Health

July 2, 2018 3:12 PM

Minnesota becomes 26th state to sue opioid maker Purdue

The suit in Hennepin County District Court alleges that Purdue misled doctors and the public about the dangers of opioid painkillers starting in the mid-1990s.

by Jon Collins

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July 2, 2018 2:31 PM

When a stagehand gets hurt, who pays?

Many theaters classify their backstage staff as independent contractors, a practice the stagehands want changed.

by Marianne Combs

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July 2, 2018 12:02 PM

Coffee drinkers are more likely to live longer. Decaf may do the trick, too

The latest study to link coffee and longevity adds to a growing body of evidence that, far from a vice, the brew can be protective of good health.

by Allison Aubrey

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July 2, 2018 5:51 AM

Many common sunscreens may harm coral. Here's what to use instead

Hawaii is about to ban the sale of sunscreens containing certain chemicals which have been shown to harm coral reefs. Environmentalists urge a switch to mineral-based products.

by April Fulton

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July 2, 2018 5:26 AM

Trump downplays Roe v. Wade litmus test as he considers a Supreme Court nominee

In an interview with Fox News, Trump said his advisers told him not to ask potential Supreme Court nominees whether they would overturn Roe v Wade. "But I'm putting conservative people on," he said.

by Barbara Sprunt

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July 2, 2018 4:00 AM

Go fund my doctor bills: Americans ask for help paying for health care

Medical fundraisers now account for 1 in 3 campaigns on the online fundraising website GoFundMe. It's been a lifeline for some, but observers say the trend should worry policymakers.

by Mark Zdechlik

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June 30, 2018 12:35 PM

A guide to mosquito repellents, from DEET to ... gin and tonic?

Bug-repellent wristbands? Victoria's Secret perfume? That old standby DEET? A look at the newest - and the tried-and-truest - methods of keeping mosquitoes from biting.

by Susan Brink

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June 28, 2018 6:15 PM

Romaine lettuce food poisoning outbreak tied to tainted irrigation canal

About 200 people were sickened in the E. coli outbreak and five people died. The outbreak, which started in the spring, is now over, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

by Associated Press

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June 28, 2018 1:16 PM

Has anything changed for vulnerable adults in Minnesota?

Where can people turn if they believe their loved ones are being abused?

by Kerri Miller and Manda Lillie

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June 28, 2018 5:57 AM

Saving moms' lives during childbirth just got easier

A new formulation of an old drug could save tens of thousands of women each year, the World Health Organization says, by preventing them from bleeding to death after labor.

by Michaeleen Doucleff

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