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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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High-deductible health policies linked to delayed diagnosis and treatment

High-deductible health policies linked to delayed diagnosis and treatment

Her employer offered only a high-deductible health plan; that meant she'd have to pay up to $6,000 out of pocket each year. Advocates for patients say this sort of underinsurance is snatching lives.
by Erika Stallings

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Minnesota health disparities narrowing but still a concern

Minnesota Community Measurement says health care disparities persisted in 2018 between people enrolled in state-run health insurance programs and residents with other types of health insurance.
by Mark Zdechlik

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How well do workplace wellness programs work?

How well do workplace wellness programs work?

These job-based programs can motivate employees to make some changes in behavior, research finds, but don't seem to move the dial on workers' health status or employer spending on health care.
by Julie Appleby

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First U.S. patients treated with CRISPR as gene-editing human trials get underway

First U.S. patients treated with CRISPR as gene-editing human trials get underway

This could be a crucial year for the powerful gene-editing technique CRISPR as researchers start testing it in patients to treat diseases such as cancer, blindness, and sickle cell disease.
by Rob Stein

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Measles outbreak 'accelerates,' health officials warn

Measles outbreak 'accelerates,' health officials warn

This year, the U.S. has confirmed 550 measles cases so far. A recent spike is connected to an outbreak in New York City and New York State, but there are outbreaks in four other states too.
by Michaeleen Doucleff and Patti Neighmond

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A conversation about the autism spectrum

MPR News host Angela Davis interviewed a doctor, a mother, and a program provider about living with an autism spectrum disorder.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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