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August 19, 2022 5:09 PM

County attorney pushes to appeal Minnesota abortion ruling

A judge in St. Paul heard arguments Friday over whether a western Minnesota county attorney may appeal a decision striking down longstanding state abortion restrictions after Attorney General Keith Ellison opted not to appeal the ruling.

by Matt Sepic

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August 19, 2022 4:08 PM

From anthrax in the Arctic to tickborne illness at home, climate change worsens disease

Climate change is worsening more than half of all known human pathogenic diseases -- including those spread by mosquitoes and ticks in Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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August 19, 2022 2:11 PM

CDC notches up Twin Cities’ COVID risk rating heading into ‘the Great Minnesota Get-Together’

This week the CDC has colored the state’s biggest population center yellow, signaling “medium” risk. Hopefully the risk won’t go up further as we look ahead to the opening of the State Fair next week. Here’s what you need to know about the latest data.

by Craig Helmstetter

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August 19, 2022 1:44 PM

Over half of people infected with the omicron variant didn't know it, a study finds

These undiagnosed infections could be a major factor in the rapid transmission of the omicron variant, the researchers said.

by Shauneen Miranda

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August 19, 2022 11:46 AM

What to know about the monkeypox outbreak in Minnesota

Monkeypox is affecting more Minnesotans. Here’s what you need to know about symptoms and how people seem to be getting infected.

by Michelle Wiley

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August 19, 2022 5:59 AM

Health officials: 87 monkeypox cases so far in Minnesota

Minnesota health officials on Thursday reported 87 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the state, as they offered an update on a viral infection that has aroused concern around the globe.

by The Associated Press

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August 19, 2022 4:00 AM

The new U.S. monkeypox vaccine strategy offers more doses — and uncertainty

Missteps and delays have hampered the U.S. effort to vaccinate people against monkeypox. Now state health officials and community members are trying to adapt to a controversial "dose sparing" plan.

by Will Stone and Pien Huang

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August 18, 2022 1:19 PM

Could psychedelics be the future of mental health?

A resurgence in clinical trials and a new Netflix series are stoking interest in using psychedelics to treat mental health disorders. All Things Considered host Tom Crann talked to a researcher at the U of M about her work.

by Tom Crann, Ngoc Bui and Sam Stroozas

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August 18, 2022 12:28 PM

Despite what it seems, the COVID pandemic isn't over yet

The COVID-19 pandemic is still here. Mayo Clinic's Greg Poland talked with Cathy Wurzer about the different subvariants, masking and how to best avoid COVID. Check out our website for the latest COVID coverage in the state.

by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn, Melissa Townsend and Sam Stroozas

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August 18, 2022 5:13 AM

What's behind the FDA's controversial strategy for evaluating new COVID boosters

Some scientists are alarmed that the agency plans to evaluate the next generation of boosters by reviewing mouse studies alone. Others say there's no time to waste waiting for human trials.

by Rob Stein

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