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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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Minn. medical marijuana firms stand by vaping products amid health scare

Minn. medical marijuana firms stand by vaping products amid health scare

However, the Minnesota Health Department says it cannot give the products “complete assurance of safety until investigators determine a specific cause of the lung injuries.”
by Cody Nelson

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How a proposed 3-digit suicide hotline could help prevention efforts

How a proposed 3-digit suicide hotline could help prevention efforts

The current suicide hotline — 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255 — has helped many people. But it's long and tough to remember in a crisis. The FCC is proposing a new national, three-digit number.
by Rhitu Chatterjee

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Don’t ‘suck it up’ but talk it out: Cops get help for trauma

Don’t ‘suck it up’ but talk it out: Cops get help for trauma

There’s been an explosion of interest in officer-wellness programs in Minnesota and across the country, including in one suburban Twin Cities police department.
by Jon Collins

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Rabid bat found in downtown Minneapolis

Rabid bat found in downtown Minneapolis

State health officials say a bat found in downtown Minneapolis this week has tested positive for rabies — and they'd like to talk with anyone who may have had contact with the animal.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota's obesity rate is on the rise

Minnesota's obesity rate is on the rise

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota's obesity rate climbed from 28.4 percent in 2017 to 30.1 percent in 2018.
by Mark Zdechlik

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