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Travelers beware: It’s a big year for dengue

Travelers beware: It’s a big year for dengue

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of an increased risk of dengue infections in the U.S. this summer. The mosquito-borne virus is surging, and human travel is expanding its reach.
by Pien Huang

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Floodwaters and bird flu continue to rise in Minnesota, COVID remains low

Floodwaters and bird flu continue to rise in Minnesota, COVID remains low

Flood waters continue to rise in Minnesota rivers. In addition to the immediate danger presented by rising and rushing waters, floods also pose other health risks. Floodwater can contain downed power lines, human and livestock waste, other hazardous waste, and other debris that may not be visible.
by Alyson Clary and Elisabeth Gawthrop

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Health insurers cover fewer drugs and make them harder to get

Health insurers cover fewer drugs and make them harder to get

Insurance companies are covering fewer drugs than they used to, and patients have to jump through more hoops to get many of them. When shopping for insurance, check for coverage of the drugs you need.
by Sydney Lupkin

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The high cost of medical whistleblowing

The high cost of medical whistleblowing

MPR News guest host Euan Kerr talks with University of Minnesota bioethicist Carl Elliott about his new book, “The Occasional Human Sacrifice: Medical Experimentation and the Price of Saying No.”
by Euan Kerr and Maja Beckstrom

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Healthy feet are happy feet

Healthy feet are happy feet

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a podiatrist about what shoes to avoid, how to prevent and treat common foot problems and why ‘toe yoga’ and barefoot walking are good for you.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Pedestrian deaths have fallen for the first time since the pandemic

Pedestrian deaths have fallen for the first time since the pandemic

After hitting a 40-year high in 2022, pedestrian deaths decreased last year to just over 7,300, according to a new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association.
by Lola Murti

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Therapists say summer break is the perfect time for children to learn skills for their mental health

Therapists say summer break is the perfect time for children to learn skills for their mental health

Between homework, extracurricular activities and part-time jobs, many teenagers don’t have time for much else during the school year—which makes summer the perfect time for those things that get sidelined. Like therapy, for example.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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