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March 1, 2018 10:00 AM

Minnesota cops seize more meth, prescription pills in 2017

State officials said investigators seized more than 214,000 prescription pills in 2017, a 263 percent increase over the previous year.

by Associated Press

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March 1, 2018 9:02 AM

Uber launches service to get people to their doctor's offices

Studies show millions miss out on health care because of transportation problems. Uber is partnering with health care organizations to provide rides for patients going to medical appointments.

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March 1, 2018 4:00 AM

Minnesota legislators aim to change how opioids are prescribed

Several bills focused on fighting the opioid epidemic in Minnesota have bipartisan backing among lawmakers. But the measures will no doubt face stiff opposition from the drug industry.

by Matt Sepic

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March 1, 2018 4:00 AM

Analysis: Medical cannabis users find pain reduction

New Minnesota Department of Health research indicates people with moderate to high pain levels found significant relief from medical cannabis use.

by Mark Zdechlik

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February 28, 2018 11:12 AM

Too late to operate? Surgery near end of life is common, costly

Nearly 1 in 3 Medicare patients undergoes an operation in the final year of life. The benefits are often limited, but the costs and side effects can be substantial.

by Liz Szabo

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February 28, 2018 12:00 AM

How do you measure pain?

Can patients manage their pain and how much of it is psychological, not physical?

by Marianne Combs and Jo Erickson

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February 27, 2018 6:34 PM

Asian ticks (mysteriously) turned up on a New Jersey sheep

No one is quite sure how that kind of tick got there. And get this: It basically clones itself! Should we be worried?

by Courtney Columbus

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February 27, 2018 3:52 PM

DOJ to support lawsuits against companies selling opioids

The Justice Department says it will support local officials in hundreds of lawsuits against manufacturers and distributors of powerful opioid painkillers.

by The Associated Press

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February 27, 2018 7:06 AM

Your 2018 health plan must comply with ACA rules or you risk tax penalties

The tax reform law passed in December did repeal the Affordable Care Act's penalties for not having comprehensive health insurance. But the penalties are still in effect until 2019.

by Michelle Andrews

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February 27, 2018 5:50 AM

Child psychiatric center supporters pressure Forest Lake council, but vote delayed

Dozens of people spoke in favor of building the facility, but the mayor says changing Forest Lake's zoning law to allow it could have unintended consequences.

by Matt Sepic

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