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Omicron amps up concerns about long-COVID and its causes

Omicron amps up concerns about long-COVID and its causes

As coronavirus infections soar worldwide, scientists are racing to pinpoint the cause of the baffling condition and find new treatments before a potential explosion of cases.
by The Associated Press

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Free training attracts more nursing students

Free training attracts more nursing students

An effort to increase the number of certified nursing assistants in Minnesota by providing free training has filled classes across the state. But a state official says the momentum must be maintained if the state wants to address the demand for thousands of workers in Minnesota nursing homes.
by Dan Gunderson

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Celebrations for Year of the Tiger are muted, but bring hope

Celebrations for Year of the Tiger are muted, but bring hope

People across Asia prepared Monday for muted Lunar New Year celebrations amid concerns over the coronavirus and virulent omicron variant, but were looking ahead with hope that the region's high vaccination rates might bring life closer to normal in the coming year.
by The Associated Press

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How a hyperactive cell in the brain might trigger Alzheimer's disease

How a hyperactive cell in the brain might trigger Alzheimer's disease

Microglia are amoeba-like cells that scour the brain for injuries and invaders. But sometimes the usually helpful cells go into overdrive and damage the brain, researchers say.
by Bret Stetka

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Judge upholds Minneapolis mayor's COVID vaccine mandate for bar, restaurant patrons

Judge upholds Minneapolis mayor's COVID vaccine mandate for bar, restaurant patrons

A Hennepin County judge has upheld Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's vaccine mandate for bar and restaurant patrons, denying several business owners' request for a temporary restraining order against the measure.
by MPR News Staff

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Joni Mitchell joining Neil Young in protest over Spotify

Joni Mitchell joining Neil Young in protest over Spotify

Joni Mitchell is joining Neil Young in his protest against Spotify, seeking to have her music removed from the streaming service over its airing of a podcast whose host has been widely criticized for spreading coronavirus misinformation.
by The Associated Press

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Tangled trends keep surge path clouded

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Tangled trends keep surge path clouded

Minnesota’s latest COVID-19 data remains an enigmatic jumble, making it hard to know whether to cheer or curse as the pandemic stumbles toward February.
by MPR News Staff

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