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Fauci says he is not retiring yet and will make an announcement when the time comes

Fauci says he is not retiring yet and will make an announcement when the time comes

Dr. Anthony Fauci says he will step down before the end of President Biden's first term, but he has not chosen an exact date and is not sure what he will do after he leaves his position.
by Rob Stein and Wynne Davis

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Long COVID patients turn to risky — and expensive — alternative treatments

Long COVID patients turn to risky — and expensive — alternative treatments

Long COVID is a relatively new concept in the medical world. Doctors don’t have all the answers about the disease, its symptoms, or — most importantly — its treatment yet. It’s caused a feeling of desperation that has led some to seek alternative and risky health treatments, just for a chance to feel like themselves again.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Dr. Anupam Kharbanda on the increase in heat related illnesses due to climate change.

Dr. Anupam Kharbanda on the increase in heat related illnesses due to climate change.

It is a hot day all across Minnesota with temperatures reaching nearly 100 degrees in some parts of the state. As climate change continues to worsen, many hospitals are seeing an increase in patients struggling with heat-related illness. And a recent report by the Washington Post found that some institutions are reaching their breaking point.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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New number for mental health crises officially launches

New number for mental health crises officially launches

Anyone in a mental health crisis can now call or text 988 for immediate support. The simpler number and new online chat are intended to make accessing mental health resources easier. Tami Lueck, Adult Services Manager at Crow Wing County Services, spoke with MPR Host Tom Crann about the rollout and how it will impact our state.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Conservative blocs unleash wave of litigation to curb public health powers

Conservative blocs unleash wave of litigation to curb public health powers

A coalition of religious groups, conservative think tanks, and Republican attorneys general have chipped away at local and state authority, altering how the nation can respond during health crises.
by Lauren Weber and Anna Maria Barry-Jester

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Huge crowds march in St. Paul over abortion rights

Huge crowds march in St. Paul over abortion rights

Marching from Saint Paul College to the state Capitol, demonstrators shouted “my body, my choice” and carried signs that read “we won’t go back.” Once at the Capitol, several speakers impressed upon the crowd that while the right to have an abortion remains in Minnesota, the fight is not over yet.
by Michelle Wiley

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