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What to know about the monkeypox outbreak in Minnesota

What to know about the monkeypox outbreak in Minnesota

Monkeypox is affecting more Minnesotans. Here’s what you need to know about symptoms and how people seem to be getting infected.
by Michelle Wiley

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Health officials: 87 monkeypox cases so far in Minnesota

Health officials: 87 monkeypox cases so far in Minnesota

Minnesota health officials on Thursday reported 87 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the state, as they offered an update on a viral infection that has aroused concern around the globe.
by The Associated Press

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The new U.S. monkeypox vaccine strategy offers more doses — and uncertainty

The new U.S. monkeypox vaccine strategy offers more doses — and uncertainty

Missteps and delays have hampered the U.S. effort to vaccinate people against monkeypox. Now state health officials and community members are trying to adapt to a controversial "dose sparing" plan.
by Will Stone and Pien Huang

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Could psychedelics be the future of mental health?

Could psychedelics be the future of mental health?

A resurgence in clinical trials and a new Netflix series are stoking interest in using psychedelics to treat mental health disorders. All Things Considered host Tom Crann talked to a researcher at the U of M about her work.
by Tom Crann, Ngoc Bui and Sam Stroozas

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Despite what it seems, the COVID pandemic isn't over yet

Despite what it seems, the COVID pandemic isn't over yet

The COVID-19 pandemic is still here. Mayo Clinic's Greg Poland talked with Cathy Wurzer about the different subvariants, masking and how to best avoid COVID. Check out our website for the latest COVID coverage in the state.
by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn, Melissa Townsend and Sam Stroozas

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Many were denied Minnesota 'hero pay,' advocate says there were barriers

Many were denied Minnesota 'hero pay,' advocate says there were barriers

More than 214,000 applications Minnesota’s “hero pay” were denied. That’s 18 percent of all who applied. While some were issues of duplicates, identity verification or income limits, Matt Riley says the process still had barriers for some communities.
by Tom Crann, Ngoc Bui and Sam Stroozas

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What our teeth say about class, beauty standards and health care in the U.S.

What our teeth say about class, beauty standards and health care in the U.S.

Who can and cannot access oral health care in our country and why are Americans so obsessed with perfect pearly whites? MPR News host Angela Davis talks to a journalist and two dentists who focus on oral public health and access to dental care.
by Angela Davis, Matthew Alvarez and Samantha Matsumoto

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