Health

October 11, 2018 6:25 AM

Fact check: Trump's false claims on 'Medicare for All'

President Trump packed a lot of disinformation into his op-ed column for USA Today attacking a Democratic health care proposal. Here are five points to know.

by Scott Horsley

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October 10, 2018 6:25 PM

Authorities investigate medications sold at St. Paul's Hmong Villiage

Federal agents seized items from the Hmong Village in St. Paul on Wednesday as part of an investigation into medications sold at the market.

by Laura Yuen

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October 9, 2018 6:41 PM

Acute flaccid myelitis: More about this rare illness

Six Minnesota children have been diagnosed with a rare illness similar to polio according to the Minnesota Department of Health.

by Dr. Jon Hallberg

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October 9, 2018 6:19 PM

Device that notifies wearer of compulsive behaviors wins U of M startup prize

The Keen, an awareness tracker, is worn like a wristwatch and alerts the wearer when they are engaging in habitual gestures.

by Tom Crann and Matt Sepic

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October 9, 2018 3:49 PM

Hennepin County approves new funds to shelter homeless

Action taken Tuesday amends a previous agreement targeted at helping Native Americans experiencing homelessness and substance abuse.

by Brandt Williams

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October 9, 2018 12:00 AM

Intelligence Squared debate: Retail alliances in health care

Amazon revolutionized retail. Could it -- and other consumer-facing companies -- do the same for health care?

by MPR News Staff

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October 8, 2018 3:27 PM

Some apps may help curb insomnia, others just put you to sleep

People struggling with insomnia often turn to apps to help them fall asleep. But scientists say only some apps use proven methods that can help address the underlying causes of sleeplessness.

by Rhitu Chatterjee

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October 8, 2018 10:31 AM

A brain scientist who studies Alzheimer's explains how she stays mentally fit

Alzheimer's prevention specialist Jessica Langbaum says that like most working people she gets plenty of mental exercise without playing crossword puzzles or brain games. She says work is the key.

by Jon Hamilton

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October 7, 2018 8:20 PM

U.N. report on global warming carries life-or-death warning

Preventing an extra single degree of heat could make a life-or-death difference in the next few decades for multitudes of people and ecosystems, an international panel of scientists reported Sunday.

by Associated Press

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October 7, 2018 7:25 PM

Cancer doesn't stop Twin Cities Marathon runner's impressive streak

Tom Huberty is one of the few runners to have completed every Twin Cities Marathon. But for the 37th running of the race, he faced a greater challenge.

by Nina Moini

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