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China's virus death toll surpasses SARS, but number of new cases falls

China's virus death toll surpasses SARS, but number of new cases falls

China's death toll from the new virus outbreak has risen to 811. However, the number of new cases reported over the previous 24 hours fell significantly Sunday from the previous period, something experts see as a sign the spread of the virus may be slowing.
by The Associated Press

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Researchers link autism to a system that insulates nerve fibers in the brain

Researchers link autism to a system that insulates nerve fibers in the brain

Brains affected by autism appear to share a problem with cells that make myelin, the insulating coating surrounding nerve fibers that controls the speed at which the fibers convey electrical signals.
by Jon Hamilton

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HealthPartners union votes in favor of strike

HealthPartners union votes in favor of strike

Nurses, physician assistants and other caregivers in the union representing 1,800 HealthPartners workers have voted overwhelmingly to strike if a contract agreement cannot be reached before Feb. 19.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Chinese doctor who sounded the alarm about the virus dies

Chinese doctor who sounded the alarm about the virus dies

A hospital in China says a doctor who got in trouble with authorities in the communist country for sounding an early warning about the coronavirus outbreak has died of the illness.
by The Associated Press

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New coronavirus 'won't be the last' outbreak to move from animal to human

New coronavirus 'won't be the last' outbreak to move from animal to human

Science writer David Quammen says the new coronavirus is the latest example of the way pathogens are migrating from animals to humans with increasing frequency — and sometimes deadly consequences.
by Dave Davies

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In rural Minnesota, doctors swap knowledge on how best to treat opioid addiction

In rural Minnesota, doctors swap knowledge on how best to treat opioid addiction

Physicians specializing in addiction are giving guidance to providers in other rural areas of the state where there are few treatment options. About two years in, the program now includes providers from at least 20 clinics across Minnesota.
by Jon Collins

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