Coronavirus in Minnesota: COVID-19 hospitalizations up
Though Minnesota’s weekly count of new cases and its case positivity rate were both down.
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A virus expert explains what researchers know — and don’t know — about the omicron coronavirus variant
While the unusually high number of mutations in the omicron variant is surprising, the emergence of yet another SARS-CoV-2 variant is not unexpected.
Coronavirus in Minnesota: Walz, health care officials urge vaccinations as hospitalizations continue to rise
Walz also downplayed the possibility for a special session, even after Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller said Republicans may back down from a threat to fire Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm.
Should Minnesota be doing more to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the state?
Minnesota let many of its COVID-19 mitigation measures lapse over the summer. Is it time to bring them back?
Minnesota researchers uncover why nicotine withdrawal causes junk food cravings
The research team noted a connection between the part of the brain responsible for addiction and appetite regulation as a possible cause for smokers’ cravings for energy-dense, high-calorie foods during nicotine withdrawal.
The adult day program at the new Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub will be a boon to participants — and their families
Fairview Health Services and Ebenezer Senior Living will partner to open the new program when St Joseph’s Hospital transitions into the Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub, providing care to underserved, mostly low-income St. Paul seniors.
After Texas’ abortion ban, some groups have seen increased demand for abortions in Minnesota
If the Supreme Court decides to overturn Roe v. Wade, Minnesota will be one of the only states in the region with access to legal abortion.
Coronavirus in Minnesota: case positivity rate tops 10%; states increase booster access amid infection surge
Minnesota averaged 4,484 new cases of COVID-19 per day over the last week.
Joint U of M, Mayo center to focus on studying racism’s impact on cardiovascular health in Minnesota
In Minnesota, people of color experience the highest rate of health inequities in the U.S. The grant’s goal is to use the knowledge and experience of community based organizations to narrow that gap.
Coronavirus in Minnesota: Case positivity rate jumps to levels not seen since December
Minnesota also saw reported deaths and hospitalizations from the disease increase over the previous week.
What to know about long-haul COVID
It goes by a number of different names: long COVID, long-haul COVID or, per the CDC, “Post-COVID conditions.” Whatever you call it, it’s bad news.
Why Minnesota entrepreneur Charlie Kratsch is offering a $1 million prize to create a mental health and addiction network
Kratsch, the founder of Infinite Campus, knows from personal experience that getting help for those experiencing mental health distress can be a confusing and frustrating process.
Coronavirus in Minnesota: deaths, hospitalizations rise; state reports reinfection data
On Monday, the Minnesota Department of Health said they know of 8,184 cases throughout the pandemic in the state in which someone who previously had COVID-19 was reinfected.
Coronavirus in Minnesota: FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for kids 5-11; new cases decline
Gov. Tim Walz, Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm, and former governor Tim Pawlenty each received a booster shot Tuesday to promote immunization against COVID-19.
How an unexpected acquisition let an Eden Prairie nonprofit expand services for ‘forgotten grievers’: kids
Youth programming is something of a new offering at Brighter Days Family Grief Center, which was established in 2016 as a resource and support program for families coping with the loss of a loved one.
What is happening with COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 12?
Families with young kids have been waiting for months for news on when children under 12 would be eligible for vaccines. That time is coming soon.
Coronavirus in Minnesota: Case growth slows slightly
In spite of that, the case positivity rate increased slightly.
As Minnesota considers qualifying anxiety for its medical cannabis program, psychiatrists raise concerns
Earlier this month, the Minnesota Psychiatric Society released a position paper opposing authorization of medical cannabis as a treatment for all anxiety disorders.
An aspirin a day is no longer recommended for most adults. So what should you do?
New guidelines from the US Preventive Services Task Force are once again taking an axe to the often-heard health axiom: “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away.”
Coronavirus in Minnesota: hospitalizations hit new 2021 high
Minnesota reported 127 new COVID-19 deaths in the last week, up from 94 the week prior.
