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Minnesota flu-related death toll rises to 48, MDH says

Feb 14, 2020 ● By Editor

Six more people have died from flu-related illnesses in Minnesota, according to the latest weekly flu report from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). From KSTP-TV - February 13, 2020

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For kids' coughs, trying swapping over-the-counter syrups for honey

Feb 10, 2020 ● By Editor

What can desperate, sleep-starved parents give their kids? The answer might be already in the kitchen cupboard. By Selena Simmons-Duffin of National Public Radio News - February 9, 2020

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MN Department of Health reports 5 more flu-related deaths

Jan 31, 2020 ● By Editor

A total of 36 Minnesotans have died this season, including one child. The median age of those who died is 76. From KAAL-TV - January 30, 2020

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Lab tests negative for coronavirus in 2 suspected Minnesota cases

Jan 28, 2020 ● By Editor

Laboratory results from two possible Minnesota cases of coronavirus have come back negative, meaning that no cases from the December outbreak of the disease in Wuhan, China, have been confirmed here. By Tim Nelson of Minnesota Public Radio News - January 27, 2020

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How To Protect Yourself From Colds and the Flu While Traveling

Jan 15, 2020 ● By Editor

There's one good way to have your long-anticipated vacation ruined before you even leave your departing city — contract a virus. Your risk of that happening is the highest when you fly. By Ally Hirschlag of The Weather Channel - Posted: January 15, 2020

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Video: Health Officials Weigh In On Pertussis

Jan 09, 2020 ● By Editor

By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV News - January 9, 2020

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5 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health

Jan 07, 2020 ● By Editor

If you worry that you or someone you love will get heart disease or even have a heart attack, it’s understandable. From Boreal Community Media - Posted: January 6, 2020

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Shoveling Snow Dos and Don'ts

Jan 07, 2020 ● By Editor

No one loves performing this task — it's cold, wet, strenuous, and often results in some slipping and sliding around. But it's got to be done in order to protect you and others from potentially serious falls and accidents. By Ally Hirschlag from The Weather Channel - Posted: January 7, 2020

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Doctors Concerned After 505 Minnesotans Diagnosed With Flu So Far This Season

Jan 04, 2020 ● By Editor

one more person has reportedly died because of the flu, bring the season’s total number of fatalities to eight. And those numbers are concerning doctors. By Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield of WCCO-TV Posted: January 4, 2020

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Yes, You Can Get Hurt Cross-Country Skiing

Dec 26, 2019 ● By Editor

Here, tips on how to stay upright and in one piece. By Steve Evans of safebee.com - Posted: December 26, 2019

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