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To repel ticks, try spraying your clothes with a pesticide derived from mums

To repel ticks, try spraying your clothes with a pesticide derived from mums

Just in time for summer hikes and outdoor play: A study finds that the ticks that often convey Lyme disease become unable to bite, and soon die after exposure to clothing treated with permethrin.
by Allison Aubrey

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Is there a doctor in the (state) House?

Is there a doctor in the (state) House?

A medical doctor hasn't served in the Minnesota House of Representatives for more than 15 years, but this fall, two physicians are running to represent competitive suburban swing districts.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Trump administration freezes payments required by the Affordable Care Act

Trump administration freezes payments required by the Affordable Care Act

Citing a February ruling from a district court in New Mexico, the administration said it will halt risk adjustment payments required by the ACA. Insurers say the move will increase premiums.
by Maggie Penman

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With more opioid use, people are more likely to get caught up in the justice system

With more opioid use, people are more likely to get caught up in the justice system

A new study shows Americans with opioid addiction are more likely to have been arrested or convicted of a crime, suggesting a need to involve cops, courts and jails in treating addiction.
by Rhitu Chatterjee

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