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Cigarettes can't be advertised on TV. Should Juul ads be permitted?

Cigarettes can't be advertised on TV. Should Juul ads be permitted?

Though tobacco ads have been banned from TV for about 50 years, the marketing of electronic cigarettes isn't constrained by the law. Public health advocates consider that a loophole that hurts kids.
by Michelle Andrews

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Got pain? A virtual swim with dolphins may help melt it away

Got pain? A virtual swim with dolphins may help melt it away

A recent study found virtual reality experiences were better at easing pain than watching televised nature scenes. Immersive distraction seems key to the success, scientists say.
by Allison Aubrey

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For Black mothers and babies, prejudice is a stubborn health risk

For Black mothers and babies, prejudice is a stubborn health risk

African-American women are more likely than white women to die in childbirth or have their infants face complications. They’re also more likely to encounter demeaning behavior while getting care. Some in Minnesota are working to change that.
by Catharine Richert

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Being present: A conversation about humanness through life's end

Being present: A conversation about humanness through life's end

MPR News’ Cathy Wurzer hosts a discussion with an internationally known Buddhist teacher and pioneer in the field of end-of-life care, and an intensive care physician who specializes in palliative care.
by MPR News Staff

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Vikings add sensory-inclusive room at U.S. Bank Stadium

Vikings add sensory-inclusive room at U.S. Bank Stadium

The new space is for fans with autism, Down syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, dementia and other conditions who may require a calm, quiet place at times during games in what can be a loud and overwhelming stadium.
by John Nguyen

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No Mercy: After the hospital closes, how do people get emergency care?

No Mercy: After the hospital closes, how do people get emergency care?

The loss of the longtime hospital in Fort Scott, Kan., has forced a change in the way ER care is provided, including a greater reliance on air ambulances. The extra time required to reach a hospital can have serious consequences.
by Sarah Jane Tribble

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This app aims to save new moms' lives

This app aims to save new moms' lives

The startup Mahmee hopes to help OB-GYNs, pediatricians and other health providers closely monitor a mother and baby's health so that any red flags can be assessed before they become life-threatening conditions.
by Susie Neilson and Jordan Tobias

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What's behind a cluster of vaping-related hospitalizations?

What's behind a cluster of vaping-related hospitalizations?

Dozens of people in the Midwest have been hospitalized with severe lung damage in the past month. It's unclear what exactly is causing the issue but the common link appears to be vaping.
by Bram Sable-Smith

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For those suffering with Crohn’s disease, it’s often a private and painful battle

Imagine living with intense pain after you eat or drink, or having a stomach bug that never goes away — That's what it's like for thousands of people living with Crohn's disease.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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MN health officials: 49 cases tied to E. coli outbreak at Lake Nokomis

MN health officials: 49 cases tied to E. coli outbreak at Lake Nokomis

State health officials now suspect that 49 swimmers were sickened by an E. coli outbreak at Lake Nokomis. As a result, all beaches at the lake will be closed for the rest of the season.
by Matt Sepic and Mike Moen

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