Health

August 22, 2018 4:00 AM

Air quality improving, but smoke took a toll on upper Midwest

The smoky air in Minnesota is causing a variety of minor ailments, but the particles pose serious health risks, too.

by Nancy Lebens

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August 21, 2018 6:07 AM

Why are black and Latino kids more likely to die of certain cancers?

There's a big survival gap between white and minority children when it comes to some childhood cancers. It turns out growing up in poverty explains a lot of the difference.

by Erin Blakemore

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August 20, 2018 6:33 AM

Vacation days piling up? Here's how to get the most out of a short vacation

Americans forfeited about 200 million days of paid vacation leave last year. And many U.S. workers now take shorter, partial week vacations. But even a mini-break can be good for your health.

by Allison Aubrey

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August 17, 2018 2:00 PM

War of words continues between Mayo and CNN over 'medical kidnapping' report

CNN issued a defense of its story on an 18-year-old patient it said Mayo Clinic kept against her will in 2016.

by Catharine Richert

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August 17, 2018 6:56 AM

NYU medical school plans free tuition for those studying to be doctors

New York University said the move was to address the high cost of entering a career in medicine. Most med students graduate in debt, which can often top $200,000.

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August 16, 2018 7:06 PM

FDA approves new generic version of the EpiPen for allergic reactions

Consumers will have a new generic alternative to the widely used -- and pricey -- device to counter life-threatening allergic reactions.

by Rob Stein

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August 16, 2018 4:00 AM

Two weeks sober: a recovering addict works to rebuild

With less than a week of sobriety under her belt, Teena LaPointe is working to rebuild her life from a trailer home in the Leech Lake Reservation.

by John Enger

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August 16, 2018 12:00 AM

The promise and peril of genetic testing and personalized medicine

Two doctors and a genetic counselor explore the promise and peril of genetic testing and personalized medicine.

by MPR News Staff

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August 15, 2018 3:30 PM

Mayo disputes CNN story on 'medical kidnapping,' calling it inaccurate and irresponsible

Mayo Clinic said a CNN story accusing the medical behemoth of "medical kidnapping" in a case of a patient contained "egregious errors."

by Catharine Richert

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August 15, 2018 1:55 PM

Bat found on Lake Harriet path tests positive for rabies

The Minnesota Department of Health asks anyone who may have touched the animal to contact health officials.

by MPR News Staff

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