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MN Health: Backlog of elder mistreatment cases cleared

Minnesota Health Department officials said Wednesday the agency is caught up on complaints tied to elder and vulnerable adult mistreatment. Reports earlier of a massive backlog brought a rebuke from the state legislative auditor.
by MPR News Staff

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MN Health: Measles confirmed in Hennepin County child

MN Health: Measles confirmed in Hennepin County child

The 5-year-old became ill after returning from international travel to a region where measles is common, the state Health Department said. In 2017, Minnesota suffered its largest measles outbreak in nearly 30 years.
by MPR News Staff

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Genetic tests can hurt your chances of getting some types of insurance

Genetic tests can hurt your chances of getting some types of insurance

Federal law keeps insurers from using genetic test results when pricing and issuing health insurance. But the tests might keep you from being able to get life insurance or a long-term-care policy.
by Michelle Andrews

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ALS is robbing these Minnesotans of speech, but they won't be silenced

ALS is robbing these Minnesotans of speech, but they won't be silenced

One of the most devastating effects of ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, is that it typically causes people to lose their ability to speak. A relatively new technology is giving Minnesotans a chance to preserve their voices.
by Dan Kraker

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California company says it's created an instant marijuana breath test device

California company says it's created an instant marijuana breath test device

A California company claims its device can accurately detect whether a person has smoked pot in the last two hours, a window many consider the peak impairment time frame.
by Eric Westervelt

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