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August 9, 2024 5:00 PM

FDA gives thumbs down to MDMA for now, demanding further research

The much-anticipated decision has rattled supporters of psychedelic therapies. The drugmaker says it will ask the agency to reconsider.

by Will Stone

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August 9, 2024 3:04 AM

A 3rd person has died in connection to the listeria outbreak in Boar's Head products

Three people have now died connected to the listeria outbreak among Boar’s Head deli meats, the CDC said. A person most recently died in Virginia, adding to earlier deaths in New Jersey and Illinois.

by Ayana Archie

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August 7, 2024 3:10 PM

Inside a medical practice sending abortion pills to states where they're banned

As the number of abortions nationwide grows, pregnant people in states with restrictions and bans are getting pills from out-of-state providers. Some say these providers are breaking the law.

by Elissa Nadworny

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August 7, 2024 10:41 AM

What children learn when they play

Playtime is important for kids, but they may not be getting enough of it. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talked about how children learn from open-ended play and how parents and teachers can encourage play for the kids in their lives.

by Chris Farrell and Maja Beckstrom

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August 6, 2024 4:00 AM

First year of legal home grow yields big returns for these medical cannabis patients

Two Minnesota medical marijuana patients who have been growing cannabis in their basements since the state legalized home growing last summer say it’s been “pretty darn rewarding.”

by Nicole Ki

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August 5, 2024 12:49 PM

Vital Signs: COVID infections and the mental health of elite athletes

Dr. Jon Hallberg joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to discuss current COVID rates and the unique mental health struggles faced by elite athletes.

by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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August 5, 2024 10:49 AM

Managing work and relationships as an adult with autism

The number of adults who identify as being on the autism spectrum is growing, along with awareness. Listen back to a conversation on MPR News with host Angela Davis about what it’s like to move into adulthood with autism.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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August 3, 2024 8:00 AM

Hennepin Healthcare’s new emergency chair says more diverse staff and public health approach helps patients

Dr. Thomas Wyatt says HCMC, like many hospitals in the U.S., has too few places for people to go for more treatment once they’ve had acute care in emergency rooms.

by Erica Zurek

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August 2, 2024 4:07 PM

Minnesota sees increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, experts say they’re not surprised

Minnesota Department of Health experts still don’t have enough data to find a clear pattern or trend for the virus. Senior epidemiologist Keeley Morris said Minnesota does tend to experience a “summer increase” and that it appeared that the number of cases happened earlier this season.

by Hannah Yang

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August 2, 2024 7:32 AM

From Paris to Rochester: Israeli swimming Olympian Murez will start her residency at Mayo Clinic

Selected to carry the Israeli flag to help open the Paris Games, Andi Murez wrapped up her third Olympics and will head almost straight for Minnesota to begin her next major project: She's starting her residency program in psychiatry at the Mayo Clinic.

by The Associated Press

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Health

FDA gives thumbs down to MDMA for now, demanding further research

A 3rd person has died in connection to the listeria outbreak in Boar's Head products

Inside a medical practice sending abortion pills to states where they're banned

What children learn when they play

First year of legal home grow yields big returns for these medical cannabis patients

Vital Signs: COVID infections and the mental health of elite athletes

Managing work and relationships as an adult with autism

Hennepin Healthcare’s new emergency chair says more diverse staff and public health approach helps patients

Minnesota sees increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, experts say they’re not surprised

From Paris to Rochester: Israeli swimming Olympian Murez will start her residency at Mayo Clinic

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