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Early diagnosis crucial in dyslexia

Dyslexia is common, as many as one in five children struggle with this learning disability, according to Yale’s Center for Dyslexia and Creativity. Yet crucial early intervention is often delayed, which can cause lasting damage.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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Pain rescue team helps seriously ill kids cope in terrible times

Pain rescue team helps seriously ill kids cope in terrible times

An interdisciplinary team in San Francisco uses acupressure, massage, counseling and other methods, as well as medicine, to help kids get relief from chronic pain. But such pediatric centers are rare.
by Alison Kodjak

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Study: Most private wells in rural SW Wisconsin are polluted

The majority of private wells in southwestern Wisconsin are substantially polluted with fecal matter as concerns intensify over pollution of rural drinking water, according to a new study.
by The Associated Press

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Confused about sunscreen ingredients? Here's what we've learned

Confused about sunscreen ingredients? Here's what we've learned

The government asked sunscreen manufacturers do safety studies on the active ingredients in sunscreens — by November. In the meantime, what do you need to know about the goo you slather on your skin?
by Patti Neighmond and Susie Neilson

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Lawsuit alleges negligent medical care preceded murder-suicide

Lawsuit alleges negligent medical care preceded murder-suicide

A lawsuit filed in Hennepin County alleges that the Park Nicollet health system’s failure to properly care for a patient with depression and anxiety led to the man killing himself and his family in 2015.
by Alisa Roth

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Sesame allergies are likely more widespread than previously thought

Sesame allergies are likely more widespread than previously thought

New research suggests sesame allergies are as prevalent as those to some tree nuts. The findings come as the FDA weighs whether to require sesame to be listed as an allergen on food labels.
by Susie Neilson

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Lawmaker aims to curb social media addiction with new bill

Lawmaker aims to curb social media addiction with new bill

Sen. Josh Hawley's “Social Media Addiction Reduction Technology” or SMART Act would ban features that encourage prolonged engagement on social media, such as infinite scrolling and autoplay.
by Abigail Clukey

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Minnesota now restricts where you can vape. Will that curb teen use?

E-cigarettes and vaping devices are now restricted under the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act, which prevents tobacco smoking in many indoor public places, from bars to workplaces. The new restrictions took effect just in time for the start of the new school year.

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