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Study suggests Alzheimer's disease may develop differently in African-Americans

Study suggests Alzheimer's disease may develop differently in African-Americans

Black Americans are more likely than whites to develop Alzheimer's. Yet black people studied appeared to have lower levels of a toxic substance associated with the disease, researchers say.
by Jon Hamilton

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Is it a nasty cold, or the flu? Some tips to tell the difference

Is it a nasty cold, or the flu? Some tips to tell the difference

It's that time of year again. You wake up with a scratchy throat, stuffy nose, a little achy -- maybe a fever. Is it a classic head cold, or do you need to be more concerned? Could it be the flu?
by Patti Neighmond

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Incoming Gov. Walz shapes his environmental, health teams

Incoming Gov. Walz shapes his environmental, health teams

Some giant pieces of Gov.-elect Tim Walz's administration slid into place Thursday when the DFLer decided who would run the state's agriculture, natural resources, health and human services departments.
by Brian Bakst

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To get mental health help for a child, desperate parents relinquish custody

To get mental health help for a child, desperate parents relinquish custody

Doctors told Toni and Jim Hoy their young son needed intensive, specialized care away from home — institutional services that cost at least $100,000 a year. Insurance wouldn't cover the cost.
by Christine Herman

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Warren MacKenzie, world famous potter, dies

Warren MacKenzie, world famous potter, dies

Warren MacKenzie's ceramic pots are sought after by collectors and museums, but he said he was proud of being able to sell them for daily use, on the honor system.
by Euan Kerr

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