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Democrats' health care ambitions meet the reality of divided government

Democrats' health care ambitions meet the reality of divided government

Congressional Democrats want to protect health coverage and protections of the Affordable Care Act. With the Senate in Republican hands, House Democrats will hold hearings and may turn to the courts.
by Alison Kodjak

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How the Canadian health system works, and doesn't

How the Canadian health system works, and doesn't

A look at the pros and cons of the Canadian health care system, and the proposed "public option."
by MPR News Staff

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Childbirth injury led a new mom to start a parenting podcast 'To Feel Less Alone'

Childbirth injury led a new mom to start a parenting podcast 'To Feel Less Alone'

Hillary Frank struggled after a childbirth injury left her in chronic pain for months. Her podcast The Longest Shortest Time, and her book Weird Parenting Wins aim to give other parents a voice.
by Terry Gross

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Study suggests Alzheimer's disease may develop differently in African-Americans

Study suggests Alzheimer's disease may develop differently in African-Americans

Black Americans are more likely than whites to develop Alzheimer's. Yet black people studied appeared to have lower levels of a toxic substance associated with the disease, researchers say.
by Jon Hamilton

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Is it a nasty cold, or the flu? Some tips to tell the difference

Is it a nasty cold, or the flu? Some tips to tell the difference

It's that time of year again. You wake up with a scratchy throat, stuffy nose, a little achy -- maybe a fever. Is it a classic head cold, or do you need to be more concerned? Could it be the flu?
by Patti Neighmond

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Incoming Gov. Walz shapes his environmental, health teams

Incoming Gov. Walz shapes his environmental, health teams

Some giant pieces of Gov.-elect Tim Walz's administration slid into place Thursday when the DFLer decided who would run the state's agriculture, natural resources, health and human services departments.
by Brian Bakst

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To get mental health help for a child, desperate parents relinquish custody

To get mental health help for a child, desperate parents relinquish custody

Doctors told Toni and Jim Hoy their young son needed intensive, specialized care away from home — institutional services that cost at least $100,000 a year. Insurance wouldn't cover the cost.
by Christine Herman

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Emergency medical responders confront racial bias

Emergency medical responders confront racial bias

In a recent study of patients treated by emergency medical responders in Oregon, black patients were 40 percent less likely to get pain medicine than their white peers. Why?
by Kristian Foden-Vencil

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