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Unwelcome holiday guests: RSV, flu and COVID-19 on the rise

Unwelcome holiday guests: RSV, flu and COVID-19 on the rise

According to data released Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Health, 47 people were hospitalized due to influenza, 34 were admitted with RSV, and 191 were hospitalized with COVID-19 during the first week in December — all up notably from the previous week. Additionally, COVID-19 levels measured in the state’s wastewater continue to rise.
by Craig Helmstetter

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Saturday is the winter solstice. Make the most of the shortest day of the year

Saturday is the winter solstice. Make the most of the shortest day of the year

Saturday marks the shortest day of the year and the official start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. NPR has compiled plenty of expert tips for celebrating the solstice and weathering winter.
by Rachel Treisman

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Who can say it’s healthy? The FDA has a new definition for food labels

Who can say it’s healthy? The FDA has a new definition for food labels

At a time when more than half the American diet comes from processed, packaged foods, the FDA has new rules aimed at helping people make healthier choices in the grocery store.
by Allison Aubrey

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Three indicted for alleged Medicaid fraud linked to Twin Cities substance abuse treatment center

Three indicted for alleged Medicaid fraud linked to Twin Cities substance abuse treatment center

The indictment says the women spent taxpayer funds on chartered jets, country club memberships, vehicles and luxury goods after billing Medicaid about $30 million over six years.
by Matt Sepic

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Home monitoring helps moms track blood pressure after birth, reducing risks 

Home monitoring helps moms track blood pressure after birth, reducing risks 

High blood pressure disorders affect one in seven patients during pregnancy or after delivery, leading to an increased risk of dangerous complications that can include stroke, heart failure and seizures.
by Erica Zurek

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How much power would RFK Jr. have at HHS? A former health secretary weighs in

How much power would RFK Jr. have at HHS? A former health secretary weighs in

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is making the case with senators that he should lead Health and Human Services. Kathleen Sebelius, who had the job under Obama, explains the power and limits of the role.
by Dan Gorenstein

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'Cancer ghosting' can be more painful than treatment, survivors say

'Cancer ghosting' can be more painful than treatment, survivors say

Loss of social support after a cancer diagnosis is a surprisingly common experience, social workers and cancer patients say. For young cancer survivors, it is a particularly difficult part of the disease.
by Yuki Noguchi

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