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For those who don't enjoy fireworks, some tips for this holiday weekend

For those who don't enjoy fireworks, some tips for this holiday weekend

While fireworks may be a fun celebration for some — they can cause fear and distress for some veterans. Pets and wild animals also often are scared by the deep booms and flashes of fireworks displays.
by Sam Stroozas

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COVID up 3 percent in Twin Cities wastewater, 9 Minn. counties high risk per CDC

COVID up 3 percent in Twin Cities wastewater, 9 Minn. counties high risk per CDC

This phase of COVID continues to hang around, but there is perhaps some hope in declining hospitalizations. And after a brief lull, CDC’s risk ratings are back on the rise in counties across the state.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Craig Helmstetter

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How much health insurers pay for almost everything is about to go public

How much health insurers pay for almost everything is about to go public

New government rules are forcing insurers to post on websites what they pay for care or be fined, allowing consumers and employers to comparison shop for health services or negotiate better rates.
by Julie Appleby

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New study says more than 30% of older adults develop long COVID

New study says more than 30% of older adults develop long COVID

There is a new study with Minnesota connections that looks at long COVID in older adults and it finds 32 percent of older adults in the United States who survived COVID infections had symptoms of long COVID up to four months after infection. That's double the rate in younger people. Dr. Ken Cohen is co-author of the study and the executive director of translational research for Optum Care, which is based in the Twin Cities. He spoke with Cathy Wurzer about their findings.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown and Ellen Finn

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