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Health officials investigating E. coli cases linked to State Fair

Health officials investigating E. coli cases linked to State Fair

The Minnesota Department of Health says it has identified nearly a dozen people who attended the State Fair before they became ill. Early evidence suggests that contact with livestock is a likely factor behind the outbreak.
by Mike Moen

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State authorities concerned by street drug in some CBD vapes

State authorities concerned by street drug in some CBD vapes

It's hard for consumers to know how much CBD they are really getting, if any at all. As with many products, federal and state regulators rarely test what's inside — for the most part, quality control is left to manufacturers.
by The Associated Press

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Gun violence brings trauma to communities and cops

Gun violence brings trauma to communities and cops

There’s growing concern in law enforcement that responding to traumatic calls without mental health support can take a toll on the well-being of officers. MPR’s Angela Davis led a conversation Monday about the effects of police work on officers and the communities they police.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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‘We’re all behind’: Schools, parents struggle to rein in teen vaping

‘We’re all behind’: Schools, parents struggle to rein in teen vaping

A wave of reports tying vaping to lung damage has administrators and parents sounding alarms as the school year begins. Some school leaders say the problem has morphed into a time-consuming disciplinary issue.
by Mark Zdechlik

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A daily baby aspirin could help many pregnancies and save lives

A daily baby aspirin could help many pregnancies and save lives

Pregnant women at high or even moderate risk of developing the life-threatening condition preeclampsia should consider taking a very small dose of aspirin daily to prevent it, doctors say.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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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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FDA committee recommends approval for new peanut allergy treatment

FDA committee recommends approval for new peanut allergy treatment

Many parents testified that their children's allergies had been brought under control by the treatment. But some experts are still concerned about its safety.
by Alex Smith

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