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Seasonal sniffles? Immunotherapy tablets can replace allergy shots for some allergens
Many allergists have started to prescribe immunotherapy tablets to some of their patients. They're safe and convenient, and like allergy shots, they treat the root cause of your allergic misery.
Argosy's demise may worsen Minnesota's psychologist shortage
For-profit Argosy University once trained roughly a fifth of Minnesota's licensed psychologists. Its sudden closing has left students stranded and local mental health leaders worried about how to meet an already widening demand for psychologists in Minnesota.
What does 'Medicare for All' mean to potential 2020 voters?
Many of the Democratic presidential candidates back a plan to enhance and expand Medicare coverage. Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is not among them.
Mozambique recovers from cyclone, fights threat of cholera
A battered notebook lists the people still alive in one Mozambique village after a devastating cyclone. But sip by sip, a deadly threat remains.
84-year-old pole vaulter keeps raising the bar
Flo Filion Meiler was inspired to take up the event at 65 when she scoped out the competition. "I said to myself, you know, I think that I could do better than that."
States move to legalize CBD to end confusion over U.S. rules
CBD oil-infused gummy bears, lattes and other food, drinks and dietary supplements are selling quickly even though the U.S. government says they're illegal and local authorities have forced some retailers to pull products.
Minnesota Senate approves package of GOP health care bills
The Minnesota Senate gave bipartisan approval Thursday to a package of Republican-authored bills aimed at making health care more affordable, accessible and transparent.
Shocking new statistics about water and hygiene in hospitals around the world
A new report offers the first comprehensive assessment of water, sanitation and hygiene in health-care facilities in low- and middle-income countries. In 17 countries, at least one in five health-care facilities has no clean water service on site.
Minneapolis gets recommendations on opioid crisis
A task force offers ideas ranging from treatment programs to coaches to help people in recovery.