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University of Minnesota regents say physicians group exceeded authority in Fairview agreement
The resolution passed by the regents gives the university’s president authority to explore the “likely reduction in academic or mission support funding,” assess branding and trademark implications and review the Board of Regents’ medical school policy. 
U.S. bishops officially ban gender-affirming care at Catholic hospitals
The bishops' decision formalizes a yearslong process for the U.S. church to address transgender health care. They also approved a special message on immigration, expressing concern over enforcement and conditions in detention centers.
University of Minnesota opposes Fairview and physicians group deal, calling it a 'hostile takeover' of medical school
Fairview and University of Minnesota Physicians, a nonprofit clinical practice, announced Wednesday they had reached a deal slated to begin on Jan. 1, 2027.
Cannabis and young adult health in Minnesota
Cannabis in Minnesota is legal — and more young adults are using it. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert and her guests explore what we know and don’t know about how marijuana affects teens and young adults — and their developing brains.
ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows
Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday. The move comes days after some batches were recalled amid an expanding outbreak of infant botulism.
Canada loses measles elimination status after ongoing outbreaks
International health experts say Canada is no longer measles-free because of ongoing outbreaks, as childhood vaccination rates fall and the highly contagious virus spreads across North and South America.