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Coalition of Minnesota doctors encourages conversations during clinic visits about off-site firearm storage when there’s a risk of self-harm.
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Few Minnesota kids get COVID shots, but federal switch could make access harder for families
Abrupt change left Minnesota doctors concerned about impact on vaccine hesitancy, insurers uncertain about future coverage.
May 28, 2025
Boston Scientific to cut jobs after discontinuing heart device
The company, with a huge Minnesota cardiology division, is cutting its Acurate devices, citing conversations with regulators.
May 28, 2025
Congressional Dems, including Omar, ask judge to extend whistleblower case against UnitedHealth
A special master’s report in March sided with the Eden Prairie-based company, finding “there simply was no fraud” in UnitedHealth’s medical coding practices.
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A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says
COVID-19 cases are rising again as a new variant begins to circulate in some parts of the world. The World Health Organization said Wednesday the rise in cases is primarily in the eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and western Pacific regions.
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COVID vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women, Kennedy says
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday announced that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women — a move immediately questioned by several public health experts.
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Why Planned Parenthood is closing four Minnesota clinics and laying off staff
Federal funding cuts under Trump administration compounded challenges for nonprofit provider, which was already seeing more patients seek online care.
May 27, 2025
Prostate experts see familiar scenario in Biden’s cancer diagnosis
Guidelines advise no screening after age 70, and doctors say that even men who test diligently may develop an aggressive cancer after none was found at a recent checkup.
May 24, 2025
Planned Parenthood North Central States to lay off 66 workers, restructure presence in Minnesota
The restructuring affects health centers in Apple Valley, Bemidji, Richfield and Alexandria.
May 23, 2025
FDA panel is split on updates to COVID shots as questions loom for fall vaccinations
Government advisers were split Thursday on whether drugmakers need to update their COVID-19 vaccines for next season, a decision overshadowed by confusion over a new Trump administration policy that may limit which Americans can get the shots.
May 22, 2025
Diabetes spinoff, C-suite shakeup, costly tariffs: Inside Medtronic’s busy quarterly results
Executives said the Fridley-run company’s diabetes division, which had previously experienced recalls and manufacturing issues, has turned around and is ready to stand on its own. Analysts have reservations.
May 21, 2025
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