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Minnesota confirms 2 more deaths linked to vaping

Minnesota confirms 2 more deaths linked to vaping

While investigators are focused on illegal products as a primary concern, “health officials cannot guarantee the safety of any vaping products,” the state Health Department said Wednesday.
by MPR News Staff

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Johns Hopkins opens American Indian health hub in Duluth

Johns Hopkins opens American Indian health hub in Duluth

Melissa Walls, longtime researcher at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Duluth, will head up the new center, which will focus on issues of diabetes, substance abuse and other health inequities in tribal communities.
by Dan Kraker

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High school vape culture can be almost as hard to shake as addiction, teens say

High school vape culture can be almost as hard to shake as addiction, teens say

One in 4 high school seniors say they have vaped in the past month. And for heavy users, scary headlines about serious illness and death are no match for nicotine addiction and peer pressure.
by Elly Yu

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Researchers try a genetic diabetes test to prevent emergency hospitalizations

Researchers try a genetic diabetes test to prevent emergency hospitalizations

Will a genetic test for Type 1 diabetes risk be valuable to parents, despite its shortcomings? Now many parents don't know their kids have this condition until they end up in the hospital.
by Richard Harris

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Anxious about shots? Here are 5 tips for 'ouchless' injections

Anxious about shots? Here are 5 tips for 'ouchless' injections

Needle pokes are a substantial source of distress — and not just for kids. As we're in the heart of flu shot season, there are simple steps everyone can take to remove all or most of the pain from shots.
by Emily Bright

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How to combat ageism in the workplace

Age discrimination is a growing concern as more Minnesotans work past the age of 65. Why are older workers are forced out and why do younger workers feel they aren’t taken seriously? Three experts talk about what it takes to create equitable work environments for people of all ages and experiences.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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