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November 30, 2018 6:19 AM

Another drug crisis: Methamphetamine use by pregnant women

As illegal meth use has made a comeback across the U.S., pregnant women have not been spared, doctors say. New research shows rural areas in the South, Midwest and West have been hit hardest.

by Rhitu Chatterjee

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November 29, 2018 5:09 PM

Shingles vaccine shortage continues to frustrate

High demand for a new, much more effective vaccine against shingles, the painful flare up of the chicken pox virus, has led to ongoing shortages, waiting lists and frustration.

by Mark Zdechlik

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November 29, 2018 2:08 PM

U.S. life expectancy drops amid 'disturbing' rise in overdoses and suicides

"These sobering statistics are a wakeup call that we are losing too many Americans, too early and too often, to conditions that are preventable," says CDC Director Robert Redfield.

by Colin Dwyer

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November 29, 2018 12:34 PM

The MinnesotaCare buy-in, explained

Minnesota lawmakers will explore a public health care option next year, but it's not single-payer, and it could face tough odds in a divided legislature.

by Briana Bierschbach

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November 29, 2018 5:55 AM

Suicide, at 50-year peak, pushes down U.S. life expectancy

Drug overdose deaths also continued to climb, surpassing 70,000 last year, in the midst of the deadliest drug overdose epidemic in U.S. history.

by The Associated Press

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November 29, 2018 5:33 AM

Number of U.S. kids who don't have health insurance is on the rise

Economic growth usually means more kids get health insurance, but that's not been the case during the Trump years, a study shows. For the first time in a decade, the uninsured rate for children is up.

by Phil Galewitz

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November 29, 2018 4:00 AM

Twin Cities teen author aims to help children connect with dementia

Because of the stigma around the disease, Edie Weinstein said many young people may not feel comfortable around people with dementia. But she hopes her book will help bring about greater understanding for those with dementia.

by Cathy Wurzer and Austen Macalus

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November 28, 2018 7:47 PM

Romaine lettuce cropping up in Twin Cities stores after lifting of national health warning

Twin Cities grocery stores will likely have significant supplies of romaine lettuce early next week.

by Martin Moylan

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November 28, 2018 6:41 AM

Obamacare sign-ups lag as Trump slashes funds for enrollment help

The Trump administration is spending $10 million this year on health care navigators -- down from $63 million in 2016. Nationwide, workers are scrambling to apprise people of insurance options.

by Phil Galewitz

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November 28, 2018 4:00 AM

An old Minnesota jail is now a leader for inmate mental health

Clay County's jail was, not long ago, the oldest in Minnesota. Now, it's home to what officials are calling the state's most unique approach to mental health care of inmates.

by Dan Gunderson

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