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Minnesota's COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths in 2023 less than half those in 2022

Minnesota's COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths in 2023 less than half those in 2022

2023 was the fourth year where thousands of Minnesotans ended up hospitalized and hundreds died due to COVID-19. As tragic as those numbers are, it is worth noting that both hospitalizations and deaths are down by more than 55 percent from the year prior.
by Craig Helmstetter

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‘Red flag’ gun removal orders become new option in Minnesota in 2024

‘Red flag’ gun removal orders become new option in Minnesota in 2024

Earlier this year, the DFL-led Legislature approved the policy that will let a person petition the court to remove a firearm from another individual if they pose an extreme risk. It starts Jan. 1.
by Dana Ferguson

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Health workers struggle to prevent an infectious disease 'disaster in waiting' in Gaza

Health workers struggle to prevent an infectious disease 'disaster in waiting' in Gaza

Public health experts say conditions in war-torn Gaza are ripe for the spread of infectious disease. Health workers are struggling to spot and contain outbreaks, even as the health system teeters.
by Ari Daniel and Anas Baba

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Virtual reality gives a boost to the 'lazy eye'

Virtual reality gives a boost to the 'lazy eye'

To treat amblyopia, or lazy eye, doctors typically prescribe a patch to cover the stronger eye and make the brain learn to work with the weaker one. Virtual reality offers a new approach.
by Anna Marie Yanny

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Prominent addiction counselor and pioneer Peter Hayden retires

Prominent addiction counselor and pioneer Peter Hayden retires

Peter Hayden, a prominent addiction counselor and the founder of Turning Point in Minneapolis, is retiring. He reflected on his career and shared what’s next ahead of his transition at the end of this year.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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