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11/22/2025

is advancing care for through an integrated, multidisciplinary approach and novel therapies, including a vaccine targeting folate receptor-alpha and real-time surgical decision-making. Source:

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At the Mayo Clinic comprehensive cancer center, patients with ovarian cancer have access to cutting-edge treatments and innovative surgeons.

11/21/2025

submitted an application for its portion of the $1 billion rural health grant program announced by the Trump administration, aimed at improving care in rural communities. Officials caution the grant won’t offset much larger anticipated cuts to the federal program. Source:

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Find things to do in Minneapolis and the Twin Cities, from theater performances at the Orpheum to events at Xcel Energy Center and Target Center.

11/21/2025

Researchers at Mayo have developed a tool that estimates a person’s risk of developing memory and thinking problems linked with disease years before symptoms appear. It uses data including age, s*x, the APOE ε4 gene variant, and brain amyloid levels from PET scans. Source:

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Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new tool that can estimate a person's risk of developing memory and thinking problems associated with Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear.

11/21/2025

Today is Give to the Max Day. Donations to Access Press will be tripled thanks to matching funds from INN and NewsMatch partners. Contributions support disability-focused journalism in . Source:

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11/21/2025

Lowering ni****ne levels in ci******es to minimally addictive amounts could save millions of lives, according to University of Minnesota researchers. The study highlights the potential impact on rural, Indigenous, and Black communities. Source: umn.edu

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Chronic to***co use is the leading preventable cause of 18 cancer types, heart and pulmonary disease, and premature death in the U.S. In observance of National Lung Cancer Awareness month this November, Masonic Cancer Center researcher Dr. Dana Carroll can speak to how reducing ni****ne content in a...

11/21/2025

A new podcast episode explores how life at home and work in was reshaped by the pandemic. Educators, nurses, restaurant owners, and public health leaders reflect on long-term changes in their fields and in their daily routines. Source:

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How the COVID-19 pandemic affected the personal and professional lives of Iowans.

11/20/2025

A nationwide trial will test the weight-loss drug Zepbound as a potential treatment for , leveraging its anti-inflammatory effects beyond appetite suppression. While exciting, researchers caution that it is not expected to be a cure‑all. Source:

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GLP-1s are being studied for a wide range of conditions. Now, scientists will test whether their anti-inflammatory properties can help alleviate symptoms of long Covid.

11/20/2025

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11/20/2025

Rural hospitals across Iowa are bracing for significant financial pressures following federal changes to reimbursement rules, including caps on state‑directed payments and limits on provider tax rates. Analysts warn these shifts could jeopardize services in communities already operating on tight margins. Source:

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Grace Nelson, a third-year University of Iowa student from Sioux City, Iowa, was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at 18 months old and has been a powered wheelchair user since she was 3. Nelson uses a personal care attendant for 14 to 18 hours a day, seven days a week — a program paid for...

11/20/2025

A new program distributes free GPS devices to help locate individuals with cognitive disabilities who are at risk of going missing. Families and caregivers say the tool could offer greater peace of mind in urgent situations. Source:

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For families of those whose disabilities put them at higher risk of wandering, a program that distributes free technology offers a lifeline.

11/19/2025

nonprofits warn that proposed changes to federal housing grants could displace thousands who have transitioned out of . The is planning to cap funds for permanent supportive housing, a move advocates say could cut Minnesota’s share in half. Source:

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Dozens of Minnesota nonprofits and advocates warn that planned federal housing grant changes could mean thousands of Minnesotans overcoming homelessness will return to the streets.

11/19/2025

Two friends, Emily Nott and Miso Kwak, have created Crip Wisdoms: A Feminist Disability Coloring Book, a zine-style activity book that blends ideas with coloring, reflection prompts, and tactile access for blind readers. Source:

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Emily Nott and Miso Kwak, the creators behind "Crip Wisdoms," worked with a braille publisher to create a tactile version of the book for blind readers.