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Flu season ramps up across Minnesota

Flu season ramps up across Minnesota

This year's strain of flu is milder and public health officials think more people have gotten vaccinated.
by John Enger

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Less beef, more beans: Experts say world needs a new diet

Less beef, more beans: Experts say world needs a new diet

A hamburger a week, but no more -- that's about as much red meat people should eat to do what's best for their health and the planet, according to a report seeking to overhaul the world's diet.
by The Associated Press

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Daily movement -- even household chores -- may boost brain health in elderly

Daily movement -- even household chores -- may boost brain health in elderly

Whether it's exercise or housework, older Americans who move their bodies regularly may preserve more of their memory and thinking skills, even if they have brain lesions and other signs of dementia.
by Patti Neighmond

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Future of marijuana legalization is hazy at State Capitol

Future of marijuana legalization is hazy at State Capitol

Supporters and opponents of recreational marijuana use disagreed loudly at the Capitol Wednesday and legislative leaders say they won't rush to pass legislation.
by Tim Pugmire

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Veterans claiming illness from burn pits lose court fight

Veterans claiming illness from burn pits lose court fight

Hundreds of veterans sued military contractor KBR Inc., alleging toxic smoke from burn pits at military bases made them ill. A federal appellate court said compensation must come from Congress.
by Quil Lawrence

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UnitedHealth shares move higher on earnings beat

UnitedHealth shares move higher on earnings beat

UnitedHealth's fourth-quarter earnings slid 16 percent from last year, when federal tax cuts helped the nation's largest health insurer, but the performance still came in well above analyst expectations.
by Associated Press

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Clinics struggle to resolve fears over Medicaid sign-ups and green cards

Clinics struggle to resolve fears over Medicaid sign-ups and green cards

Should doctors warn patients of a policy threat that may not come to pass? That's the question pending, as the Trump administration weighs whether to deny green cards to immigrants on Medicaid.
by Ana B. Ibarra

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