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What to know about the nose

What to know about the nose

You probably don’t think much about your nose, unless it’s stuffed up. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two doctors about the wonders of how our nose works, common nasal and sinus problems and how to treat them.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Minnesota lawmakers look to put packaging companies on the hook for materials waste

Minnesota lawmakers look to put packaging companies on the hook for materials waste

Amid growing amounts of discarded packaging materials, lawmakers ask: Who should pay to deal with it and how to slim the pile? A bill before the Minnesota Legislature puts that onus on packaging companies.
by Clay Masters

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Minnesota Democrats weigh in on national IVF debate, push infertility treatment coverage

Minnesota Democrats weigh in on national IVF debate, push infertility treatment coverage

After Super Tuesday, candidates up and down the ballot are turning their sights toward the general election. And for Minnesota Democrats, that means casting a light on access to infertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization — or IVF.
by Dana Ferguson

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Women who do strength training live longer. How much is enough?

Women who do strength training live longer. How much is enough?

Strength training is good for everyone. But women who train regularly, reduce their risk of death from heart disease significantly. And here are 5 other hidden benefits of building muscle.
by Allison Aubrey

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How high blood sugar, hypertension and obesity can add up to cancer risk

How high blood sugar, hypertension and obesity can add up to cancer risk

It's known that obesity is linked to many cancers. A study shows metabolic syndrome, which includes factors like high blood pressure and insulin resistance, also drives increased risk.
by Will Stone

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The U.S. prison population is rapidly graying. Prisons aren't built for what's coming

The U.S. prison population is rapidly graying. Prisons aren't built for what's coming

By one measure, about a third of all prisoners will be considered geriatric by 2030. Prison systems are grappling with how to care for their elderly prisoners — and how to pay for it.
by Meg Anderson

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A leading mindfulness teacher shares insights to counter tech addiction and isolation

A leading mindfulness teacher shares insights to counter tech addiction and isolation

Jon Kabat-Zinn, who brought mindfulness meditation into mainstream medical settings, discusses how the centering practice can help with some of today's widespread social problems.
by Pien Huang

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