Variety
Looking to better handle your stress? Try these tips
Once you identify the major sources of stress in your life, you can deal with them one by one.
Science
Minnesotans' top self-care search on Google? Setting boundaries
More than sleep or fitness, we turned to Google for help setting boundaries.
Minneapolis
Police, health officials on high alert after Mpls. has record 50 ODs in a week
Police say that further testing was needed to determine which drugs were involved, though opioids are strongly suspected.
South Metro
Hastings decides to permanently chlorinate city's water supply after E. coli contamination last fall
Decision follows an E. coli contamination last fall.
East Metro
Washington County sheriff warns of overdoses after four recent deaths
The office joins St. Paul police in issuing an alert about recent overdoses.
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Minnesota physicians will study recreational pot
Anticipating further debate over legalization, doctors want to be informed on benefits and risks.
Ebola outbreak in Congo kills 1,300 so far and is picking up speed
The deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has surpassed 2,000 cases and is picking up speed.
Local
Supreme Court rules in favor of Allina in suit over Medicare pay
The decision reverses a move by federal Medicare authorities to cut billions of dollars in payments supporting hospital care for low-income patients.
FDA: Sampling finds toxic nonstick compounds in some food
The Food and Drug Administration found substantial levels of a worrisome class of nonstick, stain-resistant industrial compounds in some grocery store meats and seafood and in off-the-shelf chocolate cake, according to FDA researchers.
Local
Contracts for 13,000 nurses at Twin Cities hospitals expiring with no new deal
RNs at 14 hospitals have not authorized a strike, but some go picketing.
Local
Minnesota medical providers work with patients to balance health with fasting during Ramadan
The prohibitions on eating, drinking and taking oral medications during the day can run into conflict with managing health conditions.
Science
Minnesota-Wisconsin research finds surprising trend in heat-related illness
Researchers in the states found men in rural areas particularly vulnerable.
Science
'Joe Doe' patients turn hospital staff into detectives
Establishing identity helps avoid treatment risks and can help find next of kin to help make decisions. But privacy laws can make it a challenge.
Science
Scientists in China hope to flip switch on addiction with brain implant
Scientists test device that acts as pacemaker for brain in effort to find new way to help addicts.
Politics
Lawmakers, advocates: Work on emergency insulin program not over
Advocates for insulin plan to continue push in the next legislative session.
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