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Minnesota scientist says ‘man flu’ may be more than a punchline

Minnesota scientist says ‘man flu’ may be more than a punchline

Chances are you have heard a woman poking fun at a man in her life for having a cold and not handling it very well. Research shows there may be some biological and evolutionary factors that indeed make male and female experiences of having a common cold feel different.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Black Minneapolis residents bear heaviest mental health burden after George Floyd’s murder, new research finds

Black Minneapolis residents bear heaviest mental health burden after George Floyd’s murder, new research finds

“Often in epidemiological studies, advantage, say, wealth or socioeconomic status will often serve as a buffer against health problems. But we don’t find that here,” said coauthor Ryan Larson, an assistant professor of criminology at Hamline University.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Sickle cell gene therapies roll out slowly

Sickle cell gene therapies roll out slowly

It’s been almost a year since the Food and Drug Administration approved the first genetic treatments for sickle cell disease. So far, only a few patients have received the long-awaited treatments.
by Rob Stein

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St. Paul City Council passes zoning ordinance for cannabis businesses

St. Paul City Council passes zoning ordinance for cannabis businesses

The new rules mirror those of liquor stores in St. Paul. The ordinance requires 24/7 video monitoring of the store’s sales areas and entrances and exits.
by Peter Cox

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Is your runny nose due to fall allergies or COVID?

Is your runny nose due to fall allergies or COVID?

Fall can be hard on our respiratory health. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with an allergist and an infectious disease doctor about how to diagnose, treat and prevent the things that make us sneeze, wheeze and cough.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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At least 1 Minneapolis school reports measles case, district stresses up-to-date vaccinations

At least 1 Minneapolis school reports measles case, district stresses up-to-date vaccinations

District officials say they’re working with the state department of health to notify close contacts. They did not say how many cases there are or what school they’re associated with, citing privacy reasons.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox, Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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NPR Exclusive: U.S. overdose deaths plummet, saving thousands of lives

NPR Exclusive: U.S. overdose deaths plummet, saving thousands of lives

After decades of devastating increases driven by fentanyl and other toxic street drugs, overdose deaths are dropping sharply in much of the U.S. The trend could mean roughly 20,000 fewer deaths in 2024.
by Brian Mann

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Report: Cancer diagnoses are more common but so is surviving

Report: Cancer diagnoses are more common but so is surviving

A new report shows rapid development of new cancer treatment and detection is helping people live more. But more people are also getting diagnosed, and at younger ages.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Rural Behavioral Health Clinic run by MSU Mankato to open this year

Rural Behavioral Health Clinic run by MSU Mankato to open this year

Minnesota State University, Mankato announced a five-year agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota in opening The Rural Behavioral Health Clinic later this year. It will be adjacent to the campus.
by Hannah Yang

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