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The unintended benefits of vaccines

The unintended benefits of vaccines

For decades, scientists have observed an extraordinarily positive side effect among children who received the measles vaccine. Researchers are now finding that other vaccines confer added protections.
by Susan Brink

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Safety net health clinics brace for potential funding cuts

Safety net health clinics brace for potential funding cuts

Community health clinics, which serve people who are uninsured or can't afford health services, are bracing for the possibility of drastic cuts in state funding at the end of this year. The funding hinges on the fate of a long-standing medical provider tax in the Legislature.
by Nina Moini

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Social media may sway kids to eat more cookies -- and more calories

Social media may sway kids to eat more cookies -- and more calories

It's well known that junk food ads on TV can strongly influence what kids want to eat. A study finds social media influencers can have the same effect on kids, but not when it comes to healthy foods.
by Patti Neighmond

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Medical marijuana makes its North Dakota debut in Fargo

Medical marijuana makes its North Dakota debut in Fargo

North Dakota's first medical marijuana dispensary opened for business Friday in a Fargo mini-mall and several of the dozen or so people who showed up in the first hour said they're relieved they can finally get the drug.
by Associated Press

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Poll: Americans support government action to curb prescription drug prices

Poll: Americans support government action to curb prescription drug prices

A new poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that many people struggle to pay for medicines and that a majority of Americans would welcome a range of government interventions to lower prices.
by Alison Kodjak

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Bill would allow lower-priced insulin to be imported

Bill would allow lower-priced insulin to be imported

The average price of insulin nearly tripled in the U.S. between 2002 and 2013, according to the American Diabetes Association. A 26-year-old Minnesota man died from diabetes complications in 2017 because he struggled to afford his insulin prescription, his family said.
by Associated Press

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