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With abortion restrictions on the rise, some women induce their own

With abortion restrictions on the rise, some women induce their own

Activists are spreading information about self-induced abortion online and in person. The World Health Organization says a single drug, misoprostol, can be used to safely induce abortion.
by Sarah McCammon

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Millions of Americans' medical images, data are available on the internet. Anyone can take a peek.

Millions of Americans' medical images, data are available on the internet. Anyone can take a peek.

Hundreds of computer servers worldwide that store patient X-rays and MRIs are so insecure that anyone with a web browser or a few lines of computer code can view patient records. One expert warned about it for years.

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U.S. vaping illness count tops 500, but cause still unknown

U.S. vaping illness count tops 500, but cause still unknown

Federal health officials say at least 530 people have now been diagnosed with vaping-related breathing illnesses, but the cause remains unknown. The total number of illnesses is up from 380 a week ago.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Senate GOP unveils insulin affordability bill

Minnesota Senate GOP unveils insulin affordability bill

Under the Senate GOP plan, diabetics could qualify if they're not already on a public program such as Medicare, Medicaid or MinnesotaCare, and their family income is less than 400 percent of the federal poverty line.
by The Associated Press

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Deadly brain cancers act like 'vampires' by hijacking normal cells to grow

Deadly brain cancers act like 'vampires' by hijacking normal cells to grow

Researchers say certain brain cancers tap electrical signals from healthy cells to fuel their growth. The finding could lead to treatments for deadly tumors like the one that killed Sen. John McCain.
by Jon Hamilton

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As financial worries grow, farmers grapple with mental health

As financial worries grow, farmers grapple with mental health

The stress of farming can lead to anxiety or depression. It can also trigger or worsen other mental health conditions. Angela Davis talks with state leaders and a representative from the Minnesota Farmers Union about how famers cope and how they can find the care they need.
by Julie Siple, Sam Choo and Angela Davis

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It's not just insulin: diabetes patients struggle to get crucial supplies

It's not just insulin: diabetes patients struggle to get crucial supplies

Type 1 diabetes can be well managed with insulin if blood sugar is consistently monitored. But insurance rules can make it hard for patients to get the medical supplies their doctors say they need.
by Bram Sable-Smith

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