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Out-of-pocket prescription costs for Minnesotans to decrease in next few years

Out-of-pocket prescription costs for Minnesotans to decrease in next few years

In a historic precedent set by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare now has a seat at the bargaining table. The law allows the government to engage in price negotiation for prescription drugs, primarily used by the elderly.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Brainerd considers contentious question of chlorinating the city's drinking water

Brainerd considers contentious question of chlorinating the city's drinking water

Currently, Brainerd is the largest city in Minnesota that doesn't regularly chlorinate its water, only when there's an issue. The city has a long history of fighting additives to its drinking water.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Ozempic seems to curb cravings for alcohol. Here's what scientists think is going on

Ozempic seems to curb cravings for alcohol. Here's what scientists think is going on

People taking weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy report a dampening of the urge to drink. Here's how the drugs curb cravings and what that could mean for helping treat addiction.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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Coronavirus FAQs: How worrisome is the new variant? How long do boosters last?

Coronavirus FAQs: How worrisome is the new variant? How long do boosters last?

Readers are curious about the new variant, currently known a BA.2.86. Also: Lots of questions about boosters. Can you get it at the same time as a flu shot? And how long does protection last?
by Fran Kritz

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Immunization rates are up in Red Lake schools. This nurse led the way

Immunization rates are up in Red Lake schools. This nurse led the way

The school district’s seen vaccinations jump among its youngest learners. Charmaine Branchaud said that success started with sifting through paper records to help understand student health needs.
by Melissa Olson

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