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August 6, 2025 9:49 AM

Nihilistic online networks groom minors to commit harm. Her son was one of them

When Dana’s son was hospitalized last year, it led her to a path of discovery about predatory online networks that groom children into harming themselves and others. Their reach is global and growing.

by Odette Yousef

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August 6, 2025 9:00 AM

Rethinking ADHD and how to treat it

About 10 percent of U.S. children have an ADHD diagnosis. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with a journalist and a pediatrician about how research is changing our understanding of the disorder — and how to treat it.

by Catharine Richert and Maja Beckstrom

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August 6, 2025 8:43 AM

Study says ChatGPT giving teens dangerous advice on drugs, alcohol and suicide

New research from a watchdog group reveals ChatGPT can provide harmful advice to teens. The Associated Press reviewed interactions where the chatbot gave detailed plans for drug use, eating disorders, and even suicide notes.

by The Associated Press

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August 6, 2025 4:00 AM

Mosquito- and tick-borne illnesses are on the rise. Climate change is to blame

Human impacts on climate and the environment affect the number of cases of mosquito- and tick-borne illnesses like West Nile virus, dengue fever and Lyme disease, experts say.

by Payton Whaley

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August 5, 2025 6:23 PM

RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development

The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.

by The Associated Press

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August 5, 2025 6:04 PM

CDC to disburse delayed funds for fighting fentanyl and more, staffers say

Much of the public health agency's $9 billion budget had been in limbo but funds are finally flowing, according to CDC staffers, including for a key overdose prevention program.

by Selena Simmons-Duffin and Brian Mann

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August 5, 2025 9:12 AM

Hennepin County commissioners consider takeover of HCMC amid financial difficulties

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners is considering taking over some management of Hennepin Healthcare — which includes HCMC in downtown Minneapolis — as the health-care system faces financial troubles. The hospital’s current board of directors says that’s the wrong solution.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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August 5, 2025 7:50 AM

Wildfire smoke is like smoking ‘half a pack a day.’ Here’s how to protect yourself

As Canadian wildfires spread smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know.

by Alejandra Borunda and Julia Simon

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August 4, 2025 9:25 AM

What’s the deal with electrolyte drinks — do you need them to stay hydrated?

Seems like nobody’s drinking plain water these days. Electrolyte packets or colorful sports drinks are everywhere. But do you need them?

by Pien Huang

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August 4, 2025 4:00 AM

Xcel Energy switches from sirens to cell phone alerts to warn public of nuclear emergencies

The Minneapolis-based utility said it will use the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, a national system that delivers severe weather warnings and AMBER alerts through cell phones.

by Kirsti Marohn

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Health

Nihilistic online networks groom minors to commit harm. Her son was one of them

Rethinking ADHD and how to treat it

Study says ChatGPT giving teens dangerous advice on drugs, alcohol and suicide

Mosquito- and tick-borne illnesses are on the rise. Climate change is to blame

RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development

CDC to disburse delayed funds for fighting fentanyl and more, staffers say

Hennepin County commissioners consider takeover of HCMC amid financial difficulties

Wildfire smoke is like smoking ‘half a pack a day.’ Here’s how to protect yourself

What’s the deal with electrolyte drinks — do you need them to stay hydrated?

Xcel Energy switches from sirens to cell phone alerts to warn public of nuclear emergencies

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