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A chemist displays hydroxychloroquine tablets in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

WHO to temporarily stop study of malaria drug

05/25/2020 12:05 PM

The World Health Organization said that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the malaria drug U.S. President Trump said he is taking — from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date...

Big study casts more doubt on malaria drugs for coronavirus

FILE - In this Tuesday, May 19, 2020 file photo, a chemist holds a pack of hydroxychloroquine tablets in Mumbai, India. A Friday, May 22, 2029 report in the journal Lancet shows malaria drugs pushed by U.S. President Donald Trump as treatments for the coronavirus not only did not help but were tied to a greater risk of death and heart rhythm problems in a study of nearly 100,000 patients around the world.

COVID-19 testing samples from St. Paul nursing home ruined after mix-up

Mayo Clinic doctors find many COVID-19 antibody tests fail their quality standards: ABC News exclusive

MDH: No flu-related deaths, hospitalizations in past week

Minneapolis mayor signs regulation requiring use of mask when inside 'places of public accommodation'

FILE - In this April 14, 2020 file photo, a woman holds her hand out to have blood collected for COVID-19 antibodies at a drive-thru site in Hempstead, N.Y. U.S. regulators on Monday, May 4 pulled back a decision that allowed scores of coronavirus blood tests to hit the market without first providing proof that they worked. The Food and Drug Administration said it took the action because some sellers have made false claims about the tests and their accuracy.

Minnesota health plans announce more support for COVID-19 patients

The waivers will be extended for in-network COVID-19 hospitalization on fully insured, individual and group health plans until Sept. 30 ...

Doctor recommendations while working from home

Pandemic threatens to deepen crisis in mental health care

Brandon B., 32, who lives with schizophrenia waits for a sandwich order purchased by Dr. Jeanie Tse, chief medical officer at the Institute for Community Living, left, as she makes her rounds treating patients, Wednesday, May 6, 2020, in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

MDH reports 1 new flu-related death in past week

Feds urge 'extreme caution' for reopening nursing homes

In this April 30, 2020 file photo Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Seema Verma speaks about protecting seniors, in the East Room of the White House in Washington.

VIDEO: KSTP Medical Expert Dr. Archelle Georgiou gives take on upcoming loosened restrictions in Minnesota

KSTP Medical Expert Dr. Archelle Georgiou sits down with Kevin Doran to discuss her thoughts on the recent COVID-19 updates in the state...

Study ties 'Obamacare' to fewer cancer deaths in some states

In this Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 file photo, a doctor, center, directs a special camera to look at a patient's tumor at a hospital in Philadelphia.

Whistleblower: US could face virus rebound 'darkest winter'

In this image provided by Public Health Emergency, a department of Health and Human Services, Rick Bright is shown in his official photo from April 27, 2017, in Washington.

Report: CDC guidance more restrictive than White House

Exhaustion, uncertainty mark coronavirus survivors' journeys

This Sept. 6, 2017, file photo, shows currency from a tip jar in New York.

Can the coronavirus survive on money?

MNsure offering special enrollment period for newly eligible Minnesotans due to decrease in income

Elective medical, dental procedures approved to begin Monday

Focus on overall health while gyms are closed, fitness expert says

The vast majority of deadly COVID-19 cases in Minnesota have had a couple things in common: they have either been connected to a long-term care facility, or the person had an underlying health condition. Now, more than ever, it's a great time to focus on strong metabolic health as we live through this global pandemic ...

Bipartisan drug price transparency bill passes House, awaits Gov. Walz’s approval

If the bill is signed into law, pharmaceutical companies would have to submit pricing information to the commissioner of health starting in October of 2021 ...

Loneliness during COVID-19: How to help yourself, loved ones

Dealing with the coronavirus pandemic can be overwhelming. Many often say we're all in this together. But some people are feeling left out and forgotten. So 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS spoke with experts about how you can help your loved ones struggling through these times...

In this Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018 file photo, a pedestrian is silhouetted against wet pavement in Kansas City, Mo.

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