Health

Health
First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, again
The White House says President Joe Biden tested negative, and will continue to be tested ahead of a planned trip to India this week. The first lady will remain in Delaware.
St. Paul weighs ban on marijuana smoking in city-controlled spaces
The proposal in the St. Paul City Council would make it a petty misdemeanor to smoke cannabis flower, cannabis products and hemp-derived products on city-controlled property.
Prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables help boost heart health
People with diet-related diseases show health improvements when they're given "prescription" produce. A new study shows reductions in blood sugar and blood pressure, key measures of heart health.
Health data roundup: COVID's creep continues; a deep dive into diabetes rates
Recent COVID-19 increases have, in part, been detected through wastewater monitoring. Friday the state announced that the Metropolitan Council is stepping back from reporting on reporting pathogens detected in wastewater at the Metro wastewater treatment facility.
How to protect your ears and avoid hearing loss: An illustrated guide
Go easy on the Q-tips. Watch your phone volume. And if you’re experiencing hearing issues like muffled sounds or tinnitus, see a professional. This comic offers advice on how to care for your ears.
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe formalizes adult-use recreational cannabis on its tribal lands
The ordinance creates a regulatory framework for the sale and consumption of cannabis and cannabis products on the reservation. State law, enforced by Leech Lake and county law enforcement across the reservation, legalized adult use of cannabis on Aug 1.