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Sign of the times: Minnesota marathoners rank better with age
In a state-by-state breakdown of how marathoners rank, Minnesotans steadily move up the list as we age.
Science
South Dakota man has chest pain and wires in his stomach – but he's glad to be alive
Man with months to live got implant in September.
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Thirty years at Uptown Y: 'The first and only gym I've ever joined'
That cinder-block building has remained a constant in my life.
Business
Senate health deal could spare MinnesotaCare millions in cuts
Senators say Minnesota effort to lower insurance rates shouldn't cost state millions in federal health-care funding.
Local
Rash of heroin overdoses claims woman's life on White Earth Reservation
The four overdoses occurred late last week, according to authorities.
Minneapolis
U's medical school dean is leaving for Iowa
Dr. Brooks Jackson, a prominent researcher from Johns Hopkins, leaves after three years in Minnesota.
Variety
Minnesota's Native American health advocates use old games as new cures for obesity
Two local Native Americans are leaders in a grass-roots movement to improve Native health by reviving the active ways of their ancestors.
Variety
How having a sense of purpose keeps older adults healthy and happy
Experts advise spending more time on activities that bring joy or using work skills in a new way.
Local
Minnesota spends $90 million on mental health costs for patients who don't need the treatment
The rising toll is a largely hidden but stark sign of gaps in the state's mental health safety net.
Science
Depression, hilarious? MPR podcast seeks to lift the stigma
MPR uses comedians to open a conversation.
Science
Rural hospitals struggle to stock costly, lifesaving drugs
How an obscure rule makes some medications more expensive at small facilities
Variety
You can fly! Virtual reality workout coming to Minneapolis
Exercise machines allow you to run, row, bike and climb. Now you can also fly.
Local
Albert Lea, Mayo agree to talks over fate of hospital
'Facilitated dialogue' arranged by Rep. Tim Walz, who hopes Mayo Clinic, Albert Lea come to better understanding on future of community hospital.
Trump's blow to 'Obamacare' jolts health consumers, politics
President Donald Trump's abrupt move to cut off federal payments to insurers jolted America's health care and political worlds alike on Friday, threatening to boost premiums for millions, disrupt insurance markets and shove Republicans into a renewed civil war over their efforts to shred "Obamacare."
Trump to halt subsidies that lower health plan costs
In a brash move likely to roil insurance markets, President Donald Trump will "immediately" halt payments to insurers under the Obama-era health care law he has been trying to unravel for months.
Local
Minn. concussion researcher looks to enlist NFL players in hunt to understand brain injury
Dr. Uzma Samadani made a breakthrough in detecting concussions; now she wants to compare injured athletes and their siblings.
Local
Nurses file complaint over Allina staffing
Union says contract violated over workloads of supervising nurses.
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