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Should you give your pet CBD oil for anxiety?

Should you give your pet CBD oil for anxiety?

Many pets will experience noise anxiety this week from fireworks and thunder. The FDA doesn't regulate CBD oil, but it's one option for calming pets.
by Tarkor Zehn

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The science of smiles, real and fake

The science of smiles, real and fake

According to the facial feedback hypothesis, the simple act of putting a smile on your face can boost your mood. But recent research shows pasting on a grin can have mixed results.
by Maanvi Singh

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More Minn. nursing homes are closing, and rural towns feel the pain

More Minn. nursing homes are closing, and rural towns feel the pain

Rural nursing homes tend to be economic engines for the surrounding community, but a combination of tough economics and changing state priorities are forcing dozens of closures.
by Peter Cox

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Authorities ID victims of medical helicopter crash in Brainerd

Authorities ID victims of medical helicopter crash in Brainerd

Authorities have identified the two crew members who died and a third who was injured Friday when a medical helicopter crashed at the Brainerd airport.
by MPR News Staff

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The gap between rich and poor Americans' health is widening

The gap between rich and poor Americans' health is widening

Health inequities are getting worse, according to new research. Factors like income, race and gender are playing a larger role in health outcomes than they did 25 years ago.
by Susie Neilson

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Augsburg offers Argosy psychology students a lifeline

Augsburg offers Argosy psychology students a lifeline

Argosy University psychology students were searching for ways to complete their degrees after the for-profit school abruptly shut down. Now Augsburg University is trying to launch a new doctorate in psychology for them, and possibly others down the road.
by Alisa Roth

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Two students convince lawmakers to create prescription drug repository

Two students convince lawmakers to create prescription drug repository

As an effort to slow the rising cost of prescription drugs, two University of Minnesota students convinced legislators last session to create a program to donate unused medication to people who can't afford it.
by Briana Bierschbach

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New treatments offer hope for migraine sufferers

Neurologist Sarah Benish discusses new therapies for migraines in our Tuesday health chat.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Poll: Americans say we're angrier than a generation ago

Poll: Americans say we're angrier than a generation ago

The latest NPR-IBM Watson Health poll found that 29 percent of people said they were often angry when checking the news. Another 42 percent said the news sometimes made them angry.
by Scott Hensley

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