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twincities. com > 03/05/2026 > tylenol-autism-treatment

Study suggests Trump's unproven autism claims influenced care

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (574+ words) Last year, President Donald Trump told pregnant women not to take Tylenol as he promoted unproven ties between the fever reducer and autism and touted an old generic drug as a treatment for the developmental condition. For nearly three months…...

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twincities. com > 03/20/2026 > woodbury-dental-arts-restitution-account

Victims of Woodbury dentist first to receive restitution from new state account

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (420+ words) Victims of a Woodbury dentist who went bankrupt after continuing to practice without a license will be among the first consumers in the state to receive restitution under a new state fund. The restitution for more than 300 victims could run…...

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twincities. com > 10/21/2025 > music-pain-studies

Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (870+ words) Nurse Rod Salaysay works with all kinds of instruments in the hospital: a thermometer, a stethoscope and sometimes his guitar and ukulele. In the recovery unit of UC San Diego Health, Salaysay helps patients manage pain after surgery. Along with…...

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twincities. com > 09/29/2025 > cannabis-pain-drug

A drug made from marijuana reduced back pain in a large study

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (422+ words) By MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health Writer The 800-patient study by a German drugmaker is the latest evidence of the therapeutic properties of cannabis, which remains illegal under U. S. federal law even as most states have made it available for medical or…...

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twincities. com > 09/23/2025 > tylenol-pregnant-moms

Trump's Tylenol and vaccine warnings leave some pregnant women concerned, others angry

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (780+ words) Faith Ayer had no qualms about taking Tylenol for chronic migraines and COVID-19 during her pregnancy, and grew disappointed and angry as she watched President Donald Trump rail against the pain medicine. "A lot of the claims that were shared…...

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twincities. com > 07/29/2025 > kratom-drugs

US health officials crack down on kratom-related products after complaints from supplement industry

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (569+ words) By MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health Writer The chemical, known as 7- hydroxymitragynine, is a component of kratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia that has gained popularity in the U. S. as an unapproved treatment for pain, anxiety and drug dependence. In recent…...

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twincities. com > 07/15/2025 > childrens-minnesota-names-dr-emily-chapman-new-president-and-ceo

Children's Minnesota names Dr. Emily Chapman new president and CEO

8+ mon, 4+ week ago  (192+ words) On July 15, 2025, Emily Chapman was announced as the new president and CEO of Children's Minnesota, which operates pediatric hospitals in St. Paul and Minneapolis. The appointment comes after a months-long national search following the retirement of Dr. Marc Gorelick. Chapman,…...