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RFK Jr. to require placebo-controlled studies for new vaccines
The Department of Health and Human Services says it will require new vaccines to be tested against a placebo, which could complicate and delay Food and Drug Administration approval of many vaccines.
Why spring allergies may be getting worse and what to do about them
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two allergists about how our bodies are reacting to the lengthening spring allergy season and what you can do to manage your symptoms.  
Minnesota podcast is providing patient-centered insights into health care industry
“Patient Innovations” combines the viewpoints of physicians, patients and researchers for discussions on health conditions and medical advances in Minnesota.
M Health Fairview to remove race as a factor in pregnancy, maternal health screenings
By July, all pregnant patients at M Health Fairview will be universally screened for various maternal and fetal conditions, regardless of the patient’s race.
Whooping cough cases are rising again in the US
Preliminary data from the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention says the U.S. has seen 8,485 cases of whooping cough in 2025. That's twice as many cases as this time last year, based on the CDC’s final tally.