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Honoring a tuberculosis trailblazer: Dr. Kathleen Jordan’s legacy in focus at Granite Falls exhibit
Dr. Kathleen Jordan gave 1.5 million TB tests to students during the last half of the 20th century. An exhibit in Granite Falls will honor her work.
Native-led suicide prevention program focuses on building community strengths
A research group is testing a new suicide prevention model in rural Alaska Native villages: supporting cultural activities that strengthen community bonds and a sense of shared purpose.
Support dog's presence didn't bias sex abuse trial, Minnesota appeals court rules
In July 2023, a Stearns County jury found Jairo Fernandez Sorto guilty of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for abusing a teenage girl for years starting when she was eight. Stearns County’s facility dog, Nova, was present in the courtroom as the 15-year-old testified.
Hair and skin care products expose kids to hormone disrupting chemicals, study finds
A new study links the recent use of hair oils, lotions and other personal care products with higher levels of phthalates in children. The hormone-disrupting chemicals are a health concern for kids.
Women who are blind play a critical role in identifying possible breast cancers
Dr. Frank Hoffman was appalled by the sheer numbers of cases of early-stage breast cancer that were being missed. Then he had an idea: What if "we were to specially train others to do it."
Missouri patient tests positive for bird flu despite no known exposure to animals
A hospitalized patient in Missouri was infected with bird flu despite having had no known contact with dairy cows or other animals associated with an ongoing outbreak, health officials said Friday.
Resident assistants face new pressures, responsibilities in post-COVID college life
Colleges rely on resident assistants to help support students during the school year, but the job has become more complex in an era when student mental health needs have leaped. With the new school year starting, RAs and their trainers say the demands have never been greater.
Healthy aging month: New training helps people reach out to those with mental health struggles
About one in five adults over age 55 experience a mental health condition or concern, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But it can be hard to know how to reach out to someone who might be struggling.