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Can you catch a hidden virus from a dog kiss or a cat cuddle?

Can you catch a hidden virus from a dog kiss or a cat cuddle?

What's the risk of contracting a virus from your Fido or Kitty? It's not a frivolous question, as one cat-owning virologist explains. And there's another question: Can you give a virus to your pet?
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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Red Lake leader sets opioid crisis and land return as priorities for 2023

Red Lake leader sets opioid crisis and land return as priorities for 2023

Red Lake Nation Chairman Darrell Seki Sr., said during his State of the Band address that one of the band's goals is to reestablish the original boundary of the reservation. He delivered the message as he laid out the tribal agenda for 2023. 
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Metrics show encouraging declines, while older adults continue to be at risk

Metrics show encouraging declines, while older adults continue to be at risk

While most COVID metrics this week show encouraging declines, wastewater data remains elevated and suggests COVID is still circulating. Health department data shows that older adults continue to be the most at risk.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Alyson Clary

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Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program

Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program

If you get health care coverage through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year. As states begin checking everyone’s eligibility for Medicaid for the first time in three years, as many as 14 million people could lose access to that coverage. 
by The Associated Press

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A bill to declassify COVID-19's origins clears the House and heads to Biden

A bill to declassify COVID-19's origins clears the House and heads to Biden

The House has unanimously voted to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information on the origins of COVID-19. It's not clear whether or not President Biden will sign the bill.
by Washington Desk

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Poor sleep hurts Black health, Minnesota researchers say

Poor sleep hurts Black health, Minnesota researchers say

Research connects poor sleep to obesity, hypertension and even death. Scientists at the University of Minnesota are exploring how sleeping problems perpetuate health disparities.

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Boil water order lifted in Minnesota city after water main breaks repaired

Boil water order lifted in Minnesota city after water main breaks repaired

The days-long saga included workers battling subzero temperatures to repair the breaks, distribution of drinking water from city offices, and Stephen-Argyle Central High School students helping out by placing straw bales to insulate temporary water lines.
by Tim Nelson

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