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Johns Hopkins opens American Indian health hub in Duluth

Johns Hopkins opens American Indian health hub in Duluth

Melissa Walls, longtime researcher at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Duluth, will head up the new center, which will focus on issues of diabetes, substance abuse and other health inequities in tribal communities.
by Dan Kraker

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High school vape culture can be almost as hard to shake as addiction, teens say

High school vape culture can be almost as hard to shake as addiction, teens say

One in 4 high school seniors say they have vaped in the past month. And for heavy users, scary headlines about serious illness and death are no match for nicotine addiction and peer pressure.
by Elly Yu

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Researchers try a genetic diabetes test to prevent emergency hospitalizations

Researchers try a genetic diabetes test to prevent emergency hospitalizations

Will a genetic test for Type 1 diabetes risk be valuable to parents, despite its shortcomings? Now many parents don't know their kids have this condition until they end up in the hospital.
by Richard Harris

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Anxious about shots? Here are 5 tips for 'ouchless' injections

Anxious about shots? Here are 5 tips for 'ouchless' injections

Needle pokes are a substantial source of distress — and not just for kids. As we're in the heart of flu shot season, there are simple steps everyone can take to remove all or most of the pain from shots.
by Emily Bright

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How to combat ageism in the workplace

Age discrimination is a growing concern as more Minnesotans work past the age of 65. Why are older workers are forced out and why do younger workers feel they aren’t taken seriously? Three experts talk about what it takes to create equitable work environments for people of all ages and experiences.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Minneapolis and St. Paul move toward ban on ‘conversion therapy’

Minneapolis and St. Paul move toward ban on ‘conversion therapy’

The two cities are proposing ordinances that would prohibit the controversial practice, which claims to change people’s sexual orientation or identity.
by Alisa Roth

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EPA proposes new regulations for lead in drinking water

EPA proposes new regulations for lead in drinking water

The new proposal is being criticized for not proactively replacing lead service lines across the nation. It also keeps the same threshold for lead in drinking water that the U.S. currently has.
by Paolo Zialcita

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Don't force patients off opioids abruptly, new guidelines say, warning of severe risks

Don't force patients off opioids abruptly, new guidelines say, warning of severe risks

Researchers say chronic pain patients can feel suicidal or risk overdose when taken off medication too quickly. The warnings seek to course-correct after doctors felt pressured to taper drugs rapidly.
by Allison Aubrey and Will Stone

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Why U.S. cities like Minneapolis are banning new fast-food drive-thrus

Why U.S. cities like Minneapolis are banning new fast-food drive-thrus

Most of the bans aim to curb emissions and protect pedestrians. The bans are also sometimes touted as a way to help fight obesity, but past studies suggest they don't have that effect.
by Jodi Helmer

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How vaping nicotine can affect a teenage brain

How vaping nicotine can affect a teenage brain

Research on young mice and rats shows how nicotine hijacks brain systems involved in learning, memory, impulse control and addiction.
by Jon Hamilton

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