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ER doc: Stay off electric scooters

ER doc: Stay off electric scooters

Over his 33-year career as an emergency doctor, Dr. Stephen W. Smith has seen a lot. But he’s amazed by the number of e-scooter-related injuries he’s seen this summer at Hennepin Healthcare.
by Brandt Williams

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How a proposed 3-digit suicide hotline could help prevention efforts

How a proposed 3-digit suicide hotline could help prevention efforts

The current suicide hotline — 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255 — has helped many people. But it's long and tough to remember in a crisis. The FCC is proposing a new national, three-digit number.
by Rhitu Chatterjee

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Rabid bat found in downtown Minneapolis

Rabid bat found in downtown Minneapolis

State health officials say a bat found in downtown Minneapolis this week has tested positive for rabies — and they'd like to talk with anyone who may have had contact with the animal.
by MPR News Staff

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FDA to banish flavored e-cigarettes in attempt to combat youth vaping

FDA to banish flavored e-cigarettes in attempt to combat youth vaping

With hundreds of unexplained cases of vaping-related illness, and the sharp rise in youth vaping, the Trump administration is acting to crack down on kid-friendly vape flavors.
by Carmel Wroth and Richard Harris

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