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Allie Shah writes about immigration and refugee issues in Minnesota.

Pollen count apps for smartphones are nothing to sneeze at

These smartphone apps are beginning to change the way some people manage their seasonal allergies, which afflict up to 25 percent of the population.

Updated: May 17, 2013, - 02:12 PM

Jolie's bold move sparks discussion of the C-word

The Hollywood icon’s disclosure about her cancer worries fuels discussion, but raises concerns about overestimating the risks.

Updated: May 17, 2013, - 02:04 PM

Mayo Clinic study finds explanation for postmenopausal belly fat

A groundbreaking study, co-authored by the Mayo Clinic, has determined why fat storage shifts from a woman's hips and thighs to the abdomen after menopause: Proteins, revved up by the estrogen drop, cause fat cells to store more fat.

Updated: May 02, 2013, - 10:47 AM

Pakistan: A Star Tribune reporter's journey

Allie Shah: Though my visit was professional, the experience was also deeply personal. I longed to reconnect with the land my parents left in the late 1960s to pursue the American dream.

Updated: April 27, 2013, - 07:01 PM

'Mother Teresa of Somalia' inspires Minnesota community

A doctor some call the “Mother Teresa of Somalia” is inspiring Minnesota Somalis to help their homeland.

Updated: April 27, 2013, - 07:04 AM

HCMC offers moms a safety net for when it isn't just 'baby blues'

Hennepin County Medical Center’s Mother-Baby Program, which opens Monday, will help moms with postpartum depression focuses on building bonds and community.

Updated: April 15, 2013, - 08:59 AM

Data on diet, exercise and more help push for optimum health

Jared Sieling of Maple Grove is part of a rapidly growing “quantified self” movement — the practice of collecting data on everything from diet to blood sugar to sleep patterns and mood levels to optimize the body’s inner workings for optimum health.

Updated: April 14, 2013, - 06:12 AM

Young undocumented dreamers find doors opening in Minnesota

Aided by political winds blowing in their favor, hundreds of young undocumented immigrants in Minnesota embrace newfound freedoms.

Updated: March 31, 2013, - 09:46 PM

Culture beat: U hosts dueling exhibits on Tibet

A photo exhibit of life in Tibet on display at the University of Minnesota this week has outraged local Tibetans...

Updated: March 26, 2013, - 07:00 PM

Liberians' special immigration status extended

President Obama announced Friday that Liberian immigrants living here legally under a special temporary immigration status may continue to live and work here for another 18 months.

Updated: March 15, 2013, - 08:47 PM