Health

April 3, 2019 5:26 PM

Minnesota tightens rules on 'forever' chemical in drinking water

Minnesota health officials are adjusting acceptable levels for two troublesome pollutants found in drinking water supplies in the east Twin Cities metro area, based on new scientific data.

by Kirsti Marohn

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April 3, 2019 11:17 AM

Children's Minnesota starts new pediatric gender health program

The clinic will serve youth who identify as transgender or gender-diverse.

by Cathy Wurzer

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April 3, 2019 10:18 AM

U.S. investigates seizure risk with electronic cigarettes

U.S. health officials are investigating whether electronic cigarettes may trigger seizures in some people who use the nicotine-vaping devices.

by Associated Press

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April 3, 2019 6:03 AM

USDA terminates deadly cat experiments, plans to adopt out remaining animals

Scientists infected the cats with toxoplasmosis and later killed them. Bipartisan members of Congress complained about the practice and the agency ended the program.

by Vanessa Romo

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April 2, 2019 6:30 PM

Study: IVF associated with slight increase in cancer, but shouldn't dissuade parents-to-be

The study was the largest to date comparing children conceived through in vitro fertilization to those conceived naturally.

by Tom Crann, Kyle Shiely and Megan Burks

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April 2, 2019 1:00 PM

How having a family doctor improves your life

Building a relationship with a family doctor is proven to be good for your health. But how can they help you with big life decisions like birth and end of life?

by Kerri Miller and Jeyca Maldonado-Medina

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April 2, 2019 7:23 AM

Trump suggests deferring GOP health plan push to after 2020

Trump tweeted late Monday that Congress will vote on a GOP plan after the elections, "when Republicans hold the Senate & win back the House."

by The Associated Press

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April 2, 2019 5:54 AM

U.S. officials worry paralyzing illness may grow more common

Scientists suspect the illness is being caused chiefly by a certain virus that was identified more than 55 years ago and may have mutated to become more dangerous. But they have yet to prove that.

by The Associated Press

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April 1, 2019 1:56 PM

What's next for the Affordable Care Act?

The Trump administration's latest effort to end the Affordable Care Act has raised concerns that millions could lose health coverage. What happens if the ACA is repealed?

by Kerri Miller and Jeffrey Bissoy