Health

June 9, 2023 5:00 AM

3 lessons from the Western U.S. for dealing with wildfire smoke

Living with unhealthy wildfire smoke is becoming more common across the country. Western states have learned some key lessons in how to deal with it.

by Lauren Sommer

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June 9, 2023 4:00 AM

For UMN researchers, finding a better way to educate about cancer starts in the community

To address health disparities, two researchers start with finding out how much people know about a major cause of death and what they can do about it.

by Michelle Wiley

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June 8, 2023 5:30 PM

New study from UMN researchers says an existing drug is a promising treatment for long COVID

Metformin, a medication typically used as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes, has shown promise as an effective treatment for long COVID, according to a study by University of Minnesota researchers published Thursday in The Lancet.

by Michelle Wiley

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June 8, 2023 5:21 PM

As Medicaid sign-up deadline looms, Minnesota health officials urge recipients to act now

After a pandemic-era rule granted continuous coverage, Medicaid recipients must reenroll or lose benefits.

by Dana Ferguson

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June 8, 2023 5:00 PM

FDA advisers endorse new RSV antibody drug for babies

A panel of experts to the Food and Drug Administration has recommended the agency approve a long-acting antibody drug that can protect infants from the seasonal virus, RSV.

by Pien Huang

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June 8, 2023 3:00 PM

Popular Dakota County lake to reopen Friday after suspected norovirus outbreak

Dakota County park officials say a popular swimming beach will reopen Friday, after a weeklong closure due to a suspected norovirus outbreak.

by Andrew Krueger

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June 7, 2023 12:00 PM

Pope Francis is getting a hernia-related surgery in Rome

The pope will undergo “a laparotomy and abdominal wall surgery under general anesthesia” on Wednesday, the Holy See's official news portal says. The pope had complained of abdominal pain on Tuesday.

by Bill Chappell

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June 7, 2023 11:00 AM

Finding hope and strength while living with Parkinson’s disease

MPR News host Angela Davis speaks with her guests about the latest research into Parkinson’s disease and lessons from a Mankato couple who practices and teaches resilience.

by Angela Davis and Danelle Cloutier

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June 6, 2023 5:50 PM

Report: Removing PFAS from Minnesota wastewater would cost billions

The report is indication of the staggering environmental cost of PFAS, a class of human-made chemicals found in a range of consumer products.

by Catharine Richert and Kirsti Marohn

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June 6, 2023 5:35 PM

10 things to know about Minnesota’s new marijuana law

The state senator behind Minnesota’s new marijuana law and a national drug policy researcher answer questions about what the cannabis law does and doesn’t do.

by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Nicole Johnson

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