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U.S. vaping illness count tops 500, but cause still unknown
Federal health officials say at least 530 people have now been diagnosed with vaping-related breathing illnesses, but the cause remains unknown. The total number of illnesses is up from 380 a week ago.
Minnesota Senate GOP unveils insulin affordability bill
Under the Senate GOP plan, diabetics could qualify if they're not already on a public program such as Medicare, Medicaid or MinnesotaCare, and their family income is less than 400 percent of the federal poverty line.
Deadly brain cancers act like 'vampires' by hijacking normal cells to grow
Researchers say certain brain cancers tap electrical signals from healthy cells to fuel their growth. The finding could lead to treatments for deadly tumors like the one that killed Sen. John McCain.
As financial worries grow, farmers grapple with mental health
The stress of farming can lead to anxiety or depression. It can also trigger or worsen other mental health conditions. Angela Davis talks with state leaders and a representative from the Minnesota Farmers Union about how famers cope and how they can find the care they need.
It's not just insulin: diabetes patients struggle to get crucial supplies
Type 1 diabetes can be well managed with insulin if blood sugar is consistently monitored. But insurance rules can make it hard for patients to get the medical supplies their doctors say they need.
Cities and counties around the country want alternatives to jail and emergency rooms for people in a mental health crisis. Some, including Ramsey and Hennepin counties, are turning to Forensic Assertive Community Treatment, or FACT, teams which help people find the services they need.
Can early hearing loss intervention help stave off dementia?
Hearing loss can be stressful, and stress can inflame the brain and increase the risk of developing dementia. Researchers want to know if prescribing hearing aids early can stave off dementia.