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Can you get COVID and the flu at the same time?

Can you get COVID and the flu at the same time?

And what about a cold or RSV? With all the illness spreading, it's virus soup out there these days. Some people feel so sick they're wondering if they're fighting more than one germ at once.
by Rob Stein

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Future of Us: After the pandemic took worship online, a Rochester church takes stock

Future of Us: After the pandemic took worship online, a Rochester church takes stock

As the pandemic tested hospital workers, so too did it test houses of worship. But Rev. Beth Royalty, leader of the 163-year-old church that stands next door to the Mayo Clinic, says her congregation has come out the other side with a fresh perspective. “We can let go of the past. We have to let go of the past.”
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Minnesota Now Jan. 17, 2023

Minnesota Now Jan. 17, 2023

We talk education funding, a potential St. Cloud medical school and jail staffing shortages. Also: Here’s how to connect with nature year-round, plus a Lynx star’s retirement announcement.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown, Ellen Finn and Alanna Elder

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Social isolation linked to an increased risk of dementia, new study finds

Social isolation linked to an increased risk of dementia, new study finds

Socially isolated older adults have a 27% higher chance of developing dementia, according to researchers from Johns Hopkins. The findings suggest that simple interventions could be meaningful.
by Kaitlyn Radde

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CentraCare seeks partnership with U of M for rural medical school

CentraCare seeks partnership with U of M for rural medical school

A major health care provider in wants to partner with the University of Minnesota to establish another medical school in the state. CentraCare CEO Dr. Ken Holmen speaks about the plan for a rural medical school on Morning Edition.
by Cathy Wurzer, Heidi Raschke and Ngoc Bui

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988 Lifeline sees boost in use and funding in first months

988 Lifeline sees boost in use and funding in first months

The 3-digit suicide and crisis lifeline – 988 – fielded nearly half a million more calls, texts and chats in its first 5 months than the old 10-digit Lifeline did during the same time in 2021.
by Rhitu Chatterjee

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