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What's behind a cluster of vaping-related hospitalizations?

What's behind a cluster of vaping-related hospitalizations?

Dozens of people in the Midwest have been hospitalized with severe lung damage in the past month. It's unclear what exactly is causing the issue but the common link appears to be vaping.
by Bram Sable-Smith

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For those suffering with Crohn’s disease, it’s often a private and painful battle

Imagine living with intense pain after you eat or drink, or having a stomach bug that never goes away — That's what it's like for thousands of people living with Crohn's disease.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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MN health officials: 49 cases tied to E. coli outbreak at Lake Nokomis

MN health officials: 49 cases tied to E. coli outbreak at Lake Nokomis

State health officials now suspect that 49 swimmers were sickened by an E. coli outbreak at Lake Nokomis. As a result, all beaches at the lake will be closed for the rest of the season.
by Matt Sepic and Mike Moen

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U’s medical school in Duluth welcomes record number of Native students

U’s medical school in Duluth welcomes record number of Native students

Of the 65 students taking part in the White Coat Ceremony on Friday to welcome the class, 18 percent are Native American. These doctors-to-be could help address a shortage of American Indian physicians nationwide that some say has reached "crisis" levels.
by Dan Kraker

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New look for cigarettes? FDA proposes graphic warnings on packages and ads

New look for cigarettes? FDA proposes graphic warnings on packages and ads

The Food and Drug Administration has rolled out a proposed rule to require tobacco companies to include graphic warnings, depicting some of the lesser known health risks of smoking tobacco products.
by Vanessa Romo

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Do you need all those meds? How to talk to your doctor about cutting back

Do you need all those meds? How to talk to your doctor about cutting back

Drug combinations can cause side effects like confusion and dizziness — and even increase the risk for falls. Here's how to talk to your doctor about reducing or eliminating some prescriptions.
by Luisa Torres

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Most kids on Medicaid who are prescribed ADHD drugs don't get proper follow-up

Most kids on Medicaid who are prescribed ADHD drugs don't get proper follow-up

An inspector general report from the Department of Health and Human Services found that 100,000 kids who were newly prescribed ADHD medication didn't see a care provider for months afterward.
by Patti Neighmond

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5 things to keep in mind when talking to your kids about e-cigs

5 things to keep in mind when talking to your kids about e-cigs

The Minnesota Department of Health this week alerted people to four cases of severe lung disease. Children’s Minnesota thinks they could be linked to vaping. How should parents talk to their kids about electronic cigarettes?
by Mark Zdechlik

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