Health

October 18, 2018 10:35 AM

Let the light in: Sunshine helps kill germs indoors

All kinds of bacteria live with us indoors, and some can make us sick. A new study shows that rooms exposed to light had about half the live bacteria found in rooms that were kept in darkness.

by Kathleen O'Neil

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October 17, 2018 11:17 AM

Heard about herd immunity? Get a flu shot

Last year over 6,400 Minnesotans wound up hospitalized because of the flu. Health officials stress the importance of getting vaccinated -- to protect yourself and the people around you.

by Mark Zdechlik

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October 17, 2018 10:31 AM

Survey finds widespread 'moral distress' among veterinarians

Most of the 800 veterinarians surveyed feel ethical qualms when pet owners ask them to euthanize animals that could be treated, or when owners ask to keep pets alive who will suffer needlessly.

by Carey Goldberg

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October 17, 2018 5:52 AM

It's legal. In Canada, recreational marijuana gets green light

Pot sales begin Wednesday in Canada, which is only the second country after Uruguay to legalize the drug for recreational use.

by Emily Sullivan

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October 17, 2018 4:00 AM

Growing hemp and CBD oil industry face legal uncertainty

A supplement called CBD oil is being touted as a treatment for conditions like anxiety, but farmers and manufacturers are hoping for legal clarifications of its status from the federal and state governments.

by Jon Collins

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October 16, 2018 6:02 PM

Health officials confirm seventh case of condition causing muscle weakness

The malady is known as acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, for short. Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist Jayne Griffith says parents should watch their kids for signs of the illness.

by Martin Moylan

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October 16, 2018 5:35 PM

What can doctors learn from their oldest patients?

Medical students often have pre-conceived perceptions about the limitations and possibilities of aging, Dr. Jon Hallberg says. However, older patients have a wealth of knowledge, as well as stories.

by Dr. Jon Hallberg

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October 16, 2018 4:56 PM

CDC investigates cases of rare neurological 'mystery illness' in kids

Acute flaccid myelitis causes weakness in arms or legs. The cause isn't clear but may be related to viruses, environmental toxins or genetic disorders. Since 2014, 386 total cases have been confirmed.

by Allison Aubrey and Joe Neel

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October 16, 2018 3:09 PM

Canada is ready to open the door wide to legal marijuana

On the eve of legalized recreational marijuana sales, shops across Canada are digging in to be ready for the October 16 midnight deadline.

by Associated Press

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October 16, 2018 2:04 PM

Minnesota AG sues insulin manufacturers on 'unfair prices'

Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson filed suit Tuesday against the nation's three major insulin manufacturers alleging consumer fraud.

by Mark Zdechlik

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