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Minnesota could soon join these other states in protecting transgender care this year

Minnesota could soon join these other states in protecting transgender care this year

In 2023, a record number of states have passed rules or legislation to eliminate youth gender-affirming care, but a record number of states have also moved to protect care for trans youth and adults.
by Dana Ferguson (NPR), Scott Maucione, Bente Birkeland, Rick Pluta, Colin Jackson and Acacia Squires

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This family moved to Minnesota to access gender-affirming care. More might soon

This family moved to Minnesota to access gender-affirming care. More might soon

Wes Samuelson and his 11-year-old child Liz moved to Duluth from Wyoming in 2020 after they could not get access to gender-affirming care. “The reality is trans health care saves lives,” Samuelson said.
by Nina Moini

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One reason the push for diversity in medicine is lagging

One reason the push for diversity in medicine is lagging

The U.S. desperately needs more Black and Hispanic doctors, research shows. But financial pressures and discrimination can keep young people from even applying to med school.
by Maria Godoy

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Americans die younger than others in wealthy nations. What can we do about it?

Americans die younger than others in wealthy nations. What can we do about it?

A recent report by the CDC found that American life expectancy is the lowest it’s been in two decades. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three experts about the decline in life expectancy and what solutions we have to help us live longer, healthier lives.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Medtronic announces plans to reduce global workforce

Medtronic announces plans to reduce global workforce

Medtronic says it’s reducing its global workforce, with layoffs starting Tuesday, amid economic and supply chain headwinds. The company has more than 11,000 employees in Minnesota, and nearly 100,000 worldwide.
by MPR News Staff

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COVID during pregnancy may alter brain development in boys

COVID during pregnancy may alter brain development in boys

Boys born to mothers who got COVID-19 while pregnant seem to have a higher risk of subtle developmental delays, including those associated with autism spectrum disorder.
by Jon Hamilton

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What are Stellate Ganglion Blocks? A look inside the treatment that has helped long COVID-19 patients

What are Stellate Ganglion Blocks? A look inside the treatment that has helped long COVID-19 patients

A growing number of providers around the country are using injections from the world of pain treatment to help long COVID patients regain taste and smell.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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