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May 21, 2018 5:11 AM

Is sleeping with your baby as dangerous as doctors say?

Many doctors in the U.S. say the practice puts an infant at risk of sleep-related death. A close look at the research reveals a different picture.

by Michaeleen Doucleff

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May 21, 2018 12:00 AM

Call to Mind: Innovative approaches to mental well being

"Note to Self." A program featuring innovative approaches to care for your mental well being.

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May 19, 2018 10:15 AM

First lady returns to White House after kidney treatment

Melania Trump had been at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center near Washington since having an embolization procedure for an unspecified kidney condition.

by Associated Press

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May 18, 2018 2:40 PM

State officials outline progress in investigating reports of elder abuse

Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm said Friday that the backlog of more than 3,000 reports and open cases of elder abuse has been reduced to 122 cases.

by Catharine Richert

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May 18, 2018 5:22 AM

Clinics that refer women for abortions would not get federal funding under new rule

The Department of Health and Human Services is expected to announce that it is reviving a Reagan-era rule that bars groups that receive federal funding from discussing abortion with patients.

by Sarah McCammon and Scott Neuman

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May 17, 2018 1:01 PM

Spread of Ebola in Congo a 'game changer'

A new case of the often deadly virus was confirmed in a densely populated regional capital city. Now health workers are rushing to stem its spread.

by Amy Held

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May 17, 2018 6:59 AM

U.S. births hit a 30-year low, despite good economy

Experts said several factors may be combining to drive the declines, including shifting attitudes about motherhood and changing immigration patterns.

by The Associated Press

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May 17, 2018 4:02 AM

'Horrendous': Nurses say Mayo vendor mistreated them

Nurses tell MPR News of botched assignments, housing chaos and harsh treatment at the hands of the vendor, HCI Group, as they worked to launch Mayo's massive new medical records system.

by Catharine Richert

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May 16, 2018 6:25 AM

Hospitals see growing numbers of kids and teens at risk for suicide

The number of children and teens who visited the hospital for suicidal thoughts or attempts doubled from 2008 to 2015. Rates were highest during the school year.

by Tara Haelle