Play4min 47secDoctor responds to Allina’s planned shuttering of pediatric services at Mercy Hospital FridleyMarch 13, 2024 11:34 AMBy Cathy Wurzer and Gracie StocktonAllina cites declining pediatric patient volume and high renovation costs of operating rooms as part of the rationale. The decision could mean job loss for providers and disrupted patient care.
Play45min 54secWhat to know about the noseMarch 13, 2024 10:43 AMBy Angela Davis and Maja BeckstromYou probably don’t think much about your nose, unless it’s stuffed up. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two doctors about the wonders of how our nose works, common nasal and sinus problems and how to treat them.
Play4min 07secMinnesota lawmakers look to put packaging companies on the hook for materials wasteMarch 13, 2024 4:00 AMBy Clay MastersAmid growing amounts of discarded packaging materials, lawmakers ask: Who should pay to deal with it and how to slim the pile? A bill before the Minnesota Legislature puts that onus on packaging companies.
Play3min 43secMinnesota Democrats weigh in on national IVF debate, push infertility treatment coverageMarch 11, 2024 3:16 PMBy Dana FergusonAfter Super Tuesday, candidates up and down the ballot are turning their sights toward the general election. And for Minnesota Democrats, that means casting a light on access to infertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization — or IVF.
Play12min 17secCalls flood mental health hotline for Minnesota firefighters after Burnsville tragedyMarch 11, 2024 1:44 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Alanna ElderThe MnFIRE Assistance Program facilitates mental health counseling for firefighters across the state.
Vice President Kamala Harris plans visit to Twin Cities on ThursdayMarch 11, 2024 7:35 AMBy MPR News StaffVice President Kamala Harris will be in the Twin Cities on Thursday. It will be her third visit to Minnesota since taking office.
Play3min 22secWomen who do strength training live longer. How much is enough?March 11, 2024 5:10 AMBy Allison Aubrey Strength training is good for everyone. But women who train regularly, reduce their risk of death from heart disease significantly. And here are 5 other hidden benefits of building muscle.
Play2min 54secHow high blood sugar, hypertension and obesity can add up to cancer riskMarch 11, 2024 5:10 AMBy Will Stone It's known that obesity is linked to many cancers. A study shows metabolic syndrome, which includes factors like high blood pressure and insulin resistance, also drives increased risk.
Play7min 00secThe U.S. prison population is rapidly graying. Prisons aren't built for what's comingMarch 11, 2024 5:10 AMBy Meg Anderson By one measure, about a third of all prisoners will be considered geriatric by 2030. Prison systems are grappling with how to care for their elderly prisoners — and how to pay for it.
Play6min 18secA leading mindfulness teacher shares insights to counter tech addiction and isolationMarch 10, 2024 5:00 AMBy Pien Huang Jon Kabat-Zinn, who brought mindfulness meditation into mainstream medical settings, discusses how the centering practice can help with some of today's widespread social problems.