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Sickle cell gene therapies roll out slowly

Sickle cell gene therapies roll out slowly

It’s been almost a year since the Food and Drug Administration approved the first genetic treatments for sickle cell disease. So far, only a few patients have received the long-awaited treatments.
by Rob Stein

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St. Paul City Council passes zoning ordinance for cannabis businesses

St. Paul City Council passes zoning ordinance for cannabis businesses

The new rules mirror those of liquor stores in St. Paul. The ordinance requires 24/7 video monitoring of the store’s sales areas and entrances and exits.
by Peter Cox

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Is your runny nose due to fall allergies or COVID?

Is your runny nose due to fall allergies or COVID?

Fall can be hard on our respiratory health. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with an allergist and an infectious disease doctor about how to diagnose, treat and prevent the things that make us sneeze, wheeze and cough.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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At least 1 Minneapolis school reports measles case, district stresses up-to-date vaccinations

At least 1 Minneapolis school reports measles case, district stresses up-to-date vaccinations

District officials say they’re working with the state department of health to notify close contacts. They did not say how many cases there are or what school they’re associated with, citing privacy reasons.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox, Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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NPR Exclusive: U.S. overdose deaths plummet, saving thousands of lives

NPR Exclusive: U.S. overdose deaths plummet, saving thousands of lives

After decades of devastating increases driven by fentanyl and other toxic street drugs, overdose deaths are dropping sharply in much of the U.S. The trend could mean roughly 20,000 fewer deaths in 2024.
by Brian Mann

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Report: Cancer diagnoses are more common but so is surviving

Report: Cancer diagnoses are more common but so is surviving

A new report shows rapid development of new cancer treatment and detection is helping people live more. But more people are also getting diagnosed, and at younger ages.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Rural Behavioral Health Clinic run by MSU Mankato to open this year

Rural Behavioral Health Clinic run by MSU Mankato to open this year

Minnesota State University, Mankato announced a five-year agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota in opening The Rural Behavioral Health Clinic later this year. It will be adjacent to the campus.
by Hannah Yang

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This preventive drug could be a ‘game changer’ in ending the HIV epidemic

This preventive drug could be a ‘game changer’ in ending the HIV epidemic

In newly released data, lenacapavir, given via a twice-yearly injection, has shown remarkable effectiveness at eliminating HIV transmission during sexual contact. But its cost could be an issue.
by David Cox and Maria Isabel Barros Guinle

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