Hmong patients more likely to suffer strokes and at younger ages, says new U study
This story comes to you from Sahan Journal through a partnership with MPR News. By Joey Peters | Sahan Journal Hmong patients are twice as likely to suffer strokes than their white counterparts, and at younger ages, according to a first-of-its-kind study published recently by a University of Minnesota researcher. The study analyzed 10 years of data from […]
As canine flu outbreak subsides, officials ease guidance for Minnesota dog owners
Animal health officials in Minnesota say they think the worst of a canine influenza outbreak may be over — and they’re updating their guidance for dog owners. Minnesota Board of Animal Health senior veterinarian Veronica Bartsch said the virus is still circulating, but her agency hasn’t gotten a confirmed report in almost a month. She […]
As canine flu outbreak subsides, officials ease guidance for Minnesota dog owners
Animal health officials in Minnesota say they think the worst of a canine influenza outbreak may be over — and they’re updating their guidance for dog owners. Minnesota Board of Animal Health senior veterinarian Veronica Bartsch said the virus is still circulating, but her agency hasn’t gotten a confirmed report in almost a month. She […]
Minnesota Rokkr Regiment reconnects veterans, active duty members through video game
In his Rochester, Minn., home, Minnesota National Guard Major Jeff Sabatke readies the family Playstation 5 console. He checks the Wi-Fi and then settles down on the couch to watch his 10-year-old son Jackson play Call of Duty. Jackson says his favorite part of playing video games with his dad is “teaching him” because his […]
Medicaid coverage ends for 32,600 Minnesotans, thousands renew
In the first look at Medicaid renewals following the end of a pause to eligibility determinations, the Minnesota Department of Human Services said Wednesday nearly 50,000 people renewed their public insurance eligibility. But coverage stopped for about 32,600 people whose status is unknown. DHS Commissioner Jodi Harpstead said some likely didn’t submit forms because they […]
When a brain injury impairs memory, a pulse of electricity may help
A precisely timed pulse to a brain area just behind the ear can help reduce memory deficits in patients suffering moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries. Malte Mueller via Getty Images | fStop If you’ve ever had trouble finding your keys or remembering what you had for breakfast, you know that short-term memory is far […]
What we know — and don’t know — about the FDA-approved postpartum depression pill
Postpartum depression affects up to 1 in 7 women. The first pill to treat it is expected to become available later this year, after the FDA approved it on Friday. Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first ever pill for treating postpartum depression, a potentially life-threatening condition that affects hundreds of […]
Southern Minnesota city asks residents, businesses to boil water
The city of Eagle Lake, Minn. — just east of Mankato — is asking residents and businesses to boil water from the municipal water system. Officials said a power outage on Monday — combined with the fact the city’s water tower is offline for maintenance — led to a drop in pressure in the city’s […]
A new clue to the reason some people come down with long COVID
Protesters march outside the White House to call attention to those who have long COVID. Nathan Posner | Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Stéphanie Longet is an immunologist and a COVID researcher at the University of Saint-Etienne in France, and just like 10 to 20 percent of adults who were infected with the virus, she […]
Ozempic and Wegovy maker courts prominent Black leaders to get Medicare’s favor
Injectable weight-loss drugs are becoming a multi-billion dollar market, but they are not covered by Medicare. The drugmakers are trying to change that. Sean Gallup/Getty Images Pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has turned to influential Black Americans in pursuit of what would be a lucrative victory: having Medicare cover a new class of weight loss drugs, […]