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Water safety for the kids who need it most

Water safety for the kids who need it most

Children of color and children on the autism spectrum are less likely to know how to swim than their peers. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about efforts to bring water safety and swim lessons to communities most at risk.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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A transplanted pig kidney offers a grandmother hope for life without dialysis

A transplanted pig kidney offers a grandmother hope for life without dialysis

The patient was in kidney failure and her immune system would reject a human organ. Scientists hope genetically modified pig organs prove safe and will alleviate the organ shortage and save lives.
by Rob Stein

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Preventing the perils of road rage

Preventing the perils of road rage

Have you noticed how badly some people are driving and the angry responses of other drivers? MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how to prevent aggressive driving — one of the leading causes of traffic deaths in Minnesota.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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UnitedHealth is strategically limiting access to critical treatment for kids with autism

UnitedHealth is strategically limiting access to critical treatment for kids with autism

Leaked internal documents show that the insurance giant is culling providers of applied behavior analysis from its network and scrutinizing the medical necessity of therapy. Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal.

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For kids with rare genetic disorders, customized CRISPR treatments offer hope

For kids with rare genetic disorders, customized CRISPR treatments offer hope

The gene-editing technique is effective for treating some illnesses but it’s been too expensive to consider it for rare conditions. A new approach in the works could make it more widely available.
by Rob Stein

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Minnesota cities take different approaches to recreational cannabis market

Minnesota cities take different approaches to recreational cannabis market

The Minnesota Legislature set most of the rules about cultivation and sale of recreational marijuana in spring 2023. However, the state left several key decisions within local control, including whether cities can allow more than a set minimum of shops.
by Hannah Yang

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Denials and prior authorizations: What it means and what needs to change with health insurance

Denials and prior authorizations: What it means and what needs to change with health insurance

The former chief medical officer for UnitedHealth Group says the harsh reaction to Brian Thompson’s killing shows the importance of addressing the health insurance system.
by Cathy Wurzer and Anika Besst

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UHC murder suspect railed about U.S. health care. Here's what he missed

UHC murder suspect railed about U.S. health care. Here's what he missed

The man charged in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was critical of U.S. health care. Experts say the system's problems are complex and can't be pinned on one player or industry.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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