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January 22, 2023 7:02 AM

50 years after Roe v. Wade, many abortion providers are changing how they do business

The overturning of the Roe v. Wade decision just months ahead of its 50th anniversary has prompted many abortion providers to shift how they serve patients.

by Sarah McCammon

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January 20, 2023 4:00 PM

Minnesota’s COVID hospital admissions lowest since May

Hospitals are still operating at or near capacity throughout the state, but pressures from COVID-19, as well as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), have decreased.

by Craig Helmstetter and Elisabeth Gawthrop

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January 19, 2023 5:45 PM

MN health officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ we've seen the worst of flu

Preliminary data shows a decline in new hospitalizations for both influenza and the respiratory virus RSV. Outbreaks of respiratory disease in schools have also remained fairly flat for the past few weeks.

by Michelle Wiley

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January 19, 2023 4:19 PM

Minnesota House passes right to abortion bill as supporters and opponents gather

The Minnesota House of Representatives late Thursday approved a proposal to enshrine in state law the right to an abortion — and access to other reproductive health care. After hours of passionate debate, the House voted 69-65 to pass the bill.

by Dana Ferguson

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January 19, 2023 11:02 AM

Is it time for a reality check on rapid COVID tests?

At-home rapid tests have become a staple of COVID-19 precautions, but some experts worry that people are relying too much on these tests and that's creating a false sense of security.

by Sydney Lupkin

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January 19, 2023 8:50 AM

Therapy by chatbot? The promise and challenges in using AI for mental health

Some companies and researchers think smart computers might eventually help with provider shortages in mental health, and some consumers are already turning to chatbots to build "emotional resilience."

by Yuki Noguchi

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January 19, 2023 8:26 AM

Duluth-based podcast invites survivors to host, tell their stories

Perhaps this figure rings true for you: 70 percent of adults in the U.S. have experienced at least one traumatic incident in their lives. Some who are ready talk about it have turned to Duluth-based Laura Anderson.

by Cathy Wurzer and Britt Aamodt

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January 18, 2023 12:24 PM

Amid opioid epidemic, Phoenix nursery pioneers care for babies in withdrawal

A Phoenix nursery is at the forefront of a movement advocating for a new care model for babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome.

by Sarah Ventre

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January 18, 2023 7:00 AM

With less access to paid leave, rural workers face hard choices about health, family

Coastal and politically progressive states have passed stronger paid sick and family leave policies than many states with larger rural populations.

by Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez

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January 18, 2023 5:30 AM

Can you get COVID and the flu at the same time?

And what about a cold or RSV? With all the illness spreading, it's virus soup out there these days. Some people feel so sick they're wondering if they're fighting more than one germ at once.

by Rob Stein

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