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CDC reports largest U.S. measles outbreak since year 2000

CDC reports largest U.S. measles outbreak since year 2000

There are 695 cases in 22 states. HHS Secretary Alex Azar said the spike was "avoidable" and he called measles vaccines "among the most extensively studied medical products we have."
by Richard Gonzales

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Can mindfulness meditation change your life and work?

Can mindfulness meditation change your life and work?

Mindfulness has gone mainstream. Minnesotans are now practicing it in retreat centers, in schools and even at work. What is it? How do you do it? What does the research say about how it affects us?

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When a senior wants to age in place, but the place needs work

When a senior wants to age in place, but the place needs work

A Habitat for Humanity program modifies homes for low-income elderly people who find it tough to get around. Since it launched in October, the Age in Place Initiative has helped 15 Twin Cities homeowners.
by Peter Cox

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World's first malaria vaccine launches in sub-Saharan Africa

World's first malaria vaccine launches in sub-Saharan Africa

It took more than 30 years to develop. The hope is it will eventually save tens of thousands of lives each year. But there are a few issues.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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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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