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EPA asked to reconsider use of dangerous chemical

EPA asked to reconsider use of dangerous chemical

The Duluth City Council is asking the Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider whether petroleum refineries should be allowed to continue their use of a dangerous and potentially deadly chemical.
by The Associated Press

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How spending more time in nature can benefit your health

What are the real benefits of spending time in nature? Two medical experts explain why more doctors are prescribing nature to patients and the health benefits that come with being outside.
by Dan Kraker and Karen Zamora

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Minnesota hospitals want Blue Cross probed over claim denials

Minnesota hospitals want Blue Cross probed over claim denials

The state's hospital association called on the Minnesota attorney general and two state agencies to review what it describes as the insurer's refusal to pay for "medically necessary services."
by MPR News Staff

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A Beautiful World: 'Our Symphony with Animals'

A Beautiful World: 'Our Symphony with Animals'

"When we save animals, we save ourselves" according to Dr. Aysha Antar and her new book 'Our Symphony With Animals: On Health, Empathy, and Our Shared Destinies.'
by Heather McElhatton

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Caregiving for a loved one? How to get the help you need

Caregiving for a loved one? How to get the help you need

Your friends want to help you out when there's a family health crisis. But it can be overwhelming to manage the offers of support. Here's advice to help friends help you.
by John Henning Schumann

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Science might explain weird, emotional behavior on airplanes

Science might explain weird, emotional behavior on airplanes

The reason some passengers weep uncontrollably or order strange beverages in the sky might be related to high levels of noise and low air pressure in the cabin.
by Josh Axelrod

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Mixing alcohol and sun? You may be at greater risk for sunburn

Mixing alcohol and sun? You may be at greater risk for sunburn

Drinking alcohol is linked to an increased risk of skin cancer. Part of the risk may be explained by the direct effect that alcohol has on antioxidant levels in the skin, which can hasten a sunburn.
by Allison Aubrey

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Simple ways to prevent falls among older adults

Simple ways to prevent falls among older adults

More older adults are dying from falls today than they did 20 years ago. But there are simple steps you can take to improve balance, vision and alertness -- and keep from falling.
by Luisa Torres

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