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There's an effective morning-after pill for STIs but it's not clear it works in women

There's an effective morning-after pill for STIs but it's not clear it works in women

Doxy-PEP can be taken a few hours after sex and is effective at preventing sexually transmitted infections. New research finds it's less effective for women but that may not be the final word.
by Will Stone

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'It's a crisis': MN Hospital Association desperate for help amid staffing shortages, seasonal outbreaks

'It's a crisis': MN Hospital Association desperate for help amid staffing shortages, seasonal outbreaks

Just in time for the holidays, more Minnesotans are getting sick with respiratory illnesses like COVID and RSV. According to recent information from the state health department, hospital beds — especially for kids — are in short supply.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Duluth Indigenous-led nonprofit prepares to open expanded shelter

Duluth Indigenous-led nonprofit prepares to open expanded shelter

The American Indian Community Housing Organization, or AICHO, has nearly finished a more than $2 million project in Duluth to expand the region’s only culturally specific domestic violence emergency shelter.
by Dan Kraker

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Giving gifts boosts happiness, research shows. So why do we feel frazzled?

Giving gifts boosts happiness, research shows. So why do we feel frazzled?

Researchers who told people to either buy themselves a gift or give one to a stranger found those who gave to others felt a lot happier. Here's how to get the mood boost without the shopping stress.
by Allison Aubrey

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Diminished hospital capacity while RSV, flu and COVID-19 continue to rise

Diminished hospital capacity while RSV, flu and COVID-19 continue to rise

In Minnesota, a surge in RSV, flu and COVID-19 cases is pushing health care to its limits. Hospital bed availability is critically low, with a significant loss of nearly 1,000 beds since 2020, including a sharp decline in pediatric care facilities.
by Craig Helmstetter and Alyson Clary

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