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RFK Jr. says he personally directed CDC's new guidance on vaccines and autism

RFK Jr. says he personally directed CDC's new guidance on vaccines and autism

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told The New York Times in an interview that he personally directed the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to update its website to contradict its longtime guidance that vaccines don’t cause autism.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota baby in hospital due to nationwide baby formula botulism outbreak

Minnesota baby in hospital due to nationwide baby formula botulism outbreak

According to the lawsuit filing, the baby girl required a feeding tube in the pediatric intensive care unit and suffered from muscle weakness and paralysis. She’ll require therapy to help her regain the ability to feed, swallow and regain muscle strength.
by Kyra Miles

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Tribal nations and state to hash out cannabis tax agreements in coming years

Tribal nations and state to hash out cannabis tax agreements in coming years

Tribal-state cannabis compacts provide that the state may enter into tax agreements with tribes operating cannabis businesses outside reservations. It might be years before the agreements are negotiated.
by Melissa Olson

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The CDC revives debunked 'link' between childhood vaccines and autism

The CDC revives debunked 'link' between childhood vaccines and autism

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage that previously stated "Vaccines do not cause autism" has been changed to cast doubt on the scientific research that supports the finding.
by Rob Stein and Pien Huang

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Cases jump to 31 in the botulism outbreak tied to baby formula. Here's what to know

Cases jump to 31 in the botulism outbreak tied to baby formula. Here's what to know

More than 30 babies in 15 states have been sickened in a growing outbreak of infant botulism linked to recalled ByHeart infant formula, federal health officials said Wednesday.
by The Associated Press

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Health insurance confusion, questions abound amid UCare failure and rising costs

Health insurance confusion, questions abound amid UCare failure and rising costs

Coverage questions and concerns remain as UCare's failure points to bigger problems for insurers covering low-income individuals and families amid rising costs and low government reimbursement rates.
by Molly Castle Work

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Medica CEO explains absorbing UCare clients after company folds, answers Medicare questions

Medica CEO explains absorbing UCare clients after company folds, answers Medicare questions

Minnetonka-based Medica is taking on former UCare clients. To talk about that transition, Medica CEO Lisa Erickson joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition on Wednesday.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Expert advice to navigate UCare and Medicare changes while buying health insurance

Expert advice to navigate UCare and Medicare changes while buying health insurance

“The perfect storm has really hit us this year when it comes to Medicare and all the changes that are happening,” said Kelli Jo Greiner of the Minnesota Board on Aging.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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