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New political parties try to organize around support for legal marijuana

New political parties try to organize around support for legal marijuana

Minnesota’s two new major political parties are trying to get organized around their pro-cannabis message in the 2020 campaign. They’re also looking for candidates to deliver it.
by Tim Pugmire

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The invisible battles of sickle cell and lupus

Our immune systems work hard every day to keep us healthy. But an autoimmune disease or a blood disorder can lead to painful, lifelong diseases.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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Juul stops advertising e-cigarettes, replaces CEO

Juul stops advertising e-cigarettes, replaces CEO

The shake-up comes amid growing public furor over vaping that has triggered calls for tighter restrictions at the federal and state levels.
by The Associated Press

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Ex-care center owner charged with manslaughter, racketeering

Minnesota's attorney general's office said Tuesday that it has charged 10 people with 76 criminal counts following an investigation into the death of a 72-year-old man and what it described as egregious neglect of other patients at a northern Minnesota care center.
by The Associated Press

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FDA found traces of a known carcinogen in a popular heartburn medication — now what?

FDA found traces of a known carcinogen in a popular heartburn medication — now what?

Our weekly medical analyst, Dr. Jon Hallberg, breaks down what you need to know about a recent FDA finding that ranitidine, known by the brand name Zantac, includes trace amounts of a known carcinogen.
by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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Minnesota cops seize over 76K marijuana vaping cartridges in Anoka County

Minnesota cops seize over 76K marijuana vaping cartridges in Anoka County

Police say the seizure was a “record amount” of the cartridges, and it comes as vaping-related health concerns persist nationwide. Hundreds of illnesses and at least nine deaths, including one in Minnesota, have been tied to vaping.
by Tim Nelson, Matt Sepic and Cody Nelson

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U.S. official expects 'hundreds more' cases of vaping illness

U.S. official expects 'hundreds more' cases of vaping illness

A CDC official told a congressional subcommittee that she believes "hundreds more" lung illnesses have been reported to health authorities since last Thursday, when the CDC put the tally at 530 confirmed and probable cases. Nine deaths have been reported.
by The Associated Press

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Questions raised about GOP insulin plan

Questions raised about GOP insulin plan

Some say the plan put forward by Senate Republicans would take too long to get emergency insulin to people who need it.
by Mohamed Ibrahim

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