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Flu season is on its way — what we can learn from Australia's deadly season

Flu season is on its way — what we can learn from Australia's deadly season

People in Australia, where it’s spring, have been walloped by a particularly bad flu season. Health officials here are urging people to get their flu shots as soon as possible in case we see something similar.
by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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An app that can catch early signs of eye disease in a flash

An app that can catch early signs of eye disease in a flash

After his son developed a rare eye cancer, a chemist in Texas developed a smart phone app that uses a camera and artificial intelligence to detect early signs of eye disease.
by Joe Palca

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In Minnesota, 4 out of 5 gun deaths are suicides

In Minnesota, 4 out of 5 gun deaths are suicides

A close call in one Minneapolis family illustrates the challenge of keeping guns away from people who shouldn’t have one.
by Alisa Roth

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How to talk to teens about vaping

How to talk to teens about vaping

Vaping has attracted a new generation to nicotine, and is fueling a dangerous outbreak of lung disease. If you're a parent of a teen you're probably worried. But what should you say to your kids?
by Emily Vaughn

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Gathering marks first observance of Veterans Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day in Minnesota

Gathering marks first observance of Veterans Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day in Minnesota

State leaders and relatives of veterans who died by suicide were among those who gathered Saturday in North St. Paul for the inaugural observance of Veterans Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day in Minnesota.
by Matt Sepic

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Trump bars immigrants who cannot pay for health care coverage

Trump bars immigrants who cannot pay for health care coverage

President Trump signed a proclamation late Friday barring legal immigrants who cannot prove they will have health care coverage or the means to pay for it within 30 days of their arrival to the United States.
by The Associated Press and Richard Gonzales

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