Health

July 11, 2018 6:10 PM

A simple emergency room intervention can help cut suicide risk

For people who end up in the emergency room after a suicide attempt, safety planning helps them map out coping tools and get help to prevent future attempts.

by Rhitu Chatterjee

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July 11, 2018 1:38 PM

What's behind the breast-feeding blowup?

The World Health Organization wanted to issue a new resolution on breast-feeding, but there was dispute over the language. A global health expert discusses why the language matters.

by Kerri Miller

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July 11, 2018 1:05 PM

How to beat burnout at work

Why are so many workers experiencing burnout?

by Kerri Miller, Elizabeth Shockman and Alana Schreiber

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July 11, 2018 10:54 AM

If you spray your clothes with permethrin, be careful around the cat

While permethrin on clothes can defend against ticks, how risky is the pesticide for Kitty? By minimizing their pet's exposure, cat owners can use the chemical safely, veterinarians say.

by Jane Greenhalgh

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July 10, 2018 2:58 PM

Minnesota health plans see big hit from frozen U.S. payments

Minnesota health plans may face big financial hits from the government's decision to freeze so-called risk-adjustment payments. A trade group called the decision "ridiculous."

by Catharine Richert

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July 10, 2018 12:04 AM

DHS commissioner on fixing the bottlenecks in Minnesota's mental health care

State and county officials are fighting to meet the growing needs for treatment and rehabilitation.

by Gabriel Kwan

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July 9, 2018 10:45 AM

How the EPA and the Pentagon downplayed a growing toxic threat

A family of chemicals -- known as PFAS and responsible for marvels like Teflon and critical to the safety of American military bases -- has now emerged as a far greater menace than previously disclosed.

by ProPublica Staff

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July 9, 2018 10:00 AM

Three new veteran homes uncertain as they await federal funds

Design plans for three new veterans homes in Minnesota are moving ahead while officials await a federal funding decision.

by Brian Bakst

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July 9, 2018 5:15 AM

To repel ticks, try spraying your clothes with a pesticide derived from mums

Just in time for summer hikes and outdoor play: A study finds that the ticks that often convey Lyme disease become unable to bite, and soon die after exposure to clothing treated with permethrin.

by Allison Aubrey

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July 9, 2018 4:00 AM

Is there a doctor in the (state) House?

A medical doctor hasn't served in the Minnesota House of Representatives for more than 15 years, but this fall, two physicians are running to represent competitive suburban swing districts.

by Briana Bierschbach

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