 'vastly superior' to cut cholesterol

Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is 'vastly superior' to cut cholesterol

Millions of people are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, but many would rather take supplements instead. A new study shows statins are much more effective.
by Allison Aubrey

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A SCOTUS nursing home case could limit the rights of millions of patients

A SCOTUS nursing home case could limit the rights of millions of patients

An Indiana man's family sued a state-owned nursing home for alleged mistreatment. A U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case could determine the right of many Americans to sue government agencies.
by Farah Yousry

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