Health

November 22, 2019 3:49 PM

Walz highlights home care by pitching in

Gov. Tim Walz showed his support for home care workers Friday by pitching in to help care for a St. Paul man with multiple sclerosis.

by Tim Pugmire

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November 22, 2019 2:57 PM

Chronic wasting disease spreads in western Wisconsin

Wisconsin wildlife officials say chronic wasting disease has spread to Dunn County, about 50 miles east of the Twin Cities.

by The Associated Press

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November 22, 2019 11:43 AM

Minneapolis bans conversion therapy for minors

The controversial practice aims to change a person's sexual orientation from gay to straight. The LGBT community and others say so-called ‘conversion therapy’ doesn't work. Supporters of the practice say state or city bans violate First Amendment protections on speech and religion.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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November 22, 2019 4:00 AM

Forest bathers: A slow hike can help your health

Advocates have brought the Japanese practice of “forest bathing” to Minnesota. They say attention-filled walks may improve physical and mental health.

by Euan Kerr

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November 22, 2019 4:00 AM

Amazon pulls skin-lightening creams from site after demands from Minnesota activists

The retail giant removed the products after an online petition and a full-page newspaper ad demanded Amazon stop selling creams designed to lighten people’s skin.

by Tarkor Zehn

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November 21, 2019 4:24 PM

Salad product recall over E. coli bacteria impacts 22 states

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says Missa Bay, LLC from Swedesboro, New Jersey, is recalling more than 75,000 pounds of salad products that contain meat or poultry because the lettuce may be contaminated with a strain of E. coli.

by The Associated Press

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November 21, 2019 4:00 AM

2020 Affordable Care Act health plans: What's new

ACA plans for 2020 are cheaper than last year — premiums lower, on average. And in some areas, people who qualify for federal subsidies could end up with no monthly payment. But read the fine print.

by Shefali Luthra

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November 21, 2019 4:00 AM

A cry for help summoned the police — and ended in his death

What happened to Keaton Larson one year ago was not unique. About 1 in 5 fatal police shootings across the country last year involved a person with mental illness.

by Alisa Roth

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November 20, 2019 5:34 PM

Officials: Multistate hepatitis A cases traced to berries

Nebraska and federal health officials say a hepatitis A outbreak that includes Minnesota, Nebraska, Indiana and Wisconsin has been traced to blackberries sold in Fresh Thyme grocery stores.

by The Associated Press