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U.S. vaping illness count jumps to 805, deaths rise to 12

U.S. vaping illness count jumps to 805, deaths rise to 12

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 805 confirmed and probable cases have been reported, up 52 percent from the 530 reported a week ago. At this point, illnesses have occurred in almost every state.
by The Associated Press

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New political parties try to organize around support for legal marijuana

New political parties try to organize around support for legal marijuana

Minnesota’s two new major political parties are trying to get organized around their pro-cannabis message in the 2020 campaign. They’re also looking for candidates to deliver it.
by Tim Pugmire

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Ex-care center owner charged with manslaughter, racketeering

Minnesota's attorney general's office said Tuesday that it has charged 10 people with 76 criminal counts following an investigation into the death of a 72-year-old man and what it described as egregious neglect of other patients at a northern Minnesota care center.
by The Associated Press

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FDA found traces of a known carcinogen in a popular heartburn medication — now what?

FDA found traces of a known carcinogen in a popular heartburn medication — now what?

Our weekly medical analyst, Dr. Jon Hallberg, breaks down what you need to know about a recent FDA finding that ranitidine, known by the brand name Zantac, includes trace amounts of a known carcinogen.
by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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Minnesota cops seize over 76K marijuana vaping cartridges in Anoka County

Minnesota cops seize over 76K marijuana vaping cartridges in Anoka County

Police say the seizure was a “record amount” of the cartridges, and it comes as vaping-related health concerns persist nationwide. Hundreds of illnesses and at least nine deaths, including one in Minnesota, have been tied to vaping.
by Tim Nelson, Matt Sepic and Cody Nelson

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