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White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency

White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency

Declaring a public health emergency can free up resources to help the administration respond to the monkeypox outbreak. So far more than 6,000 people in the U.S. have been infected.
by Will Stone and Jane Greenhalgh

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Emily Hall says a 10 minute meditation can lift your mood

Emily Hall says a 10 minute meditation can lift your mood

If you listen to what’s happening in your body, what can it tell you about your mental and spiritual wellbeing? That’s what Emily Hall tries to answer with her clients. She is a meditation leader based in Minneapolis. She talks with Cathy Wurzer about the gifts of meditation to manage stress.
by Ellen Finn and Cathy Wurzer

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First look at pregnancy-related deaths in Minnesota finds some disparities

First look at pregnancy-related deaths in Minnesota finds some disparities

A snapshot look at pregnancy-related deaths in Minnesota found all of the deaths could have been prevented and that pregnancy-associated deaths were disproportionately high among Black and Indigenous people.
by Michelle Wiley

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How to protect the people you care about from extreme heat

How to protect the people you care about from extreme heat

Heat waves can take a toll on our health, and some people are especially vulnerable. But you can do a lot to look out for those who are at higher risk of heat-related illness.
by Christine Ro

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Minnesota nurses vote 'no confidence' in health care execs

Minnesota nurses vote 'no confidence' in health care execs

Unionized nurses at seven Minnesota hospitals are issuing votes of no confidence in their hospital leadership. No confidence votes were taken at several heath care providers including Fairview Health Services, Children’s Minnesota, North Memorial Health and St. Luke’s Duluth.
by Cathy Wurzer, Simone Cazares and Sam Stroozas

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Monkeypox is here. What questions do you have?

Monkeypox is here. What questions do you have?

As of Tuesday, there are 38 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Minnesota. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two doctors about monkeypox, how it’s spread, who is most at risk and how to prevent it.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Life hacks from India on how to stay cool (without an air conditioner)

Life hacks from India on how to stay cool (without an air conditioner)

Heat wave researcher Gulrez Shah Azhar grew up in Uttar Pradesh, India, without an A/C unit. He shares tips on how to deal with the heat — including wearing a wet scarf around your neck.
by Gulrez Shah Azhar

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Monkeypox isn't going away any time soon. Here are signs to look for and how to avoid it

Monkeypox isn't going away any time soon. Here are signs to look for and how to avoid it

Monkeypox infections are continuing to climb in the United States. Illinois and California declared states of emergency Monday, and the World Health Organization says the outbreak is a global health emergency. But what does the disease look like in Minnesota, and who’s at risk?
by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown and Sam Stroozas

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