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RFK pushes to find ‘environmental’ cause of autism, calls growing rates an ‘epidemic’

RFK pushes to find ‘environmental’ cause of autism, calls growing rates an ‘epidemic’

Researchers and advocates have pushed back at what they consider inaccurate and stigmatizing comments made by the health secretary, and note the causes of autism are complex.
by Rob Stein and Carmel Wroth

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Mayo Clinic changes name of its DEI office citing ‘recent national events’

Mayo Clinic changes name of its DEI office citing ‘recent national events’

In a notice to employees this week, Mayo Clinic says its Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity will now be known as the Office of Belonging. Mayo officials say the institution’s commitment to health equity remains the same.
by Catharine Richert

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Minnesota autism conference starts amid ‘uncertainty and anxiety’

This year’s gathering comes just after a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows an uptick in the prevalence of autism and recent moves by the Trump administration to potentially cut funding for certain services and programs.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Ticks are emerging. Experts warn of rare but deadly vector-borne virus on the rise

Ticks are emerging. Experts warn of rare but deadly vector-borne virus on the rise

Epidemiologist Elizabeth Schiffman, who supervises the Vectorborne Diseases Unit at the Minnesota Department of Health, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition with information to prevent infection and keep people safe.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Recognizing and treating bipolar disorder

Recognizing and treating bipolar disorder

Does someone you know have bipolar disorder? Would you even recognize the signs of this mental health condition? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about living with bipolar disorder and how treatment is changing. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Man arrested outside UnitedHealthcare in Minnetonka faces four felony charges

Man arrested outside UnitedHealthcare in Minnetonka faces four felony charges

Prosecutors say a man who was arrested outside the headquarters of UnitedHealthcare in Minnetonka had a history of mental health issues and threatened to shoot up corporate facilities.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here’s what to know

U.S. measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here’s what to know

Texas state health officials confirmed 20 more cases of measles Tuesday, alongside five new cases in New Mexico. U.S. measles cases topped 700 as of Friday, and two children and an adult have died. New Mexico, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas have active measles outbreaks.
by The Associated Press

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RFK Jr.’s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

RFK Jr.’s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s efforts to contain measles outbreaks around the country have drawn criticism from a number of health officials who say he has delivered a mixed message about the effectiveness of the measles vaccine.
by The Associated Press

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States push Medicaid work rules, but few programs help enrollees find jobs

States push Medicaid work rules, but few programs help enrollees find jobs

Some lawmakers are pushing to require that Medicaid recipients work in order to get or keep coverage, and some states already try to help them find jobs. But the effects of those efforts are unclear.
by Sam Whitehead, Phil Galewitz and Katheryn Houghton

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