The loneliness epidemic: Why we’re lonely and how we can build connections
Here’s a striking piece of information: Social isolation is as deadly as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. Loneliness is an epidemic in the United States. We’re approaching one year since the U.S. Surgeon General released a groundbreaking report on loneliness and isolation. Two researchers joined MPR News host Angela Davis to help us […]
The loneliness epidemic: Why we’re lonely and how we can build connections
Here’s a striking piece of information: Social isolation is as deadly as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. Loneliness is an epidemic in the United States. We’re approaching one year since the U.S. Surgeon General released a groundbreaking report on loneliness and isolation. Two researchers joined MPR News host Angela Davis to help us […]
‘Overdue for action’: Pharmacists press for financial help, changes to prevent closures
Independent pharmacists on Tuesday urged lawmakers to take action to boost their Medicaid reimbursement rates to help them stay afloat financially. Without a lifeline, a group representing pharmacists said some around the state would have to close their doors in coming months. The request comes as more independent pharmacies face financial strains. Roughly 34 percent […]
‘Overdue for action’: Pharmacists press for financial help, changes to prevent closures
Independent pharmacists on Tuesday urged lawmakers to take action to boost their Medicaid reimbursement rates to help them stay afloat financially. Without a lifeline, a group representing pharmacists said some around the state would have to close their doors in coming months. The request comes as more independent pharmacies face financial strains. Roughly 34 percent […]
The loneliness epidemic: Why we’re lonely and how we can build connections
Here’s a striking piece of information: Social isolation is as deadly as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. Loneliness is an epidemic in the United States. We’re approaching one year since the U.S. Surgeon General released a groundbreaking report on loneliness and isolation. Wednesday at 9 a.m., we’ll see how we’re doing. We’re checking […]
The loneliness epidemic: Why we’re lonely and how we can build connections
Here’s a striking piece of information: Social isolation is as deadly as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. Loneliness is an epidemic in the United States. We’re approaching one year since the U.S. Surgeon General released a groundbreaking report on loneliness and isolation. Wednesday at 9 a.m., we’ll see how we’re doing. We’re checking […]
Texas person is diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows
A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows, health officials said Monday. The patient is being treated with an antiviral drug and their only reported symptom was eye redness, Texas health officials said. Health officials say the person had been […]
Texas person is diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows
A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows, health officials said Monday. The patient is being treated with an antiviral drug and their only reported symptom was eye redness, Texas health officials said. Health officials say the person had been […]
Court gives final approval to 3M ‘forever chemicals’ settlement
A federal judge has approved 3M’s more-than-$10 billion settlement with drinking water suppliers over contamination from so-called “forever chemicals.” The settlement, first announced last year, resolves class-action lawsuits filed by public water suppliers over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. The human-made chemicals have been widely used in a variety of products, and don’t break […]
Court gives final approval to 3M ‘forever chemicals’ settlement
A federal judge has approved 3M’s more-than-$10 billion settlement with drinking water suppliers over contamination from so-called “forever chemicals.” The settlement, first announced last year, resolves class-action lawsuits filed by public water suppliers over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. The human-made chemicals have been widely used in a variety of products, and don’t break […]