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One in eight Minnesotans drink nitrate-tainted tap water, report says
Environmental group says Minnesota is on "the brink of a public health crisis."
Science
Here are some of 2019's big health discoveries you may have missed
Among the most noteworthy: It's possible to cure HIV in rare cases.
Science
Mayo research solves deadly Amish medical mystery
Examining the DNA of four siblings who suffered cardiac deaths while playing or exercising, researchers found a duplication of specific genetic material.
Science
Blue whale hearts may beat only twice a minute during a dive
New research reveals even the animal's dunk tank-size heart jumps between extremes.
Science
Record pace of drug approvals prompts cheers from patients, warnings from advocates
FDA says breakthroughs fueling speed of new medicines. Some experts warn it comes at a price.
Science
Scientists are designing accelerators that one day could help clean the environment
Physicists are working to crack the code to build a device that would use electrons to clean chemicals from environment on an industrial scale.
Local
Training a cuttlefish to wear what? 3-D glasses offer U researchers a new view
Designing the specs for the cephalopods and getting them worn were among the challenges for the study of depth perception.
Local
Record drop in U.S. cancer death rate may reflect a series of treatment breakthroughs
Screenings plus innovative therapies have helped push cancer death rates to historic lows.
Science
Chinese parents test DNA to check if kids will become prodigies
More Chinese parents shaping choices based on genetic data.
Science
Mental health crisis escalates in Venezuela's crumbling health system
As Venezuelans struggle daily to survive, with little food, water or medicine, a heavy toll has fallen on people with mental illnesses.
West Metro
Straws given only on demand in St. Louis Park
The Zero Waste Packaging Ordinance aims to reduce single-use straws that have become a villain for those worried about plastic pollution in the oceans.
Science
Reporter details emotional and physical recovery after open-heart surgery
Patients of open-heart surgery — with its "brush with mortality" — are often surprised how taxing the emotional recovery can be.
West Metro
Potential new rules in Minnesota could boost electric car ownership
At least one dealer, in Hopkins, is poised for an emissions crackdown.
Science
Minneapolis VA's PTSD study to probe whether to confront trauma, or not
Minneapolis VA will study how veterans are affected by trauma-focused therapy.
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