Health

April 4, 2019 4:37 PM

Shocking new statistics about water and hygiene in hospitals around the world

A new report offers the first comprehensive assessment of water, sanitation and hygiene in health-care facilities in low- and middle-income countries. In 17 countries, at least one in five health-care facilities has no clean water service on site.

by Nurith Aizenman

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April 4, 2019 3:26 PM

Minneapolis gets recommendations on opioid crisis

A task force offers ideas ranging from treatment programs to coaches to help people in recovery.

by Martin Moylan

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April 4, 2019 12:06 PM

Express Scripts takes steps to cut insulin's price to patients

As congressional lawmakers continue to turn up the heat on drugmakers, insurers and middlemen over the price of many medicines, one player says it will limit patients' share of the cost of insulin.

by Alison Kodjak

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April 4, 2019 6:11 AM

Bad diets are responsible for more deaths than smoking, global study finds

Some 11 million deaths annually are linked to diet-related diseases like diabetes and heart disease, a study finds. Researchers say that makes diet the leading risk factor for deaths around the world.

by Allison Aubrey

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April 3, 2019 5:26 PM

Minnesota tightens rules on 'forever' chemical in drinking water

Minnesota health officials are adjusting acceptable levels for two troublesome pollutants found in drinking water supplies in the east Twin Cities metro area, based on new scientific data.

by Kirsti Marohn

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April 3, 2019 11:17 AM

Children's Minnesota starts new pediatric gender health program

The clinic will serve youth who identify as transgender or gender-diverse.

by Cathy Wurzer

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April 3, 2019 10:18 AM

U.S. investigates seizure risk with electronic cigarettes

U.S. health officials are investigating whether electronic cigarettes may trigger seizures in some people who use the nicotine-vaping devices.

by Associated Press

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April 3, 2019 6:03 AM

USDA terminates deadly cat experiments, plans to adopt out remaining animals

Scientists infected the cats with toxoplasmosis and later killed them. Bipartisan members of Congress complained about the practice and the agency ended the program.

by Vanessa Romo

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April 2, 2019 6:30 PM

Study: IVF associated with slight increase in cancer, but shouldn't dissuade parents-to-be

The study was the largest to date comparing children conceived through in vitro fertilization to those conceived naturally.

by Tom Crann, Kyle Shiely and Megan Burks

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April 2, 2019 1:00 PM

How having a family doctor improves your life

Building a relationship with a family doctor is proven to be good for your health. But how can they help you with big life decisions like birth and end of life?

by Kerri Miller and Jeyca Maldonado-Medina

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