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The most popular J&J vaccine story on Facebook? A conspiracy theorist posted it

The most popular J&J vaccine story on Facebook? A conspiracy theorist posted it

A vast network of professional vaccine skeptics on social media have been waiting for a development like the Johnson & Johnson pause. Now experts say they will milk it for all its worth and more.
by Miles Parks

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April 15 update on COVID-19 in MN: New cases, vaccinations continue steady climb

April 15 update on COVID-19 in MN: New cases, vaccinations continue steady climb

Minnesota’s COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to grow. But growth is slower than than last week, blunted by state’s steady pace of vaccinations. State health officials are briefing reporters now.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota's DNR commissioner answers your questions on how to get outdoors

Minnesota's DNR commissioner answers your questions on how to get outdoors

Minnesota DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen joins host Angela Davis to talk about the benefits of getting outside and what the state is doing to improve access to outdoor spaces and experiences.
by Angela Davis

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U.S. health officials continue pause of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

U.S. health officials continue pause of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

An expert advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention decided it needed more time to consider whether to recommend the restart administration of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Ex-FDA chief sees 'struggle' to vaccinate more than half U.S. population

Ex-FDA chief sees 'struggle' to vaccinate more than half U.S. population

Dr. Scott Gottlieb doesn't expect enough demand for the vaccine much beyond 160 million Americans. But he says there may eventually be enough immunity to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
by Steve Inskeep

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Journalist investigates 'crime story' of the Sackler family and the opioid crisis

Journalist investigates 'crime story' of the Sackler family and the opioid crisis

“Empire of Pain” author Patrick Radden Keefe says the Sackler family has "thrown a lot of energy" into trying to thwart his reporting about the family's involvement in the opioid crisis.
by Terry Gross

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It’s back to school – in person – for thousands more Minn. students

As of Wednesday, thousands of middle and high schoolers in St. Paul are back in classrooms. Many districts around the state have already brought older students back, but St. Paul and Minneapolis — two of the largest districts — are just now navigating the transition.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Understanding the temporary pause on J&J vaccines as the variants spread

Understanding the temporary pause on J&J vaccines as the variants spread

If it’s a race between the vaccines and the variants, the variants got a boost on Tuesday, when the U.S. announced a temporary pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccines. What does that mean for the sprint to vaccinate adults?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Loneliness is rampant. A simple call, or hug, may be a cure

Loneliness is rampant. A simple call, or hug, may be a cure

The pandemic has made loneliness inescapable around the globe and the health care community says it's time to seek solutions. Evidence suggests loneliness can damage health as much as obesity and smoking. 
by The Associated Press

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Once on the brink of eradication, syphilis is raging again

Once on the brink of eradication, syphilis is raging again

Syphilis cases in California have contributed to soaring national caseloads of sexually transmitted diseases. Experts point to the advent of dating apps, decreased condom use and an increase in meth.
by April Dembosky

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