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January 16, 2024 11:56 AM

Minnesota equal rights amendment revamped to include protections for abortion, gender care

For years, supporters of the equal rights amendment have sought to include new protections in the Minnesota Constitution. With a new tweak, DFL leaders say this could be the year it moves to the ballot.

by Dana Ferguson

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January 16, 2024 11:15 AM

What would a second Trump presidency look like for health care?

The former president is reviving campaign promises to undo Obamacare, an idea that fizzled during his first time in office. Based on his record, here's what else he might do in health policy.

by Julie Rovner

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January 12, 2024 2:00 PM

Surging into 2024: COVID, flu and RSV continue to climb in Minnesota

Minnesota and the nation are in the midst of a COVID-19 surge according to the latest wastewater and hospitalizations data.

by Craig Helmstetter

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January 12, 2024 11:31 AM

UnitedHealth shares tumble after health care giant reports soaring medical costs in 4Q

UnitedHealth Group turned in a better-than-expected fourth quarter but surprised Wall Street with medical costs that soared 16 percent.

by The Associated Press

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January 12, 2024 9:00 AM

Climate change and seasonal affective disorder

While SAD is most associated with winter, the heat and humidity of the summer months can also bring on a gloomy mood called summer-pattern SAD or summer depression.

by Anika Besst

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January 11, 2024 4:12 PM

‘Like a chain reaction’: UW-River Falls grappling with fourth student death in 2 months

The university is treating the four deaths as a suicide cluster and working to support its community and prevent further deaths ahead of its roughly 5,000 students returning for classes on Jan. 22.

by Nicole Ki

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January 11, 2024 12:55 PM

Task force strives to foster better future of Minnesota health care by focusing on U of M

Former Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm is serving as the task force's chairperson, charged with making recommendations about the future of health at the U to the governor before the start of the 2024 legislative session.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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January 10, 2024 11:00 AM

Why are more young women getting breast cancer?

A survivor and her oncologist talk diagnosis, survivorship challenges and why breast cancer still kills 40,000 people each year.

by Angela Davis and Gretchen Brown

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January 10, 2024 4:00 AM

Federal fix for rural hospitals gets few takers so far

Just 18 facilities were converted into Rural Emergency Hospitals so far. Advocates and lawmakers say tweaks to the law are needed to widen the reach and keep health care in rural communities.

by Sarah Jane Tribble and Tony Leys