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Minn. hospital finds success in opioid fight with focus on mothers
The successful Sanford Bemidji Medical Center program soothing both mother and infant also offers a blueprint for others in the state.
West Metro
Misconception over vaccine helps fuel Minn. measles outbreak
Misinformation about the measles shot raised fear in many Somali families. Now health officials are reaching out and redoubling their efforts.
South Metro
In fight for MS cure, Shakopee man leads the way in national fundraising
Chris Anderson has become an "ambassador" for MS through advocacy and fundraising.
Science
How to survive a 250-day flight to Mars? Mayo tests an answer
Considering that astronauts on a mission to Mars will face almost a year of confinement, stress and boredom, an extra bag of peanuts isn't likely to cut it.
East Metro
Eight TB cases found in Ramsey County, all drug-resistant
Risk to the public from drug-resistant strain is low, health officials say.
Variety
Minnesota woman conquered Antarctica marathon. Now she's raced at the North Pole
Lisa Richardson will run laps on a 4.2-kilometer loop on the snow and ice, watched by race organizers who have rifles on hand in case a polar bear shows up.
Local
Minnesota receives $5.4 million federal grant to fight opioid addiction
The Opioid State Targeted Response Grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Science
Overcoming opioids: The quest for less addictive drugs
Fresh approaches might offer alternative to opioids.
Nation
New York's mayor wants to increase cigarette prices to at least $13 a pack
The legislative package may reduce the number of smokers in the most populous U.S. city by 160,000 over the next three years.
Local
STDs hit another record high in Minnesota in 2016
Syphilis and gonorrhea see double-digit increases; chlamydia remains prevalent.
Minneapolis
Six mumps cases confirmed at University of Minnesota
U officials urge students to stay in if they feel sick.
Local
2 new measles cases bring total to 11 in recent Minn. outbreak
Two more measles cases were confirmed by Minnesota health officials Wednesday, bringing the total number of infections in the current outbreak to 11. Of those sickened, nine are known to have been unvaccinated for the highly contagious disease.
West Metro
Edina hears debate on upping the age for legal tobacco sales
Proposal would make city first in state to restrict tobacco sales to those 21 and older.
Variety
Afraid to Ask: Am I supposed to talk to my massage therapist?
That's really up to you, says our expert, Cari Pelava, who answered a few embarrassing questions we posed so you wouldn't have to.
Local
Minnesota confirms 9th measles case, all children unvaccinated
State health investigators are still trying to determine the source of the measles outbreak, the largest in Minnesota since 2011, when 26 people were infected.
Science
Why are so many people popping vitamin D?
Millions are popping supplements, but proof of benefits is scant.
Business
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Eden Prairie company hopes to improve heart screens for teens
PraeVeni is working to implement what it calls a new test to accurately rule out the 10 most common heart problems for a fraction of the typical $4,000-plus cost of screening.
Local
Five new cases of measles confirmed in Hennepin County
The total of affected children — all unvaccinated — is now eight, health officials said. Seven are from the Somali-American community.
Nation
Yoga gives way to 'lifestyle fitness' at Catholic college in Kansas
The move to recast the practice of yoga into more generic stretching and breathing exercises has landed Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan., in the doghouse.
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