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Will the FDA finally ban Red No. 3? A decision could come soon

Will the FDA finally ban Red No. 3? A decision could come soon

The food colorant has been linked to behavioral problems in children, including inattention and hyperactivity. California passed a law to ban it last year.
by Allison Aubrey

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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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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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