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Artificial intelligence could soon diagnose illness based on the sound of your voice

Artificial intelligence could soon diagnose illness based on the sound of your voice

Everything from your vocal cord vibrations to breathing patterns when you speak offers potential information about your health. Researchers are collecting voice data to one day use in an app.
by Carmen Molina Acosta and Lisa Weiner

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The NFL and players union agreed to an updated concussion protocol

The NFL and players union agreed to an updated concussion protocol

The announcement from the NFL and NFL Players Association follows a joint investigation into the league's procedures after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an injury last month.
by The Associated Press

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Early signs a new U.S. COVID surge could be on its way

Early signs a new U.S. COVID surge could be on its way

Here we go again. The virus is starting to surge in many European countries and there are early signs a wave may be starting in the U.S. too.
by Rob Stein

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Why childbirth is so dangerous for many young teens

Why childbirth is so dangerous for many young teens

Laws banning abortion in many conservative U.S. states are expected to boost birth rates among adolescents, whose bodies often aren't built for safe childbirth, or for carrying a pregnancy to term.
by Sarah Varney

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Overcoming barriers to improving the mental health of Minnesota farmers

Overcoming barriers to improving the mental health of Minnesota farmers

Monica Kramer McConkey grew up on a farm and is one of two mental health professionals hired through the state to provide free mental health support for farmers. Monica owns Eyes on the Horizon, an agriculture mental health consulting business and she talks with host Cathy Wurzer about the work.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Medical debt ruined her credit. 'It's like you're being punished for being sick'

Medical debt ruined her credit. 'It's like you're being punished for being sick'

New policies to keep medical bills from sinking credit ratings sound good but will likely fall short for many hit hardest by debt — especially Black Americans in the South, such as Penelope Wingard.
by Aneri Pattani

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Pandemic bonus notices include personal note from Walz

Pandemic bonus notices include personal note from Walz

Gov. Tim Walz’s name and a personal message from him appear on notices sent to more than one million people in line for front-line pandemic worker bonuses, which will arrive just ahead of the election.
by Brian Bakst

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Are you worried about excessive drinking? Here's what to do

Are you worried about excessive drinking? Here's what to do

Last year, a record number of Minnesotans died from alcohol-related causes. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two longtime alcohol and addiction treatment specialists about addressing excessive alcohol use and how to reduce drinking. 
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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