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Scientists look for cause of spike in swimmer’s itch plaguing Minnesota lakes
The itchy red rash is caused by tiny parasites in the water that can burrow into human skin. Researchers are looking at whether certain waterfowl, invasive species or warming lakes could be factors.
Mayo Clinic hosts global ‘hackathon’ to solve medical mysteries
Mayo Clinic is hosting its first U.S. “Undiagnosed Hackathon,” where global experts team up to help patients with mysterious conditions. They’ll reanalyze tests and run new diagnostics to give participants a chance at answers.
CDC advisers vote to change guidance on MMRV vaccines
The group was chosen by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. amid controversy over their credentials. It's changing guidance for vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.
CDC's vaccine advisers meet this week. Here's how they could affect policy
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. chose everyone in the group. Their votes could affect vaccine access for certain childhood vaccines and and the COVID-19 shots. Here's what's at stake.
Bird flu sickens 20,000-turkey flock in Redwood County
It’s the first new confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Minnesota poultry since April. Animal health officials say the new detection is not entirely surprising as wild waterfowl begin their fall migration.
RFK Jr. wants to end mental health screenings in schools. Experts say it's a bad idea
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and Education Secretary Linda McMahon are against schools giving kids standardized questionnaires about their mental well-being. But experts say they are wrong.