Health

September 5, 2019 5:14 PM

Why the measles surge could open the door to a host of other diseases

There's mounting evidence that the measles virus can erase our immunity to everything from influenza viruses to diarrheal disease.

by Nurith Aizenman

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September 5, 2019 10:10 AM

Minnesota health officials say severe lung injuries linked to vaping THC

The Minnesota Department of Health says nearly 30 such cases in Minnesota are among hundreds reported nationwide. Many cases seem to be linked to marijuana consumption.

by Tim Nelson

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September 4, 2019 4:07 PM

Northeast Minn. opioid epidemic brings DEA to Duluth

For the first time since the 1990s, federal officers with the Drug Enforcement Administration will be based in Duluth. It plans to hire two new federal agents, plus two additional local officers who will be federally deputized.

by Dan Kraker

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September 4, 2019 1:38 PM

Man who threw child at MOA now appealing guilty plea

Emmanuel Aranda, the man who pleaded guilty to throwing a child over a third floor balcony at the Mall of America is now appealing his conviction.

by Alisa Roth

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September 4, 2019 12:03 PM

Oprah Winfrey launching wellness tour in 2020; St. Paul stop included

Oprah Winfrey’s nine-city tour will include a stop in St. Paul. At each stop, Winfrey will talk about her wellness journey with attendees and help develop their 2020 action plan. She will also share the latest in wellness research and interactive workbook exercises.

by The Associated Press

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September 4, 2019 8:12 AM

Her mission: Get East Africans to stop smoking

Zahra Bashir is trying an unconventional approach to get community members to understand the dangers of cigarettes, e-cigarettes and hookah. It’s not an easy sell.

by Riham Feshir

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September 4, 2019 7:31 AM

It’s more than just detox — Hennepin County has a new alternative to jail or ER for mental health crises

Hennepin County has expanded a long-standing detox facility to serve people undergoing a mental health crisis. The goal is to provide a better alternative than jail or the emergency room.

by Alisa Roth

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September 4, 2019 12:00 AM

Humankind documentary: Whole Teachers — Whole Students

A documentary from the Humankind series about building social and emotional intelligence in students and teachers.

by MPR News Staff

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September 3, 2019 5:53 PM

North Minneapolis program encourages children to become doctors, nurses

Dr. Renee Crichlow helped found The Ladder after noticing a lack of diversity at the University of Minnesota Medical School, despite hearing from children at a north Minneapolis clinic that they wanted to become health professionals.

by Tom Crann