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November 19, 2021 4:45 PM

Research sheds light on what's killing young people, especially boys and young men

Globally, boys and young men made up two-thirds of all deaths among young people in 2019. A recent report finds that many such deaths in this "neglected" age group are preventable.

by Joanne Silberner

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November 19, 2021 12:29 PM

A Minnesotan with Alzheimer's plans for death on her own terms

When Cheryl Hauser of Hopkins, Minn., was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, she made plans to eventually end her life on her own terms through a process called VSED, or voluntarily stopping eating and drinking, before the worst of the disease takes hold. Hauser and her daughter spoke with host Cathy Wurzer about the decision.

by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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November 19, 2021 12:03 PM

Doctor speaks up about the plight of health care workers as COVID cases surge

Minnesota has one of the highest rates of COVID-19 infections in the country, and hospitals are overwhelmed. Last Friday, a Minnesota pulmonologist, Dr. Brian Hartz, took to Facebook to make an impassioned plea on behalf of struggling health care workers.

by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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November 19, 2021 12:00 PM

Latest on COVID in MN: As Thanksgiving nears, pandemic digs in

Key COVID-19 numbers are hitting new highs for the year just days before a Thanksgiving holiday that will bring many together indoors for celebrations, the kind of conditions that lead to more viral spread. On Friday, state officials greenlighted COVID-19 booster shots for all fully vaccinated Minnesotans.

by MPR News Staff

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November 19, 2021 10:41 AM

Opportunities to give and get help around Minnesota this holiday season

The pandemic is still affecting people across the state. If you are looking for places to donate to, or are looking for help, here is a list of nonprofits and organizations working in Minnesota.

by Carly Quast and Darian Leddy

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November 19, 2021 8:48 AM

The House passes a $2 trillion spending bill, but braces for changes in the Senate

The measure was delayed by an all-night speech from GOP leader Kevin McCarthy. Centrist Democrats in the Senate have raised objections to some provisions that will likely alter the House-passed bill.

by Kelsey Snell

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November 19, 2021 7:37 AM

U.S. opens COVID boosters to all adults, urges them for 50+

The decision Friday seeks to simplify what has been a confusing list of who's eligible. Now for anyone 18 or older, the only requirement is to be at least six months past their last dose of a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two months past the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

by The Associated Press

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November 19, 2021 5:06 AM

Should schools require the COVID vaccine? Many experts say it's too soon

School vaccine mandates have been around for two centuries, but they've always brought pushback.

by Anya Kamenetz

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November 19, 2021 4:00 AM

The ER charged him $6,589.77 for 6 stitches, a cost that led his wife to avoid the ER

With few options for health care in their rural community, a Tennessee couple's experience with one outrageous bill could have led to a deadly delay when they needed help the most.

by Blake Farmer

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November 19, 2021 4:00 AM

Minnesota COVID surge creates dangerous ER bottlenecks

Hospital beds around Minnesota are at capacity due to an onslaught of COVID-19 patients, and the trend is creating an unprecedented crunch in emergency rooms. Doctors say patients are waiting dangerously long times for beds and higher levels of care.

by Catharine Richert

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Health

Research sheds light on what's killing young people, especially boys and young men

A Minnesotan with Alzheimer's plans for death on her own terms

Doctor speaks up about the plight of health care workers as COVID cases surge

Latest on COVID in MN: As Thanksgiving nears, pandemic digs in

Opportunities to give and get help around Minnesota this holiday season

The House passes a $2 trillion spending bill, but braces for changes in the Senate

U.S. opens COVID boosters to all adults, urges them for 50+

Should schools require the COVID vaccine? Many experts say it's too soon

The ER charged him $6,589.77 for 6 stitches, a cost that led his wife to avoid the ER

Minnesota COVID surge creates dangerous ER bottlenecks

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