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U’s medical school in Duluth welcomes record number of Native students

U’s medical school in Duluth welcomes record number of Native students

Of the 65 students taking part in the White Coat Ceremony on Friday to welcome the class, 18 percent are Native American. These doctors-to-be could help address a shortage of American Indian physicians nationwide that some say has reached "crisis" levels.
by Dan Kraker

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New look for cigarettes? FDA proposes graphic warnings on packages and ads

New look for cigarettes? FDA proposes graphic warnings on packages and ads

The Food and Drug Administration has rolled out a proposed rule to require tobacco companies to include graphic warnings, depicting some of the lesser known health risks of smoking tobacco products.
by Vanessa Romo

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Do you need all those meds? How to talk to your doctor about cutting back

Do you need all those meds? How to talk to your doctor about cutting back

Drug combinations can cause side effects like confusion and dizziness — and even increase the risk for falls. Here's how to talk to your doctor about reducing or eliminating some prescriptions.
by Luisa Torres

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Developers see plenty of growth in senior housing market

Developers see plenty of growth in senior housing market

As the baby-boomer generation ages, there’s a growing number of senior housing projects going up to meet future demand.
by Peter Cox

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5 things to keep in mind when talking to your kids about e-cigs

5 things to keep in mind when talking to your kids about e-cigs

The Minnesota Department of Health this week alerted people to four cases of severe lung disease. Children’s Minnesota thinks they could be linked to vaping. How should parents talk to their kids about electronic cigarettes?
by Mark Zdechlik

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Planned Parenthood to withdraw from Title X, unless court intervenes

Planned Parenthood to withdraw from Title X, unless court intervenes

Planned Parenthood officials asked for a stay against new Trump administration rules that forbid organizations receiving Title X funds to provide or refer patients for abortion.
by Sarah McCammon

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Two local musicians share how they navigate sobriety

Two local musicians share how they navigate sobriety

A musician's workplace is often a bar or nightclub. Usually there's alcohol. Sometimes drugs. So, what happens when a musician decides to become sober? Lydia Liza and Kevin Bowe talk about their journey, breaking points and how they continue to stay sober.
by Brandt Williams, Manda Lillie and Karen Zamora

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How opioids inundated communities across the country

How opioids inundated communities across the country

Between 2006 and 2012, more than 840 million prescription opioid pills made their way across the state of Minnesota. What’s being done to hold people accountable?
by Brandt Williams and Marcheta Fornoff

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