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Mayo Clinic researchers discover the human immune system’s ‘fountain of youth’

Mayo Clinic researchers discover the human immune system’s ‘fountain of youth’

Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered a “fountain of youth” in some older people’s immune systems; essentially the immune system of a teenager living in the body of a 75-year-old. The discovery could eventually help people stave off disease and have a better quality of life as they age.
by Molly Castle Work

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Mike Osterholm reflects on lessons from the pandemic in 'The Big One'

Mike Osterholm reflects on lessons from the pandemic in 'The Big One'

Public health leaders, researchers, doctors and nurses saved a lot of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. But serious errors were also made. In his new book, University of Minnesota epidemiologist Mike Osterholm pulls no punches on why last time may just be a practice run for “The Big One.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Tribal nations’ flags raised in historic moment at Minnesota State Capitol

Tribal nations’ flags raised in historic moment at Minnesota State Capitol

Flags of the 11 federally recognized tribes in the state were raised for the first time Friday morning at the new Tribal Flag Plaza. Some tribal leaders say the plaza will serve as a reminder that tribes have been here long before the state.
by Chandra Colvin

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Girl in critical condition since Annunciation shooting has bullet in brain

Girl in critical condition since Annunciation shooting has bullet in brain

Dr. Walt Galicich, chief of neurosurgery at Hennepin Healthcare, says Sophia Forchas is in a medically induced coma and that a bullet remains lodged in her brain. He said her future remains uncertain, but there are also positive signs.
by MPR News Staff

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'One and done' dose of LSD keeps anxiety at bay

'One and done' dose of LSD keeps anxiety at bay

People with generalized anxiety disorder improved significantly after they got a single dose of LSD powerful enough to induce a psychedelic trip.
by Jon Hamilton

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