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June 23, 2022 10:02 AM

FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes tied to teen vaping surge

Health officials have ordered vaping company Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the U.S. market. It's the biggest blow yet to the embattled company that is widely blamed for sparking a surge in teen vaping.

by The Associated Press

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June 23, 2022 4:00 AM

COVID-19 shots begin going into arms (and legs) of the littlest Minnesotans

After a long wait through a school year and omicron’s latest wave, parents are now able to bring their youngest children to get COVID-19 vaccinations at the Mall of America.

by Michelle Wiley

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June 22, 2022 1:00 PM

Skin care and skin protection in summer

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two dermatologists about our skin — how it protects us and how to protect it from sun and other damage.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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June 22, 2022 6:22 AM

Nearly 100 years later, a family remembers an illegal abortion that ended in tragedy

With abortion access in jeopardy, advocates worry about a return to dangerous underground procedures. A family matriarch died in one such procedure generations ago. Her family is still grieving.

by Deena Prichep

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June 22, 2022 4:01 AM

COVID vaccines are finally here for young kids. But the logistics aren't easy

NPR talks to Claire Hannan, who has helped navigate vaccine rollouts in all 50 states, about some of the challenges involved in quickly getting shots out to millions of young kids.

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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June 22, 2022 4:00 AM

6 things we've learned about how the pandemic disrupted learning

As a third pandemic school year draws to a close, new research offers the clearest accounting yet of the pandemic's academic toll.

by Cory Turner

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June 22, 2022 4:00 AM

Minneapolis family responds to rare, life-threatening pregnancy complication

Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare, life-threatening medical condition that occurs in roughly three out of every 100,000 births. In Minneapolis, one mother who survived works to help others.

by Sarah Gelbard

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June 21, 2022 12:36 PM

Minneapolis woman, 30, shares struggle with long COVID

Savannah Brooks has been an athlete her whole life — but COVID has caused serious challenges.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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June 21, 2022 7:42 AM

Allyson Felix launches a child care initiative for athlete moms

Allyson Felix is the most decorated US track and field athlete in history. As she wraps up her last season, she focuses on supporting other athletes moms.

by Olivia Hampton

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June 21, 2022 4:14 AM

You've likely been affected by climate change. Your long-term finances might be, too

Most Americans have recently been affected by extreme weather and support efforts to protect against future disasters, a new survey finds. And many people suffer long-term financial problems.

by Rebecca Hersher

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Health

FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes tied to teen vaping surge

COVID-19 shots begin going into arms (and legs) of the littlest Minnesotans

Skin care and skin protection in summer

Nearly 100 years later, a family remembers an illegal abortion that ended in tragedy

COVID vaccines are finally here for young kids. But the logistics aren't easy

6 things we've learned about how the pandemic disrupted learning

Minneapolis family responds to rare, life-threatening pregnancy complication

Minneapolis woman, 30, shares struggle with long COVID

Allyson Felix launches a child care initiative for athlete moms

You've likely been affected by climate change. Your long-term finances might be, too

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