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She talked about depression at a checkup — and got billed for two visits.

She talked about depression at a checkup — and got billed for two visits.

Completing a routine depression screening questionnaire during an annual checkup is cost-free under federal law. But, as one woman discovered, answering a doctor's follow-up questions might not be.
by Julie Appleby and Stephanie O'Neill

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Camp Ripley testing finds 'forever chemicals' in nearby wells

Camp Ripley testing finds 'forever chemicals' in nearby wells

Of the 30 wells tested, all had some level of PFAS chemicals, but only one had PFAS above the federal recommended limit for drinking water of 70 parts per trillion.
by Kirsti Marohn

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'Trauma Sponges': How a Minneapolis firefighter responds to suffering

'Trauma Sponges': How a Minneapolis firefighter responds to suffering

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minneapolis fire captain and author Jeremy Norton about his just published book “Trauma Sponges.” In it, he details 22 years of being a first responder in Minneapolis, including a call to the scene of George Floyd’s murder.    
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Long COVID brain fog may originate in a surprising place, say scientists

Long COVID brain fog may originate in a surprising place, say scientists

Scientists studying the causes of long COVID symptoms are proposing a surprising pathway. Their research weaves together several prominent lines of evidence on what might be driving the condition.
by Will Stone

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Climate change is contributing to an extended allergy season

Climate change is contributing to an extended allergy season

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you may be dealing with sneezing, sniffles and itchy eyes further into the fall — and that’s in part due to climate change.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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