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$2,733 to treat iron-poor blood? Iron infusions for anemia under scrutiny

$2,733 to treat iron-poor blood? Iron infusions for anemia under scrutiny

Iron-deficiency anemia is often remedied with drugstore iron pills. But if that doesn't work, doctors sometimes prescribe iron infusions — and the bill for that can vary by thousands of dollars. Why?
by Shefali Luthra

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Minnesotans question, praise Trump drug import plan

Minnesotans question, praise Trump drug import plan

Minnesota residents are praising and questioning the Trump administration's plan to allow the importation of cheaper prescription drugs from Canada.
by The Associated Press

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3M claims 'major victory' in medical device litigation

3M claims 'major victory' in medical device litigation

A U.S. district judge has dismissed all federal lawsuits alleging 3M’s Bair Hugger patient warming system caused wound infections.
by Martin Moylan

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Johns Hopkins locates American Indian health research hub in Duluth

Johns Hopkins locates American Indian health research hub in Duluth

A prominent American Indian health researcher has left the University of Minnesota Medical School’s Duluth campus for Johns Hopkins University along with her staff of 12 people.

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New law curbs e-cigarette use indoors beginning Aug. 1

New law curbs e-cigarette use indoors beginning Aug. 1

A Minnesota state law banning vaping in most indoor public places takes effect Thursday. Some believe the law will slow an explosion in popularity, others are skeptical.
by Nina Moini

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Lawmakers are trying to control the cost of insulin — why our bodies need it

Lawmakers are trying to control the cost of insulin — why our bodies need it

A bipartisan group of lawmakers announced the beginnings of a plan to help Minnesotans who struggle to afford insulin Monday. So, what is it about insulin that makes it so critical?
by Steven John, Dr. Jon Hallberg and Kyle Shiely

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Ruling: Former Vikings lineman Noga won't get workers' comp for head injuries

Ruling: Former Vikings lineman Noga won't get workers' comp for head injuries

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Al Noga won’t qualify for workers’ compensation benefits relating long-term health problems caused by playing-days head injuries.
by Brian Bakst

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Even if you’re losing it, your hair deserves some love

Losing your hair can mean losing your confidence. Host Angela Davis talked about different causes of hair loss for men and women and how to take care of the hair you have.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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