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Coast Guard medevacs injured hiker off Michigan’s remote Isle Royale

Aug 12, 2020 09:20AM ● By Editor

Monday morning’s rescue trip was handled by a helicopter crew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City, the military said. The Coast Guard’s Sector Command Center was notified of the injured person, and sent the crew of the MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter to respond. By Tanda Gmiter of mlive.com - August 12, 2020

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Video: New face mask study determines which types are most effective

Aug 12, 2020 06:36AM ● By Editor

A new study out of Duke University used a laser beam to determine which types of masks are most effective. By Alex Jokich from KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - August 12, 2020

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Video: Klobuchar to CDC: Prepare for potential outbreak of rare disease that mostly affects children

Aug 08, 2020 06:08AM ● By Editor

Sen. Amy Klobuchar sent a letter Friday urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to plan for a possible outbreak of a rare, polio-like illness that mostly affects children. It's called acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM. By Crystal But of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - August 7, 2020

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Avoiding Care During the Pandemic Could Mean Life or Death

Aug 02, 2020 08:36AM ● By Editor

By John M. Glionna of Kaiser Health News • July 31, 2020

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Warm Weather Skin Care Tips

Aug 01, 2020 02:16PM ● By Editor

Although it's often overlooked, skin is an essential organ that needs special attention and care. From Boreal Community Media - August 1, 2020

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How You Can Help Fight Lyme Disease

Jul 30, 2020 02:48PM ● By Editor

Summer means it’s time to check for ticks, especially if you have recently spent time outdoors, taking part in activities such as hiking, camping, gardening, dog-walking or more. From Boreal Community Media - July 30, 2020

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Video: Vaping Remains High Concern For Health Officials During Pandemic

Jul 26, 2020 07:44AM ● By Editor

The Minnesota’s Department of Health says 11 people have been hospitalized this summer with severe lung injuries related to vaping. The patients’ median age was 18 years old, going as young as 14. By David Schuman of WCCO-TV - July 25, 2020

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Video: The Do’s And Don’ts Of Face Masks, Including How Best To Clean Them

Jul 25, 2020 07:49AM ● By Editor

By Heather Brown of WCCO-TV - July 24, 2020

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Chronic Lyme disease – does it exist?

Jul 19, 2020 12:00PM ● By Editor

By John Nathaniel Aucott, Director of the Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Research Center, Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University from The Conversation - July 19, 2020

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What's the best way to care for a loved one with COVID-19?

Jul 18, 2020 08:32AM ● By Editor

By Pranav Baskar of National Public Radio News - July 17, 2020

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