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July 24, 2018 3:09 PM

Goldfish recalled due to Salmonella scare

Pepperidge Farm's Goldfish has been recalled following concerns about possible contamination. No illnesses have been reported.

by Cameron Jenkins

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July 22, 2018 4:10 PM

More than senior moments: Experts call for better dementia detection efforts

"By the time you forget what the keys are for, you're too far gone to participate in your own care. We've lost probably a decade" that could have been spent planning, said the panel's leader, Dr. Alireza Atri.

by Associated Press

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July 20, 2018 4:09 PM

Legionnaires' sickens 2 at Albert Lea nursing home

State officials said the two residents of the senior care facility were hospitalized. Investigators are working to identify possible sources of the disease.

by MPR News Staff

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July 18, 2018 9:49 PM

A spike in liver disease deaths among young adults fueled by alcohol

A new analysis revealed that deaths from liver-related illnesses have increased dramatically, and mortality in young people rose the fastest. The rise among young Americans was caused by alcohol consumption.

by Paul Chisholm

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July 18, 2018 4:28 PM

St. Paul syringe exchange aims to stem tide of hepatitis C and HIV

National health officials have called for local governments to embrace syringe exchanges in the face of rising hepatitis C and HIV rates for people who inject drugs.

by Jon Collins

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July 18, 2018 2:36 PM

Scientists hunt for a test to diagnose chronic brain injury in living people

Doctors are closer to a test in live brains that could help diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a disease that's been linked to concussions and other repeated brain assaults.

by Tom Goldman

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July 18, 2018 11:09 AM

Check your fridge: MN Health links Hy-Vee pasta salad to salmonella

Seven cases of salmonella infection have been identified so far in Minnesota as part of an outbreak tied to Hy-Vee's brand of spring pasta salad, the state Health Department says.

by MPR News Staff

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July 17, 2018 3:04 PM

Don't fret over shortage of new shingles vaccine

A new and more effective shingles vaccine keeps running out of stock due to high demand. But there is no need to panic about the shortage if you plan to get the shot.

by Steven John and Jiwon Choi