Health

August 3, 2019 9:34 AM

Sesame allergies are likely more widespread than previously thought

New research suggests sesame allergies are as prevalent as those to some tree nuts. The findings come as the FDA weighs whether to require sesame to be listed as an allergen on food labels.

by Susie Neilson

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August 3, 2019 9:00 AM

Lawmaker aims to curb social media addiction with new bill

Sen. Josh Hawley's “Social Media Addiction Reduction Technology” or SMART Act would ban features that encourage prolonged engagement on social media, such as infinite scrolling and autoplay.

by Abigail Clukey

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August 2, 2019 10:26 AM

Minnesota now restricts where you can vape. Will that curb teen use?

E-cigarettes and vaping devices are now restricted under the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act, which prevents tobacco smoking in many indoor public places, from bars to workplaces. The new restrictions took effect just in time for the start of the new school year.

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August 1, 2019 2:39 PM

$2,733 to treat iron-poor blood? Iron infusions for anemia under scrutiny

Iron-deficiency anemia is often remedied with drugstore iron pills. But if that doesn't work, doctors sometimes prescribe iron infusions — and the bill for that can vary by thousands of dollars. Why?

by Shefali Luthra

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August 1, 2019 2:13 PM

Minnesotans question, praise Trump drug import plan

Minnesota residents are praising and questioning the Trump administration's plan to allow the importation of cheaper prescription drugs from Canada.

by The Associated Press

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August 1, 2019 1:49 PM

3M claims 'major victory' in medical device litigation

A U.S. district judge has dismissed all federal lawsuits alleging 3M’s Bair Hugger patient warming system caused wound infections.

by Martin Moylan

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August 1, 2019 11:17 AM

Johns Hopkins locates American Indian health research hub in Duluth

A prominent American Indian health researcher has left the University of Minnesota Medical School’s Duluth campus for Johns Hopkins University along with her staff of 12 people.

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July 31, 2019 4:21 PM

New Rochester police program aims to help with substance use

The Rochester Police Department is spearheading a new approach to help people get treatment for substance use.

by Catharine Richert

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July 31, 2019 2:36 PM

New law curbs e-cigarette use indoors beginning Aug. 1

A Minnesota state law banning vaping in most indoor public places takes effect Thursday. Some believe the law will slow an explosion in popularity, others are skeptical.

by Nina Moini

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July 31, 2019 1:48 PM

Lawmakers are trying to control the cost of insulin — why our bodies need it

A bipartisan group of lawmakers announced the beginnings of a plan to help Minnesotans who struggle to afford insulin Monday. So, what is it about insulin that makes it so critical?

by Steven John, Dr. Jon Hallberg and Kyle Shiely

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