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Deaths linked tainted cantaloupe increase to 3 in U.S., 5 in Canada

Deaths linked tainted cantaloupe increase to 3 in U.S., 5 in Canada

A salmonella outbreak tied to tainted cantaloupe has now killed eight people — three in the U.S. and five in Canada, health officials reported Thursday. Minnesota has the most confirmed cases of any state.
by The Associated Press

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DOJ alleges city of Anoka discriminated against tenants with mental health disabilities 

DOJ alleges city of Anoka discriminated against tenants with mental health disabilities 

The U.S. Department of Justice alleges the city of Anoka notified landlords of potential nuisance calls and encouraged landlords to evict tenants who were the subject of the calls. Sometimes those communications included personal details about tenants’ mental illnesses.
by Sarah Thamer

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Texas woman asks court's permission for abortion because of pregnancy complications

Texas woman asks court's permission for abortion because of pregnancy complications

A woman who is pregnant and seeking an abortion is asking a judge to allow it to be performed in Texas. She has health problems, and the fetus has a condition that is almost always fatal.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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Pilots say they're afraid to seek mental health care. The FAA says it's listening

Pilots say they're afraid to seek mental health care. The FAA says it's listening

At a summit on mental health in aviation, pilots and safety experts urged regulators to reform rules that discourage people from seeking treatment because they're afraid of losing clearance to fly.
by Joel Rose

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Why is ADHD often overlooked in adults, especially women?

Why is ADHD often overlooked in adults, especially women?

ADHD is a common diagnosis in children. But it’s not just for kids. Many adults are also learning they have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder — especially women. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how problems with attention and focus show up later in life. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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A little electric stimulation in just the right spot may bolster a damaged brain

A little electric stimulation in just the right spot may bolster a damaged brain

A small study found that electrically stimulating an area deep in the brain allowed people with severe traumatic brain injuries to complete a cognitive test more quickly.
by Jon Hamilton

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