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Smoking, drinking down among Minn. students as vaping and mental health struggles surge
A new survey of Minnesota students reveals that while some risky behaviors have dropped, other problems are growing.
Local
Mille Lacs Band sues drug companies over prescription opioids
The federal lawsuit likely will be consolidated with many other cases in an Ohio courtroom.
St. Paul
St. Paul raises tobacco purchase age to 21
The city is the 53rd community in the state to raise the buying age.
Local
Two more Minnesotans have died from vaping-related lung illnesses
The most recent deaths involved patients over the age of 50 who died after "complicated hospitalizations."
Local
Minnesota is trying to rule out medical pot in vaping lung-injury outbreak
Health officials can't clear inhaled forms of legal medical cannabis, but won't halt them.
Local
U tests new apps to help teen brains fight psychosis
Teens, young adults test a new non-drug treatment.
Science
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Lawyers seek special status for babies exposed to opioids
Lawyers argue that affected babies need special funds for long-term care.
Science
Drug for peanut allergy may go mainstream
It's a somewhat controversial treatment that hasn't been widely available.
Science
Cancer consortium bridges patients and research
A $20 million award from the National Cancer Institute aims to broaden its role of the Metro-Minnesota Community Oncology Research Consortium.
Science
More young people feeling heavy toll of extreme drinking
What to many people is a celebratory elixir or social lubricant can ravage the body. And it doesn't take decades.
West Metro
St. Anthony raises tobacco sales age to 21, and Golden Valley and St. Paul looking to consider it
Close to 50 Minnesota jurisdictions — including Minneapolis and Hennepin County — have passed similar ordinances.
Minneapolis
Minnesota will track urban air pollution by ZIP code
MPCA wants to compare Minneapolis and St. Paul neighborhood health statistics with contaminant levels.
The Good Life
Looking to stay in your home as you age? Here is a list of things to do now
A clear-eyed assessment today can save you (and your family) anxiety and heartache down the line.
Local
Sleep positions tied to majority of unexpected infant deaths in Minnesota, study finds
Health officials worry that parents are ignoring doctor tips.
Duluth
Business
Lawsuit filed related to ongoing listeria outbreak linked to precooked chicken products
The chicken could be in chicken salad, strips or other prepared items sold under a number of different brands.
Variety
From head to toe, 5 ways we're aging better than ever
Breakthroughs in medicine, public health and technology mean we're feeling (and looking) younger than previous generations.
Science
Eden Prairie group launches stillbirth study, create research database
The Star Legacy Foundation this month announced the Pregnancy Research Project, a partnership with the University of Michigan.
Science
Migraines linked to higher Alzheimer's risk
It's unclear how migraines and Alzheimer's are related, but they may share underlying causes.
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