Health

October 29, 2019 3:48 PM

Firms seeking top workers find they can't offer only high-deductible health plans

Big firms are again offering more generous health plans alongside or instead of policies with sky-high deductibles. Why? They need to do so to stay competitive and recruit top talent.

by Michelle Andrews

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October 29, 2019 3:05 PM

Idled Water Gremlin workers push to reopen plant

Employees prodded state officials to reopen the Water Gremlin plant in White Bear Township, a day after the state shut down operations because of high lead levels in the children of some workers.

by Tim Nelson

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October 29, 2019 2:20 PM

National Geographic’s Cory Richards on climbing Mount Everest, photography and mental health

MPR News host Kerri Miller speaks with National Geographic photographer Cory Richards about climbing Mount Everest, his thirst for adventure and living with mental illness.

by Kerri Miller, Sam Choo and Jeffrey Bissoy

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October 28, 2019 7:30 PM

Some pregnant women use weed for morning sickness but FDA cautions against it

Use of the drug during pregnancy has been linked to higher risk for premature birth and low birth weight. But some women with severe nausea feel they're out of other options.

by Rhitu Chatterjee

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October 28, 2019 3:54 PM

Minnesota lawmakers say they're ready to take on vaping

Both Democrats and Republicans at the Minnesota State Capitol say they want to raise the age to buy tobacco to 21. Many cities have already enacted such a law, but anti-smoking advocates want a uniform, statewide approach.

by Tim Pugmire

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October 28, 2019 6:27 AM

Elizabeth Warren's ambiguity on health care comes with some side effects

Warren supports mandatory "Medicare for All" that would eliminate private insurance. But there's a perception among some supporters that she's willing to compromise on the issue.

by Asma Khalid

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October 28, 2019 4:04 AM

Working Americans are getting less sleep, especially those who save our lives

The number of workers getting less than seven hours of sleep a night is rising. Stress and our culture of constant connection may be to blame.

by Patti Neighmond

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October 28, 2019 4:00 AM

Vapers say they’re unfairly tarred with the THC brush

Recent deaths and severe lung disease are linked to the vaping of a psychoactive compound found in marijuana, not nicotine by itself. But the bad PR around vaping doesn’t seem concerned about the distinction.

by Mark Zdechlik

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October 26, 2019 2:58 PM

Studies show dog owners live longer. Why?

Hanging out with dogs might be good for your health. A researcher reviews the science and discusses the very real link between dog ownership and reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.

by Angus Chen