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Health

Legislation would provide Minn. firefighters help with health problems

The legislation would create an employee assistance program to help Minnesota firefighters facing mental health issues related to their occupation. In addition, any firefighter diagnosed with cancer or heart disease would be eligible for a $30,000 lump sum payment.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Turns out you may not need to be taking aspirin for heart health

New guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association suggest that most people shouldn't take low-dose aspirin regularly.
by Tom Crann, Dr. Jon Hallberg and Megan Burks

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Why the promise of electronic health records has gone unfulfilled

Why the promise of electronic health records has gone unfulfilled

The government used a 2009 financial stimulus package to move the country from paper medical charts to electronic records. Care was supposed to get better, safer and cheaper. It hasn't worked out.
by Fred Schulte

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Misophonia: When life's noises drive you mad

Misophonia: When life's noises drive you mad

Some people experience intense rage or fear when they hear the sound of people chewing, spitting, or throat-clearing. Turns out they may have a rare condition known as misophonia.
by April Fulton

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From historic lows to historic highs: Minnesota's youth using nicotine again

Just when "a smoke-free generation was within reach," young adults are turning to vaping and e-cigarettes in record numbers, says Laura Oliven, manager of the Tobacco Control Program at the Minnesota Department of Health.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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Are eggs good or bad for you? New research rekindles debate

Are eggs good or bad for you? New research rekindles debate

The study showed the more eggs, the greater the risk. The chances of dying early were also elevated. The researchers say the culprit is cholesterol, found in egg yolks and other foods, including shellfish, dairy products and red meat.
by Associated Press

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