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January 13, 2019 5:45 PM

U.K. bridal boutique lauded for including mannequin in wheelchair

A window display at the shop in Portishead, England, went viral on social media for featuring a mannequin wearing a wedding dress while in a wheelchair.

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Amanda Morris

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January 13, 2019 9:15 AM

Beef-friendly Nebraska eyes regulations on the word 'meat'

More than four months after Missouri became the first U.S. state to regulate the term "meat" on product labels, Nebraska's powerful farm groups are pushing for similar regulations on veggie burgers, tofu dogs and other items that look and taste like real meat.

by Associated Press

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January 13, 2019 8:35 AM

Faced with widespread unemployment, deaf people create their own businesses

Deaf people struggle with high unemployment. So they are creating their own "deaf ecosystems" and pushing employers to better accommodate them.

by Amanda Morris

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January 12, 2019 5:30 PM

Democrats in state government roll out big health care proposals

Riding the momentum from November's elections, Democratic leaders in the states are wasting no time delivering on their biggest campaign promise — to expand access to health care and make it more affordable.

by Associated Press

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January 10, 2019 5:21 PM

Report: College students are hungry and government programs could do more help

A federal report finds many undergraduates are too hungry to learn and don't have enough information to access the federal resources available to help.

by Elissa Nadworny and Clare Lombardo

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January 9, 2019 3:29 PM

U of M study warns a dangerous opioid combination is becoming more common

A study from the University of Minnesota showed that the number of patients being prescribed opioids and benzodiazepines at the same time has been increasing.

by Jon Collins

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January 9, 2019 11:31 AM

Democrats' health care ambitions meet the reality of divided government

Congressional Democrats want to protect health coverage and protections of the Affordable Care Act. With the Senate in Republican hands, House Democrats will hold hearings and may turn to the courts.

by Alison Kodjak

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January 9, 2019 12:00 AM

How the Canadian health system works, and doesn't

A look at the pros and cons of the Canadian health care system, and the proposed "public option."

by MPR News Staff

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January 7, 2019 7:25 PM

Childbirth injury led a new mom to start a parenting podcast 'To Feel Less Alone'

Hillary Frank struggled after a childbirth injury left her in chronic pain for months. Her podcast The Longest Shortest Time, and her book Weird Parenting Wins aim to give other parents a voice.

by Terry Gross

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January 7, 2019 6:19 PM

Prescription drug costs driven by manufacturer price hikes, not innovation

A recent study shows the cost of brand-name drugs is rising -- not because of expensive new therapies entering the market but because manufacturers are raising prices on existing drugs.

by Alison Kodjak

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