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July 7, 2019 7:55 AM

Stevie Wonder says he's set to receive a kidney transplant

Stevie Wonder surprised concertgoers in London on Saturday night by announcing that he will take a break from performing so that he can receive a kidney transplant this fall.

by Associated Press

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July 6, 2019 2:10 PM

A day's work on Delhi's mountain of trash

It's almost as tall as the Taj Mahal. It smolders and festers. And it's a source of income for slum dwellers nearby.

by Lauren Frayer

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July 6, 2019 12:05 PM

Smoke from Canadian wildfires prompts air quality alert in northern Minnesota

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency reported that smoke from wildfires in Manitoba and Ontario has drifted across northern Minnesota.

by Andrew Krueger

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July 6, 2019 7:00 AM

Ag department wants to help farm kids with stress

State officials say the financial and emotional challenges affecting Minnesota farmers has hit farm kids even harder. Later this month, the state Department of Agriculture will offer two free workshops that give an overview of stressors unique to growing up on a farm.

by John Nguyen

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July 5, 2019 10:28 AM

Doctors slow to adopt tech tools that might save patients money on drugs

A pricing tool embedded in many prescribing and medical records systems lets doctors see how much each patient is likely to pay out of pocket for medicine. But the tools could be better, doctors say.

by Phil Galewitz

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July 5, 2019 4:00 AM

Squalid conditions, separation from parents can produce long-lasting trauma

Reports of deplorable conditions in immigrant detention centers holding children have prompted protests in Minnesota and elsewhere. But the children may also develop long lasting mental health problems as a result of separation from caring adults.

by Alisa Roth

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July 4, 2019 12:00 PM

Good news about democracy: It's good for your health

A study finds that for countries worldwide, the "democratic experience" -- through free and fair elections -- plays a larger role than the GDP in easing the burden of chronic diseases.

by Jonathan Lambert

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July 4, 2019 6:57 AM

Memphis hospitals suspend debt collection suits, including suits against employees

After an investigation by journalists found the Methodist hospital system had filed 8,300 lawsuits in five years, the hospital announced it will be 'reviewing' its policies in the next 30 days.

by Wendi C. Thomas

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July 3, 2019 4:57 PM

Trooper returns to the road 13 months after crash with impaired driver

The State Patrol keeps the remains of the squad car as a reminder to drivers to wear their seat belts. Sergeant Mike Krukowski says when he looks at the car, he is thankful to be alive.

by Sophia Sura

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July 3, 2019 2:57 PM

Don't be surprised if your doctor recommends HIV testing

A task force that sets guidelines on disease prevention is recommending near-universal HIV screening to cut down on stigma and assumptions about who may be at risk.

by Tom Crann, Dr. Jon Hallberg and Megan Burks

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