Health

January 25, 2018 6:15 AM

Are there zombie viruses in the thawing permafrost?

There's a new fear from climate change: Bacteria and viruses buried in frozen ground coming back to life as the Arctic warms up. We went digging in permafrost to find out how worried we should be.

by Michaeleen Doucleff

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January 24, 2018 4:33 PM

Hospitals blame rising deductibles for patients who can't pay

Minnesota hospitals say they're providing more care that's not paid for.

by Martin Moylan

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January 24, 2018 2:38 PM

Opioid-related deaths in Hennepin County hit record high

Hennepin County logged a record number of opioid-related deaths last year. Such deaths are up by nearly 50 percent in the last two years.

by MPR News Staff

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January 23, 2018 11:46 AM

What do asthma, heart disease and cancer have in common? Maybe childhood trauma

Toxic stress in childhood can lead to a lifetime of health problems and, ultimately, a shorter life. Here's what schools can do to help.

by Cory Turner

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January 23, 2018 11:41 AM

Tax credit aims to boost availability of paid family leave, but will it work?

Many specialists in family leave policy say the tax credits included in the new federal law are too small to persuade most employers to offer such benefits.

by Michelle Andrews

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January 23, 2018 10:20 AM

Answering your questions about the Children's Health Insurance Program

The Children's Health Insurance Program is one of the most popular bipartisan federal initiatives. So why was it used as a political football in the budget bill debate?

by Stephanie Curtis

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January 22, 2018 4:04 PM

Abortion opponents to push for ultrasound bill at Capitol

Abortion opponents packed the state Capitol rotunda Monday to highlight legislation they want to see enacted this year.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 22, 2018 7:05 AM

Personalized diets: Can your genes really tell you what to eat?

There's an explosion of interest in personalized diet approaches and at-home test kits are popping up everywhere. Part of the approach includes analyzing your DNA, but genes can only tell us so much.

by Allison Aubrey

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January 21, 2018 10:03 AM

Walker, in turnabout, moves to stabilize insurance market

Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker announced Sunday that he wants a state law that would bar insurers from denying a person health coverage due to a pre-existing condition.

by Associated Press

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January 20, 2018 11:20 AM

Saunas are a hot trend, and they might even help your health

Sweating in a sauna feels good, and it's associated with health benefits including a lower risk of heart disease. But is that because of the heat, or because you're able to kick back and relax?

by Katherine Hobson

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