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April 29, 2018 4:00 AM

Minneapolis forum to address challenges of licensing immigrant doctors

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is hosting a forum May 1 on helping doctors trained abroad make the transition to practicing medicine in Minnesota.

by Mark Zdechlik

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April 28, 2018 7:00 AM

Prescription Drug Take Back Day events taking place in Minnesota

The Mayo Clinic is partnering with local law enforcement to host a drop-off for prescription drugs Saturday in Rochester — one of many drop-off events taking place around the state.

by Catharine Richert

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April 27, 2018 4:21 PM

Romaine lettuce outbreak update: 98 people sick in 22 states

A nasty strain of bacteria that can cause severe illness is what's driving a food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce, health officials said Friday.

by The Associated Press

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April 27, 2018 10:19 AM

Smoke from Superior refinery explosion poses health risk

An explosion and asphalt fire at a Wisconsin oil refinery sent huge plumes of smoke into the air that pollution experts said almost certainly contained large amounts of toxins, posing a serious health risk to those living downwind.

by Associated Press

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April 27, 2018 4:00 AM

Minn. finalizes guidelines for opioid prescriptions

The governor also announced new pilot projects on opioid abuse in greater Minnesota and pushed the Legislature to pass bills to reduce opioid overdoses.

by Jon Collins

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April 26, 2018 12:00 PM

Study: Autism at elevated rates in Twin Cities kids

New University of Minnesota research found a higher percentage of kids in Hennepin and Ramsey county have autism spectrum disorder diagnosis than the national average.

by Mark Zdechlik

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April 25, 2018 2:11 PM

Minnesota health officials warn of possible measles exposures

The Minnesota Department of Health said someone traveling through southern Minnesota earlier this month may have exposed others to the highly contagious virus at two retail locations.

by Mark Zdechlik

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April 24, 2018 12:11 PM

It's tick season again. Here's how to avoid the disease-carrying pests

The year's heavy snowfall actually helped tick populations by insulating their winter habitat, and the pests are coming out hungry.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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April 24, 2018 10:33 AM

Minnesota STD cases hit record high number

The Minnesota Department of Health said sexually transmitted disease infections are on the rise in the state, and sexually active people at elevated risk should seeking testing at least annually.

by Mark Zdechlik

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April 24, 2018 6:37 AM

4 new exemptions to the tax penalty for lacking health insurance

Rule changes from the Trump administration offer exemptions for people in areas with only one marketplace plan, as well as for some who oppose abortion and can't find a health plan that excludes it.

by Michelle Andrews

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