Health

January 4, 2018 12:50 PM

In new rule, Trump tries to deliver a health care promise

No sweeping consequences are seen for the more than 170 million Americans with employer-sponsored coverage, or the nearly 30 million still uninsured.

by The Associated Press

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January 4, 2018 8:00 AM

U.S. ends policy that let legal pot flourish

The move likely will add to confusion about whether it's OK to grow, buy or use marijuana in states where it's legal, since long-standing federal law prohibits it.

by The Associated Press

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January 4, 2018 12:00 AM

Tips on how to live a long, happy life from the happiest places on Earth

Dan Buettner shares the ways to achieve true happiness and longevity.

by MPR News Staff

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January 3, 2018 6:05 PM

From vegan to 'Keto' and Mediterranean: experts rank 2018's best diets

A panel of experts convened by U.S. News ranked the best diets. The Mediterranean Diet comes out on top. Two new diets are ranked: the physician-created Nutritarian Diet and the popular Keto diet.

by Allison Aubrey

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January 3, 2018 5:05 PM

Report finds 'huge swings' in Minnesota hospital charges

State Health Department analysts found massive variation in the charges for four common procedures. Prices paid for a knee replacement, for instance, ranged from $6,186 to $46,974.

by Martin Moylan

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January 3, 2018 1:20 PM

Twin Cities frostbite cases jump as temps plummet

Regions Hospital emergency department in St. Paul has seen or treated more than 25 cases of frostbite since Christmas Eve, with many coming the past few days. Bundle up, one surgeon pleads.

by Tim Nelson

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January 3, 2018 12:00 AM

Opinion: Why we should start talking about a state insurance mandate

Doctor and state Sen. Scott Jennsen wrote a Star Tribune opinion piece about the tax bill removing the individual mandate that he believes conservatives should champion and the state should adopt.

by Julie Siple and Tom Weber

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January 1, 2018 1:28 PM

At age 101, she's a world champ runner

Man Kaur of India has won 17 gold medals in her age category. And now she's trying her hand at javelin.

by Chhavi Sachdev

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January 1, 2018 10:03 AM

New year brings broad pot legalization to California

Just after midnight, some Californians were raising blunts instead of champagne glasses.

by Associated Press

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January 1, 2018 9:31 AM

Resolved to lose weight? We gave food-tracking apps a try

How much you eat matters more than how much you work out. Several apps are designed to make watching what your diet easier. We gave one a shot.

by Maria Godoy

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