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November 21, 2023 2:33 PM

Ahead of World Cup ski season, Jessie Diggins talks about prioritizing her mental health

Earlier this year the Minnesota native spoke publicly about recent struggles with her eating disorder, after 12 years of recovery. This week she told reporters why she feels it’s important to share her story — and she said her priority is a “happy and healthy season.”

by MPR News Staff

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November 21, 2023 6:26 AM

Results of lead testing prompt letters to St. Paul Regional Water Services customers

Letters are going out to St. Paul Regional Water Services customers about recent testing that found higher-than-acceptable levels of lead in the water.

by Peter Cox

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November 21, 2023 5:51 AM

A novel prison program for pregnant women and their babies

Minnesota is believed to be the first state that allows some mothers live outside of prison with their new babies.

by Alisa Roth

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November 21, 2023 4:00 AM

She was elated about her pregnancy. Then came a $2,400 bill for blood tests

Convenient as it may be, beware of getting your blood drawn at a hospital. The cost could be much higher than at an independent lab, and your insurance might not cover it all.

by Rachana Pradhan and Emily Siner

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November 20, 2023 5:51 PM

Fairview plans end to current partnership with University of Minnesota

Fairview Health Services notified the University of Minnesota on Monday that it does not plan to extend its current partnership.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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November 20, 2023 11:33 AM

Close friends can help you live longer but they can spread some bad habits too

Don't skip Friendsgiving. A large new study confirms that close friendships are vital to our health. But BFFs tend to share certain vices, too.

by Maggie Mertens

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November 20, 2023 11:00 AM

Power Pairs: Former Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm and polar explorer Ann Bancroft

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her next Power Pair about how their long friendship supported them through expeditions, personal loss, COVID-19 and following their dreams.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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November 20, 2023 10:45 AM

Not just kid play: Toy companies aim more products at older adults

Toymakers are tweaking original classic games or coming out with new ones that embrace an audience that’s been around for a while: people over 65 years old. The products are being marketed as a way for older folks to sharpen their brain skills as well as allay loneliness.

by The Associated Press

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November 20, 2023 10:35 AM

A new study says the global toll of lead exposure is even worse than we thought

A new study finds that 5.5 million adults worldwide died in 2019 from cardiovascular disease attributable to lead exposure, more than six times higher than a previous estimate.

by Nicole Estvanik Taylor

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November 20, 2023 6:39 AM

When landlords won't fix asthma triggers like mold, doctors call in the lawyers

Mold, pests and rodents in the home can lead to life-threatening asthma attacks in kids. Increasingly, doctors see this as a medical issue that requires legal intervention.

by Maria Godoy

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Health

Ahead of World Cup ski season, Jessie Diggins talks about prioritizing her mental health

Results of lead testing prompt letters to St. Paul Regional Water Services customers

A novel prison program for pregnant women and their babies

She was elated about her pregnancy. Then came a $2,400 bill for blood tests

Fairview plans end to current partnership with University of Minnesota

Close friends can help you live longer but they can spread some bad habits too

Power Pairs: Former Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm and polar explorer Ann Bancroft

Not just kid play: Toy companies aim more products at older adults

A new study says the global toll of lead exposure is even worse than we thought

When landlords won't fix asthma triggers like mold, doctors call in the lawyers

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