AI medical capabilities show accuracy in clinical decision making
ChatGPT was best in making a "final diagnosis," where it was 77% accurate, according to Mass General Brigham research
MDH investigating outbreak linked to raw milk from Morrison County farm
This is the second time this summer that the MDH has investigated an outbreak linked to raw milk.
Minnesota adds RSV, influenza to wastewater testing programs
New steps are being taken through monitoring wastewater data to expand the testing to include illnesses like RSV and influenza.
RSV, Influenza wastewater testing increasing
New steps are being taken through monitoring wastewater data to expand the testing to include illnesses like RSV and influenza.
US to regulate nursing home staff for 1st time, but proposal lower than many advocates hoped
An association that lobbies for health care facilities says President Joe Biden’s decision to require nursing homes to comply with federal rules on staffing levels will cost them billions of dollars.
Yoga, exercise training may reduce asthma symptoms, study shows
A new study has revealed that certain types of exercise training can actually enhance respiratory function and exercise capacity in adults with asthma.
Children's Minnesota brings State Fair fun to patients and their families
It's been a tough summer for the Bugarin family. Their 8-month-old son, Levi, underwent heart surgery at Children's Minnesota and has been receiving care there ever since.
Airports pledge to make flying easier for passengers with dementia
Over 14 million people are expected to check into airports nationwide for Labor Day weekend.
A look inside Sweet Martha’s garden oasis
Sweet Martha’s cookies are always a hit at the Minnesota State Fair, with some of the longest lines of any vendors at multiple locations. Martha Rossini Olson takes time out of her busy schedule to tell the FOX 9 crew about another passion – her garden.
Man charged with theft for stealing wheelchair from man with ALS
A St. Paul man has been charged with stealing an SUV that belonged to a man suffering from ALS, and contained his wheelchair and power lift inside it.
Prescription drug prices negotiated
Relief could be on the way for millions of Americans struggling to afford medications after the White House has selected its first round of prescription drugs that it will negotiate Medicare pricing.
First drugs picked to be targeted for Medicare price negotiations
President Joe Biden's administration released a list of 10 drugs for which the federal government will take a first-ever step: negotiating drug prices directly with the manufacturer.
4 University of Arkansas students hospitalized after E. coli outbreak
Health officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to the University of Arkansas.
Medicare: These medications could be subject to price controls
List of 10 drugs subject to price controls to be published Sept 1
Newborn screenings in Minnesota: 3 more conditions approved
Three new conditions have been added to Minnesota's Newborn Screening Program.
Major US cities embrace mental health response with behavioral clinicians replacing police in 911 calls
Data gathered by The Associated Press show at least 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are hosting or starting such programs, sometimes called civilian, alternative or non-police response teams.
Pilot program at Minnesota hospitals works to bridge language gaps starting at infancy
For some time, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended reading to babies from infancy. But when babies aren't healthy enough to immediately go home from the hospital, reading and hearing their native languages becomes more challenging.
ADHD drug shortage could make back-to-school season challenging, expert says: ‘Widespread impact'
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
One in five women report being mistreated in maternity care, CDC finds: ‘We must do better’
More than 2,400 women were surveyed about their experiences with pregnancy and delivery care.
Las Vegas hotels under investigation for Legionnaires' disease cases
Guests at these two Vegas hotels tested positive for Legionnaires' disease.