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'Fourth trimester' problems can have long-term effects on a mom's health

'Fourth trimester' problems can have long-term effects on a mom's health

A woman's health issues related to pregnancy don't always end at the baby's birth. Scientists say complications from childbirth, such as hypertension or diabetes, increase her risk of heart disease.
by Lauren Bavis

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Less fat-shaming, more body positivity

Roughly 30 percent of the world is living with obesity. What are their day-to-day experiences? Guest host Tiffany Hanssen talked to author of "The Elephant in the Room," Tommy Tomlinson, and co-host of the Matter of Fat podcast, Cat Polivoda, about fat-shaming and body positivity.
by Tiffany Hanssen and Jeffrey Bissoy

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Minnesotans share their stories of traveling for labor and delivery services

Minnesotans share their stories of traveling for labor and delivery services

Since we launched a series of reports on rural maternity care, we've heard from many people across the state about their struggles finding a place to deliver their baby. Here are a few.
by Catharine Richert

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State lawmakers hope to reverse insulin price spike

State lawmakers hope to reverse insulin price spike

Lawmakers from both parties say there should be more transparency in how prices for the medication are set, and they don't want any diabetics to be denied insulin because they can't afford it.
by Brian Bakst

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Rural hospitals retreat from delivering babies; small towns pay the price

Rural hospitals retreat from delivering babies; small towns pay the price

For medical and financial reasons, a growing number of rural hospitals have stopped delivering babies. That's adding risks to rural birth, and making it that much harder to keep people in small-town Minnesota. Grand Marais sees that firsthand.
by Catharine Richert

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How can we prevent opioid addiction?

How can we prevent opioid addiction?

Three guests spoke with MPR News host Angela Davis about working with patients who are prescribed opioids and attempts to keep the addictive drugs out of the hands of young, vulnerable people.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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