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Osterholm: Recommendations from federal vaccine advisory panel are untrustworthy

Osterholm: Recommendations from federal vaccine advisory panel are untrustworthy

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meets Wednesday and Thursday. It’s the first meeting since RFK Jr. fired all 17 of its members and named eight replacements, some who have previously spread vaccine misinformation.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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The health dangers of too much sugar

The health dangers of too much sugar

Many Americans consume far more sugar than we should, and it’s making us sick. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a doctor and a dietitian about how sugar sneaks into our diets, why too much of it causes harm and how to cut back.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care could strain resources in Minnesota

Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care could strain resources in Minnesota

The ruling could doom lawsuits brought by transgender rights groups in states that have restrictions on gender-affirming care. Minnesota clinics could see a surge of new patients coming from out-of-state.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz say health insurers will cut red tape on ‘prior authorizations’

RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz say health insurers will cut red tape on ‘prior authorizations’

In recent years, health insurers ramped up the practice of requiring doctors to get their approval before tests and procedures. On Monday, health leaders announced voluntary reforms from insurers.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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TikTok bans #SkinnyTok. But content promoting unhealthy eating persists

TikTok bans #SkinnyTok. But content promoting unhealthy eating persists

The social media platform TikTok recently banned a hashtag called #SkinnyTok after European regulators warned it was promoting extreme weight loss. But eliminating this kind of content is not easy.
by Katia Riddle

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