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The Aging Mind

The Aging Mind

On Minnesota Now this week, we’re airing Call to Mind, the MPR News initiative fostering new conversations about mental health. Studies show that 1 in 4 older adults live with a mental illness such as depression, anxiety and substance use disorders.
by Jessica Bari

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The health of U.S. kids has declined significantly since 2007, a new study finds

The health of U.S. kids has declined significantly since 2007, a new study finds

A new study in the journal JAMA finds the health of America’s children has worsened across several key indicators over the last two decades. That includes the number of children with chronic diseases.
by Maria Godoy

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RFK Jr.’s vaccine policy sparks a lawsuit from the American Academy of Pediatrics

RFK Jr.’s vaccine policy sparks a lawsuit from the American Academy of Pediatrics

AAP and other leading health organizations allege that the health secretary violated federal law when he took the COVID vaccine off the list of recommended shots for pregnant women and healthy children.
by Will Stone

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Up to 250,000 Minnesotans could lose coverage under federal Medicaid cuts

Up to 250,000 Minnesotans could lose coverage under federal Medicaid cuts

1 in 5 Minnesotans could lose health coverage under federal Medicaid cuts. Aside from direct impacts to Medical Assistance recipients, local providers warn the cuts mean health care costs could go up for others in the state.
by Erica Zurek

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Want to make yourself less appealing to mosquitoes? Our quiz has surprising ideas

Want to make yourself less appealing to mosquitoes? Our quiz has surprising ideas

Level up your knowledge of mosquito bite prevention with our quiz. It's full of surprising, science-backed tactics that may save you from getting eaten alive this summer.
by Andee Tagle and Malaka Gharib

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Minnesota’s HIV service organizations juggle cuts and brace for more

Minnesota’s HIV service organizations juggle cuts and brace for more

HIV assistance and testing organizations across the state are working on tighter budgets this year, with more federal cuts possible. Advocates say they’re worried about setting back progress towards ending HIV.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly two decades, new study finds

American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly two decades, new study finds

A new study shows that the health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to experience obesity, chronic diseases and other problems.
by The Associated Press

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‘Sticker shock’: Inflation, Ozempic drive health care costs higher for Minnesota schools

‘Sticker shock’: Inflation, Ozempic drive health care costs higher for Minnesota schools

School districts across Minnesota are struggling to contain double-digit health insurance cost increases. Some officials say inflation and accelerating prescription costs, especially for new weight loss drugs, are to blame. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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