Health

March 19, 2018 5:08 PM

Bill could help reduce cases of Minnesotans overpaying for prescription drugs

A Minnesota Senate committee holds a hearing Tuesday on a bill designed to protect consumers from overpaying for medications.

by Mark Zdechlik

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March 19, 2018 2:50 PM

Black and Latino children are often overlooked when it comes to autism

Research suggests that African-American and Latino children with autism are diagnosed later in life because of bias on the part of healthcare providers or lack of access among families, among others.

by Casey Rentz

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March 19, 2018 10:27 AM

Lawmakers weigh pros and cons of mandatory screening for postpartum depression

California's legislature will soon take up a bill requiring doctors to screen new mothers. Many doctors oppose the idea, and similar laws elsewhere haven't increased the number of moms treated.

by April Dembosky

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March 19, 2018 6:42 AM

Are there risks from secondhand marijuana smoke? Early science says yes

Now that marijuana is legal in more than 20 states, we all may be exposed to more marijuana on the street. Researchers warn that secondhand smoke from pot poses risks to the heart, lungs and arteries.

by Marissa Ortega-Welch

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March 18, 2018 1:09 PM

Study: Helmets reduce neck injuries in motorcycle crashes

The study looked at more than 1,000 patients who'd been treated for motorcycle crashes from 2010-15, the Wisconsin State Journal reported. Almost 70 percent of patients hadn't worn helmets.

by Associated Press

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March 16, 2018 6:42 PM

Kentucky votes to ban child marriage

Kentucky joins the growing list of states imposing age limits and other restrictions on child marriage, to rein in a practice that has been largely overlooked in the United States.

by Elizabeth Wynne Johnson

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March 16, 2018 11:44 AM

Landmark report concludes abortion is safe

The report by the National Academies says many state laws that make it harder for women to get abortions don't have a medical purpose and can make outcomes worse.

by Alison Kodjak

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March 16, 2018 11:03 AM

Financial side effects from a prescription for toenail fungus

A prescription for a drug called Kerydin depleted one woman's health reimbursement account without her even knowing it. When should health care providers broach costs with patients?

by Shefali Luthra

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March 15, 2018 2:05 PM

When a high school football player meets a brain injury researcher

High School athletes often raise money door-to-door for their teams. In Newton, Mass., a football player rang the doorbell of a leading brain injury researcher. Instead of money, he got a talk.

by Stephanie Leydon