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'Schools are missing out': St. Paul dad pushes colleges to embrace students on autism spectrum
A St. Paul business owner and filmmaker wants colleges to recognize strengths of "neurodivergent" students including his son.
Duluth
35 Minnesotans sickened by contaminated fresh basil
The cases have been linked to basil imported from Mexico at restaurants in Rochester, Hermantown and Duluth, according to the Minnesota Health Department.
Local
It's soon to be the law in Minnesota — no vaping in most public places
"It's an important step in making sure we're not normalizing the use of e-cigarette tobacco use," Minnesota Rep. Laurie Halverson said.
Science
Scientists say they found cure for HIV for some mice
It's an achievement the scientists say could be a step toward a cure for humans.
Science
U, Mayo researchers link doctor burnout to bias
While numerous studies have examined racial disparities in health care, and physician burnout, few had established a link between the two.
Science
New weapons against cancer: Bacteria programmed to kill
This microbial Trojan Horse could one day target cancer cells without flooding the body full of medicine that cause side effects.
Science
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer tied to dementia risk
The large study from Penn Medicine makes decisions even harder about a level of treatment often added for men with aggressive or metastatic prostate cancer.
North Metro
Criminal act may be behind death of 61-year-old Brooklyn Center care facility patient
Police say the pneumonia patient's tracheal tube was lodged down her throat and her suction device turned off.
West Metro
Virtual reality lets seniors travel without leaving home
VR technology engages memory-care patients as entertainment and therapy.
Local
Minn. doctors welcome Trump's challenge on kidney disease
Cutting kidney failure starts with screenings; could save lives and billions of dollars in care.
Minneapolis
E. coli surge sends annual milk carton boat races to dry land
Instead of paddling Sunday, participants will be on foot racing while carrying their homemade ships on dry land.
Science
New medical scan allows doctors to get images of your whole body within minutes
Scan covers whole body, offering faster results.
Science
Triclosan may increase women's risk of osteoporosis
Chemical in antibacterials may harm women's bone density.
Science
New research leads hospitals to snuff out surgical smoke
HealthEast's three East Metro hospitals adopted a zero-tolerance policy last year requiring them to use "evacuation" systems in OR procedures.
Local
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Minnesota's medical pot program working for PTSD
More than 70% of respondents say state's medical program lessens their symptoms.
West Metro
Treatment of the mentally ill improves in Hennepin County, but costs continue to rise
The County Board heard the findings and recommendations of a mental health system review it requested in January.
Ebola outbreak in Congo declared a global health emergency
The deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo is now an international health emergency, the World Health Organization announced Wednesday after a case was confirmed in a city of 2 million people .
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