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MN warns moms of mercury in skin-lightening creams, some fish

MN warns moms of mercury in skin-lightening creams, some fish

Pregnant women, especially Hmong women, who use skin-lightening products or who eat certain kinds of fish more often may be putting themselves and their babies at risk for mercury exposure, state health officials warned Tuesday.
by MPR News Staff

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Google searches for ways to put artificial intelligence to use in health care

Google searches for ways to put artificial intelligence to use in health care

The search giant's push into artificial intelligence as a tool for health improvement is a natural evolution for a company that has developed algorithms that reach deep into our lives through the Web.
by Richard Harris

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How a lack of sleep can hurt your brain and body

Two doctors joined the program to talk about the causes of insomnia and what a lack of sleep can do to your body and mind.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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How to identify the sounds of a troublesome snore

How to identify the sounds of a troublesome snore

Most snoring is harmless, aside from the misery it might cause your bed mate. In some cases though, it's a sign of sleep apnea, a serious condition. Here's how to know the difference.
by Allison Aubrey

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UnitedHealth clients needed more mental health care; UnitedHealth said no

UnitedHealth clients needed more mental health care; UnitedHealth said no

A federal judge in a California class action suit says Twin Cities-based UnitedHealth Group wrongly refused to pay mental health treatment costs for tens of thousands of customers. The judge said the insurer restricted coverage to protect its bottom line.
by Alisa Roth

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Prison for forced addiction treatment? A parent's 'last resort' has consequences

Prison for forced addiction treatment? A parent's 'last resort' has consequences

Thousands of Massachusetts residents have been committed to treatment for addiction against their will. Some families say locking up addicts in prison isn't treatment. Others say it saves lives.
by Deborah Becker

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Amid opioid prescriber crackdown, health officials reach out to pain patients

Amid opioid prescriber crackdown, health officials reach out to pain patients

After dozens of health care workers were charged with illegally prescribing opioids in Appalachia, local health agencies are trying to make sure chronic pain patients don't fall through the cracks.
by Blake Farmer

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A promising anti-HIV drug poses a dilemma

A promising anti-HIV drug poses a dilemma

The medication is very effective, but there's concern it might cause birth defects if taken by a pregnant woman. Different countries address that issue in very different ways.
by Susan Brink

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How many cherries in frozen pie? FDA may soon drop rules

How many cherries in frozen pie? FDA may soon drop rules

President Trump may soon be able to claim a sweet victory for his deregulation push, with officials preparing to get rid of the decades-old rules for frozen cherry pies.
by Associated Press

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