Health

February 11, 2018 11:59 AM

More religious leaders challenge silence, isolation surrounding suicide

Many faith leaders are looking past suicide as a sin to help spot and support those suffering from mental health issues in their communities.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

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February 10, 2018 1:14 PM

Snoga: Yoga pants not required, but snow pants are

Dozens of yoga enthusiasts are happy to see the return of the annual Snoga event in Minneapolis, where attendees ditch the warmth of their usual yoga settings and brave the elements.

by Mike Moen

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February 9, 2018 4:01 PM

Salmonella in raw meat dog food sickens children

The Minnesota departments of health and agriculture are warning of salmonella contamination in "Raws for Paws" ground turkey pet food that was packaged on October 12, 2017.

by Mark Zdechlik

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February 9, 2018 12:00 AM

A neuroscientist explains the power of sleep

Learn what the brain is doing while we're asleep, and why it matters.

by MPR News Staff

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February 8, 2018 8:05 PM

Trump aims to reduce drug costs under Medicare

President Donald Trump is proposing to lower prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries by allowing them to share in rebates that drug companies pay to insurers and other middlemen.

by Associated Press

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February 8, 2018 6:25 PM

3M asks for delay in state trial

The Maplewood-based company said it needs time to respond to a report released this week by the Minnesota Department of Health.

by Kirsti Marohn

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February 8, 2018 2:23 PM

Senate budget deal would give a boost to health programs

The Senate agreement is now before the House, which needs to act by midnight to avert a shutdown. The deal appears to include almost every health priority Democrats have been pushing in recent months.

by Shefali Luthra

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February 8, 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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February 7, 2018 6:51 PM

Health Dept.: No unusual changes in rates of cancer in east metro from 3M chemicals

Two state agencies are at odds over whether 3M's dumping of chemicals in the east Twin Cities metro area harmed the health of residents.

by Peter Cox

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February 7, 2018 9:33 AM

Nurse calls cops after woman seeks help for postpartum depression. Right call?

A package of mental health bills in California aims to make it easier for new moms to get help and to build awareness among more health workers of postpartum mood disorders.

by April Dembosky

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