Health

January 27, 2019 10:00 AM

Federal shutdown affected probe into unique bovine TB case

Chances are low the situation will imperil other cattle herds or people, particularly since the herd in southeastern North Dakota's Sargent County has been quarantined.

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January 26, 2019 11:00 AM

Puppy with upward-facing paws recovering after 'complicated' surgery

A puppy born with his front paws facing up instead of down and unable to walk is recovering after surgery at Oklahoma State University's Center for Veterinary Health Sciences.

by Associated Press and NPR Staff

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January 26, 2019 10:55 AM

Why Finland's beloved baby box got a harsh review

A watchdog agency delved into the origins of the booties and bibs in a free box of goodies that the Finnish government sends to new moms.

by Nadia Whitehead

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January 25, 2019 5:49 PM

Muscles may preserve a shortcut to restore lost strength

Muscle cells may retain nuclei that helped them grow strong, even after muscles shrink from lack of use. This provocative contentious idea could have implications for public health and sports.

by Jonathan Lambert

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January 25, 2019 1:56 PM

Health officials seek those possibly affected by TB in Mankato

State officials are looking for dozens more people who could be impacted by a tuberculosis outbreak on the Minnesota State University, Mankato campus.

by Nina Moini

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January 25, 2019 7:02 AM

Lawmakers look to boost funding to address farmer stress, suicide

The Minnesota House agriculture committee heard Thursday from a Kittson County farmer who lost her husband and from a counselor who gets calls seven days a week from those in need.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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January 25, 2019 6:30 AM

Tuberculosis outbreak associated with Mankato university

Health officials believe the bacteria originated with an international student and spread to at least seven others. About 700 people who may have interacted with them have been contacted. And, of those, health officials identified another 30 individuals who have tested positive for TB, but didn't have any symptoms.

by The Associated Press

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January 25, 2019 4:00 AM

Hennepin Healthcare releases reviews on ketamine use to sedate police subjects

Reviews of the use of the sedative ketamine by Hennepin Healthcare employees on agitated people being detained by Minneapolis police concluded that those medicated were not endangered by the practice.

by Peter Cox

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January 24, 2019 5:56 PM

Minnesota lawmakers propose $20 million to fight opioid epidemic

The bipartisan proposal would raise money through an increase in licensing fees charged to drug companies that make or distribute opioids.

by Jon Collins

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January 24, 2019 5:43 PM

Trump seeks action to stop surprise medical bills

In a White House meeting with patients and doctors, President Trump directed his health secretary, Alex Azar, and labor secretary, Alex Acosta, to work on a solution for unexpected bills.

by Emmarie Huetteman

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