The U.S. bans most common form of asbestos, after decades of pushback from industryMarch 18, 2024 6:06 PMBy Joe Hernandez More than 50 other countries have already banned the substance, which has been known to lead to lung and ovarian cancer, mesothelioma and other deadly illnesses.
Appeals court rules in favor of woman turned away from pharmacy for emergency contraceptiveMarch 18, 2024 5:38 PMBy Peter CoxThe Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday that an Aitkin County pharmacist’s refusal to give a woman emergency contraception in 2019 was illegal sex discrimination under the state’s human rights act.
How Hmong and Karen community leaders are fighting youth addictionMarch 18, 2024 1:19 PMBy Angela Davis and Kelly GordonKaren and Hmong parents in Minnesota say they are increasingly alarmed by the substance abuse they see in their communities’ youth. Opioids are the largest problem, specifically the the deadly drug fentanyl.
In Havana syndrome patients, NIH scientists find no physical trace of harmMarch 18, 2024 11:37 AMBy Jon Hamilton The mysterious ailments that became known as Havana syndrome left no physical evidence of injury or disease, according to two government studies.
Play3min 30secFrom anxiety to cancer, the evidence against ultra-processed food piles upMarch 18, 2024 4:49 AMBy Allison Aubrey Americans consume more than half their daily calories from ultra-processed food. A new study finds consuming lots of this food is linked to a higher risk of many diseases.
Play4min 10secMarijuana, cannabis, hemp: Why Minnesota is choosing its words carefullyMarch 18, 2024 4:00 AMBy Estelle Timar-WilcoxWhat’s in a name? To paraphrase Shakespeare, a bud by any other word would smell as sweet. Legislators and businesspeople around the state are changing the words they use to talk about cannabis as it becomes legal for adult use.
State Medicaid offices target dead people’s homes to recoup their health care costsMarch 17, 2024 9:37 AMBy The Associated PressMany Americans rely on Medicaid when fighting diseases. But there’s a catch. Often, states try to recoup the costs after the recipients die. That could mean a big bill — even the sale of their homes.
Delta-8, an unregulated form of THC, is popular among high school studentsMarch 14, 2024 11:37 AMBy Rhitu Chatterjee Derived from hemp, it has similar effects to delta-9 THC, the main intoxicant in marijuana. It's fueling a rise in calls to poison control.
A simple blood test can detect colorectal cancer early, study findsMarch 14, 2024 4:00 AMBy Allison Aubrey At a time when colorectal cancer is rising, researchers say a blood test can detect 83 percent of people with the disease. If the FDA approves it the test would be another screening tool for early detection.
Play4min 01secClass of COVID: For Minnesota high school seniors, pandemic taught lessons in struggle, perseveranceMarch 14, 2024 4:00 AMBy Elizabeth ShockmanFriday marks four years since Gov. Tim Walz announced the state’s first COVID-19 school closings. Students who entered high school in 2020 saw their entire experience shaped by the pandemic. Those graduating this spring say their high school years are a tale of resilience in a harsh time.