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Why lung cancer is a 'hidden epidemic' in this part of the world

Why lung cancer is a 'hidden epidemic' in this part of the world

Rates of the world's deadliest cancer appear to be low in sub-Saharan Africa. But that statistic is masking the scope of the disease, doctors say.
by Simar Bajaj

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What’s the deal with claims that birth control is dangerous?

What’s the deal with claims that birth control is dangerous?

Social media is full of videos saying hormonal contraception can hurt you and promoting natural alternatives. How did the treatments get such a bad reputation and do alternatives work?
by Katia Riddle

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Back-to-school shots: Pediatrician answers health care questions as federal guidance shifts

Back-to-school shots: Pediatrician answers health care questions as federal guidance shifts

What should kids and families do to start the school year off healthy? M Health Fairview Pediatrician Dr. Lara Al-Ejeilat joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Friday with answers.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Congress looks to ease veterans' use of health care outside the VA

Congress looks to ease veterans' use of health care outside the VA

It can be difficult for veterans to use their health benefits for care outside the federal system. A bill in Congress could ease that. Opponents are wary funds being "siphoned" away from the VA.
by Tony Leys

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Trump cuts threaten access to birth control for millions of women

Trump cuts threaten access to birth control for millions of women

Birth control is routine for many Americans and polls show it's popular across party lines. Now, the Trump administration is withholding funds that provide contraception for low income people.
by Katia Riddle

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'We did not want to take this guy’: Abuse rates higher at nursing homes with more mental illness

'We did not want to take this guy’: Abuse rates higher at nursing homes with more mental illness

Nursing homes are designed to care for patients with physical infirmities. But nationwide, 1 in 5 residents has been diagnosed with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia or psychosis — conditions few of the facilities are equipped to handle. A new data analysis from APM Research Lab shows that can lead to higher levels of abuse, putting both residents and staff at risk.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop

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Public health experts dismayed by RFK Jr.'s defunding of mRNA vaccine research

Public health experts dismayed by RFK Jr.'s defunding of mRNA vaccine research

The Trump administration cancelled about $500 million for research into mRNA vaccines. The move slows progress in using the technology to prevent a future pandemic or treat disease, experts say.
by Rob Stein

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