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Sprained your ankle? The cost of a walking boot could sprain your wallet

Sprained your ankle? The cost of a walking boot could sprain your wallet

Your health insurance plan might not cover items such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, boots and braces. The cost is small compared with many medical bills, but adds up if you pay out-of-pocket.
by Michelle Andrews

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'What do we do now?' Many struggle to find alternatives in shift away from opioids

'What do we do now?' Many struggle to find alternatives in shift away from opioids

As policymakers and doctors move away from treating chronic pain patients with opioids, there's concern that more comprehensive pain treatment isn't available to many current patients.
by Jon Collins

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Health law clinic guides patients through broad legal hurdles

Health law clinic guides patients through broad legal hurdles

Students and staff from Mitchell Hamline School of Law serve families with legal advice related to health care and social services. In the process, law students learn about what can affect a client's health.
by Peter Cox

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Mayo: Sediment caused discolored water in hospital taps

Mayo: Sediment caused discolored water in hospital taps

Initial tests show sediment created the dark-colored water that ran this week from taps at Mayo's St. Marys hospital. Clinic officials are still advising people not to drink the water until more test results are in.
by Catharine Richert

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Feds send warning to vaping companies over packaging that looks like candy

Feds send warning to vaping companies over packaging that looks like candy

The federal government issued warnings to companies that sell vaping liquids, saying they are in violation of federal regulations due to packages that appear to market to children or teens.
by John Daley

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E. coli: Why you had to throw out that romaine lettuce

E. coli: Why you had to throw out that romaine lettuce

E. coli is actually the most common bacteria found in our guts, but a particularly nasty strain of it recently spread across the country via romaine lettuce. Here's what you need to know about the outbreak and the bacteria.
by Tom Crann

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