Health

July 14, 2019 7:30 AM

Simple ways to prevent falls among older adults

More older adults are dying from falls today than they did 20 years ago. But there are simple steps you can take to improve balance, vision and alertness -- and keep from falling.

by Luisa Torres

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July 13, 2019 4:00 PM

Genetic test that reveals Alzheimer's risk can be cathartic -- or distressing

Genetic tests can now tell us a lot about our risk for developing Alzheimer's disease. But that doesn't mean people are prepared to receive the information.

by Jon Hamilton

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July 13, 2019 9:10 AM

Has your doctor talked with you about climate change?

Some physicians say connecting environmental effects of climate change -- heat waves, more pollen and longer allergy seasons -- to the health consequences helps them better care for patients.

by Martha Bebinger

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July 12, 2019 4:44 PM

Health officials: Illnesses connected to Lake Minnetonka on July 4 still a mystery

Nearly 200 people reported vomiting and diarrhea after boating near a popular gathering spot on Lake Minnetonka after July Fourth, but health officials say there's no ongoing threat to the general public.

by Matt Sepic

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July 12, 2019 4:07 PM

A call for more research on cancer's environmental triggers

Scientists are making progress in identifying environmental hazards that contribute to cancer. Researchers say many cases could be avoided if the work is accelerated.

by Elaine Schattner

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July 12, 2019 1:52 PM

Norm Coleman: 'I hope to keep livin' until the clock runs out'

This coming Monday, former U.S. Senator and St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman will undergo surgery to remove some of his lung. Anyone who has cancer or who has had cancer knows it can be a roller coaster of physical and emotional ups and downs. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Coleman before he goes into surgery at Mayo Clinic.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 12, 2019 4:00 AM

No clear strategy to fund ballooning need for senior care

The aging of the baby-boom generation will cause Minnesota's spending on care for older residents to balloon by as much as 70 percent in a little more than a decade. And there's no consensus on how to address the need.

by Peter Cox

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July 11, 2019 5:24 PM

Setbacks for Trump's drive to lower prescription drug costs

After two setbacks this week, President Trump is now focusing his drive to curb drug costs on congressional efforts aimed at helping people on Medicare and younger generations covered by workplace plans.

by Associated Press

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July 11, 2019 2:28 PM

Plaintiffs demand UnitedHealth beef up mental health coverage

Attorneys for the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group have filed their rebuttal to the big insurer's arguments against the remedies they're seeking. A federal judge has sided with the plaintiffs, finding that UnitedHealth's coverage for behavioral health care is substandard.

by Alisa Roth