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Mayo study: As our lifespans increase, our health isn’t keeping up

Mayo study: As our lifespans increase, our health isn’t keeping up

People around the world are living longer lives than ever before. But new research from the Mayo Clinic finds our health isn’t keeping up with our longer lifespans.
by Tom Crann and Gretchen Brown

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University of Minnesota announces plans to restructure M Health system under new leadership 

University of Minnesota announces plans to restructure M Health system under new leadership 

U leadership proposes hiring an interim executive vice president of health affairs for the university’s academic health system. President Rebecca Cunningham said they seek someone with experience “owning and operating a successful and financially feasible hospital system.”
by Erica Zurek

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The benefits of older workers

The benefits of older workers

Ageism limits opportunities for older people and can diminish their sense of value. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell and his guests talk about how to find purpose later in your career and in retirement.
by Chris Farrell and Cari Dwyer

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Cannabis agency drops plans for licensing fast track, early 2025 retail launch in Minnesota grows doubtful

Cannabis agency drops plans for licensing fast track, early 2025 retail launch in Minnesota grows doubtful

Amid legal disputes, Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management will no longer hold a preapproval lottery for certain marijuana business applicants. Instead, the process will be revamped heading into 2025, making an early-year launch to retail sales difficult to achieve.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Brian Bakst

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How can we avoid loneliness and social isolation as we age?

How can we avoid loneliness and social isolation as we age?

More than a third of people over the age of 50 feel lonely. And nearly as many feel isolated. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell and his guests talk about how to connect the disconnected.
by Chris Farrell and Cari Dwyer

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After CEO slaying, vitriol toward health care insurers goes viral. Is it unprecedented?

After CEO slaying, vitriol toward health care insurers goes viral. Is it unprecedented?

The offices of major Minnesota-based health insurance companies Medica and UCare remain closed to the public Tuesday after the shooting death of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in New York City last week.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Gretchen Brown

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Yes, the number of food recalls has been rising. Here's what you need to know

Yes, the number of food recalls has been rising. Here's what you need to know

Food recalls fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic but are on an uptick now. Here's how the government is tracing outbreaks — and some tips on handling food safely to minimize the risk of illness.
by Bill Chappell and Allison Aubrey

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USDA orders testing across nation's milk supply amid rising bird flu cases

USDA orders testing across nation's milk supply amid rising bird flu cases

The virus has spread to over 710 dairy herds across 15 states, with California reporting the highest number of infections. At least 58 people have been infected with bird flu, including one child.
by Juliana Kim

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