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February 8, 2023 11:17 AM

Lawsuit over Walz pandemic powers will continue

Restrictions imposed by Gov. Tim Walz around COVID-19 have ended, but the Supreme Court has reinstated a case over his use of emergency authority.

by Brian Bakst

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February 8, 2023 10:51 AM

Talks over new bill could allow anyone to sign up for MinnesotaCare

Minnesota lawmakers in the House Commerce Committee held a first hearing on a bill that would allow more people to access MinnesotaCare, the state’s insurance program for lower-income residents.

by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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February 8, 2023 4:00 AM

COVID test kits, treatments and vaccines won't be free to many consumers much longer

Insurers, employers, taxpayers and other consumers will all be affected as drugmakers move these products to the commercial market in May. How much you'll pay depends on your health insurance.

by Julie Appleby

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February 7, 2023 1:11 PM

She was declared dead, but the funeral home found her breathing

"This is an awful situation that has caused unnecessary trauma for the impacted resident and her loved ones," the New York attorney general's office told NPR.

by Bill Chappell

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February 7, 2023 11:43 AM

Hispanic dialysis patients are more at risk for staph infections, the CDC says

Hispanic patients had a 40 percent higher risk of staph than white patients, a study found, and black patients are more at risk as well. The report outlines steps doctors can take to keep patients safer.

by Rachel Treisman

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February 7, 2023 9:54 AM

Hendra virus rarely spills from animals to us. Climate change makes it a bigger threat

It's not often that this pathogen jumps from bats to horses, then humans. When it does, the result is brutal. New research points to a surprising way to stop spillovers.

by Ari Daniel

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February 6, 2023 8:01 PM

Hundreds of ready-to-eat foods are recalled over possible listeria contamination

The foods are sold under dozens of different brand names, but all recalled products say Fresh Creative Cuisine on the bottom of the label. The recall affects items sold in nine East Coast states.

by Kaitlyn Radde

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February 6, 2023 4:00 AM

Family caregivers of people with long COVID bear an extra burden

When a case of COVID-19 morphs into the mysterious, chronic condition known as long COVID, the specialists, appointments, medications and daily need for family care can overwhelm everyone involved.

by Kat McGowan

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February 4, 2023 9:46 AM

Here's why you should make a habit of having more fun

Happiness can sometimes feel just out of reach. But having more fun? You've got this — and those giggles and playful moments can make a big difference to your health and well-being.

by April Fulton

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February 3, 2023 6:35 PM

A look at excess deaths during COVID-19, including firearm assaults and malnutrition

In Minnesota, there was just one week last year — the week ending April 2 — when the actual number of deaths did not exceed the average number of expected deaths.

by Alyson Clary and Elisabeth Gawthrop

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Health

Lawsuit over Walz pandemic powers will continue

Talks over new bill could allow anyone to sign up for MinnesotaCare

COVID test kits, treatments and vaccines won't be free to many consumers much longer

She was declared dead, but the funeral home found her breathing

Hispanic dialysis patients are more at risk for staph infections, the CDC says

Hendra virus rarely spills from animals to us. Climate change makes it a bigger threat

Hundreds of ready-to-eat foods are recalled over possible listeria contamination

Family caregivers of people with long COVID bear an extra burden

Here's why you should make a habit of having more fun

A look at excess deaths during COVID-19, including firearm assaults and malnutrition

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