MN: Health
Possibility of wildlife-to-human crossover heightens CWD worries in MN
By Jim Robbins for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Service …
Experts: Good oral health starts at a young age
February is Children's Dental Health Month, and Minnesota parents are encouraged to establish good oral health habits early on, so kids can avoid …
Medical community: Voting plays role in boosting health care access
Voting is not only good for democracy, it is also good for your health, according to one of the nation's largest medical associations. The American …
Reading, writing and blood pressure screening? MN campuses add outreach
Managing course schedules and studying for exams are priorities for college students. Now, a Minnesota campus wants them to think about their health …
MN takes deep dive into solving ambulance shortages
Efforts to close ambulance service gaps in Minnesota are taking shape. A special legislative task force is gathering findings about the severity of …
Making holiday travel manageable for those with chronic health issues
Holiday stress is a concern for most people, but when you mix in travel plans and chronic health issues, those worries might be elevated. A …
Measuring the online gaming and gambling risk for MN youth
Minnesota announced this week it has joined a multistate lawsuit against Facebook's parent company Meta, over claims of addictive social media …
Study links pandemic with uptick in pediatric trauma cases
Medical researchers are out with new findings, which underscore how some communities saw more devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new …
Closing care gaps, finding wellness tools for those with dementia
This fall, a key federal agency is taking applications from providers who want to join a nationwide model to improve Alzheimer's care. Minnesota …
Health Coverage 101: Early research, expert guidance keep pitfalls at bay
When it comes to open enrollment and navigating health insurance options, experts say starting your research sooner rather than later is the best …
Assessing Need for School Counselors Amid SRO Debate in MN
Minnesota lawmakers could soon be called into special session in response to a controversy over school resource officers. The situation has prompted …
Expert: Unaddressed Hearing Woes Could Make School Life Miserable
Parents in Minnesota have been feverishly helping their kids get ready for the new school year. A health expert says if hearing has been an issue for …