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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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Dank, the brand that isn't, scrutinized amid vaping illness

Dank, the brand that isn't, scrutinized amid vaping illness

Last month, state authorities seized nearly 77,000 THC vaping cartridges, some of which were packaged in Dank boxes. It's a widely known vaping cartridge in the marijuana economy, but it's not a licensed brand. And it's got the kind of market buzz no legitimate company would want.
by The Associated Press

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The promise and pitfalls of fitness trackers

The promise and pitfalls of fitness trackers

Dr. Jon Hallberg says wearables can help get people moving and help doctors diagnose and treat patients. But they can also lead to an unhealthy obsession.
by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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Men’s Sheds offer retirees a ‘Boy Scouts for old guys’

Men’s Sheds offer retirees a ‘Boy Scouts for old guys’

From its origins in Australia, the shed movement has spread around the world — and to Minnesota.
by Peter Cox

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Twin birth rate drops for first time since the '80s

Twin birth rate drops for first time since the '80s

The twin birth rate nearly doubled between 1980 and 2014. Now it's going down among white mothers. What's behind the change?
by Emily Vaughn

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