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Obama Takes Aim At Medicare Fraud
10 Mar 2010 at 3:53pm
President Obama denounced waste, inefficiency and downright
fraud in the government's health care system on Wednesday as he sought
to rally public support for his revamped overhaul plan. "Improper
payments cost taxpayers almost $100 billion last year alone," Obama
said at a rally in this St. Louis suburb.
State Cuts 200 Mental Health Care Jobs
10 Mar 2010 at 11:01am
The Minnesota Department of Human Services plans to cut 200 full-time
positions from a program that provides direct care for people with
mental illness, and will close mental health facilities in Cold Spring,
Mankato and Eveleth.
FDA: Medtronic Brain Stimulator Missed Study Goal
10 Mar 2010 at 9:50am
The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday a nerve stimulating
implant from Medtronic failed to significantly reduce seizures in
epilepsy patients.
Study Looks At Sex Life After 55
10 Mar 2010 at 7:55am
The speed limit on some highways may be 55, but it's not the age limit
when it comes to sex, CBS station KTVT-TV reports. A new study, published by the British Medical Journal, shows men and women can have healthy sexual relationships well past the age of 55.
Harry Smith Gets Colonoscopy Live On 'Early Show'
10 Mar 2010 at 9:50am
Colon cancer, according to the American Cancer Society, is the second-leading cause of death in the U.S. from cancer with more than 50,000 deaths each year. With that in mind, "Early Show" co-anchor Harry Smith decided to have a colonoscopy live on the broadcast Wednesday to raise awareness of this deadly disease.
Black Bear Research May Revolutionize Medicine
10 Mar 2010 at 6:40am
The Visible Heart Laboratory at the University of Minnesota is the only lab in the world where animal
hearts are being pre-treated with blood plasma from a black bear and
shocked back into rhythm. What they're finding has the potential to
revolutionize medicine.
Doctor, Coach: Overhand Pitches Can Cause Injury
9 Mar 2010 at 4:48pm
Unfortunately, the type of injury the Minnesota Twins' Joe Nathan has is not uncommon for professional pitchers.
CDC Assesses The Hard Lessons Of H1N1
9 Mar 2010 at 3:51pm
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is evaluating the hard lessons learned during the H1N1 flu pandemic. While it may not be over, health experts are looking ahead to next season.
Foods Pregnant Women Should Shun
9 Mar 2010 at 7:43am
Food is at the forefront of many pregnant women's minds. But what shouldn't you be eating if you're expecting? CBS News Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton, a practicing OB-GYN, said on "The Early Show" pregnant women should have a well-rounded nutritious diet. But in that diet, they shouldn't eat certain foods that may harm the baby.
Minn. Panels To Examine Health Care Compromise
9 Mar 2010 at 7:03am
Minnesota legislative panels are taking a closer look this week at a
compromise that will preserve a government health plan for the very
poor.
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DNR seeks comments on Environmental Assessment worksheet for Vermillion River...
by Steve Carroll
8 Mar 2010 at 1:37pm
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks public comments on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) that was prepared for a project to rehabilitate a portion of the Vermillion River in Empire Township, Dakota County, Minn.
Simon Lake to be considered for wildlife management designation
by Steve Carroll
8 Mar 2010 at 1:33pm
Citizens will have the opportunity Thursday, March 25, to learn about the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposal to designate western Minnesota’s Simon Lake as the state’s 45th wildlife management lake.
Roundtable video and presentations available on DNR Web site
by Steve Carroll
8 Mar 2010 at 1:15pm
Citizens who want to view video and presentations from this year’s Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) annual gathering of conservation leaders can do so by visiting the agency’s Web site.
DNR conservation officer honored by The Wildlife Society
by Steve Carroll
8 Mar 2010 at 12:33pm
The Minnesota Chapter of The Wildlife Society, comprising wildlife professionals from agencies, universities, and the private sector statewide, recognized a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officer (CO) at its annual meeting on March 2.
Springtime tradition of making maple syrup at Minnesota state parks
by Steve Carroll
8 Mar 2010 at 11:57am
Families can have sweet fun participating in the spring ritual of making maple syrup during programs being offered at several Minnesota state parks this month.
Open houses on southeastern Minnesota trout streams scheduled
by Steve Carroll
4 Mar 2010 at 12:31pm
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold six open houses in March and April to update the public on accomplishments and goals for management of trout streams in southeastern Minnesota.
New book offers tips for building backyard nesting boxes
by Steve Carroll
4 Mar 2010 at 12:18pm
Backyard birders and wildlife enthusiasts have a new resource available that helps make building and placing nest boxes easier and more enjoyable than ever.
DNR seeks watercraft inspector applicants
by Steve Carroll
4 Mar 2010 at 12:14pm
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for watercraft inspector interns to help with important work at public accesses on lakes and rivers infested with invasive species such as Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussels.
Dirk Peterson named DNR fisheries chief
by Steve Carroll
1 Mar 2010 at 1:07pm
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that Dirk Peterson has been named chief of Fisheries.
Winter roundup: weather most likely to impact pheasant, grouse
by Steve Carroll
1 Mar 2010 at 1:06pm
It’s too early to tell exactly what impact this winter’s weather will have on all Minnesota game animals, but Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildlife biologists suspect that pheasants and grouse likely will be the species most affected.
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