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Warning labels on menopause treatments 'scare women,' doctors tell the FDA

Warning labels on menopause treatments 'scare women,' doctors tell the FDA

The FDA may remove the warning labels on hormone replacement therapies used to treat the symptoms of menopause. Doctors say the warning is scaring people who could benefit from these treatments.
by Katia Riddle

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West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes across Twin Cities metro

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes across Twin Cities metro

The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District reported that Culex tarsalis mosquitoes, which are primarily responsible for the human transmission of West Nile virus, are present in some of the highest numbers ever recorded for July.  
by Erica Zurek

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Minneapolis volunteers show up ‘in droves’ at National Veterans Wheelchair Games

Minneapolis volunteers show up ‘in droves’ at National Veterans Wheelchair Games

Axes smacked against wooden targets, basketballs bounced around and wheelchairs swerved through an obstacle course at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The last competition on Tuesday, the slalom super G, was an energy-packed race that tested the participants’ endurance.
by Juan Del Valle

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How Medicaid changes will affect health care in Minnesota

How Medicaid changes will affect health care in Minnesota

Changes coming to Medicaid will make it harder for some Minnesotans to get covered by the public health insurance program. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with guests about how that will affect mental health services, rural hospitals and health care in Minnesota.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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How urban farms help tackle food insecurity in the Twin Cities

How urban farms help tackle food insecurity in the Twin Cities

One nonprofit, Urban Roots, is working to equip youth with the skills to grow, cook and share their own food. They hope to provide more nutritious food for people who struggle to access it.
by Jaylan Sims

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Essentia clinic and hospital workers to end two-week strike Wednesday

Hundreds of clinic workers at Essentia Health locations across northern and central Minnesota will return to work Wednesday, after two weeks on strike. Essentia and the striking workers added more bargaining dates to the calendar, but did not reach contracts for nurses.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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