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Early jump in RSV hospitalizations concerns Minnesota experts

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Early jump in RSV hospitalizations concerns Minnesota experts

Severe cases of respiratory syncytial virus are already near typical peak levels. It could spell trouble for the cold and flu season ahead. MINNEAPOLIS — Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was hard to escape respiratory syncytial (RSV) virus during winter months in Minnesota. Since the pandemic started, it’s hard to know when you might … Read more

Eat a handful of walnuts a day to lower your blood pressure, study suggests

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Eat a handful of walnuts a day to lower your blood pressure, study suggests

Eating a handful of walnuts a day could reduce your blood pressure, lower weight gain and in turn cut the risk of diabetes and heart disease, a new study finds. Scientists at the University of Minnesota un-earthed the miraculous potential benefits of the nuts after monitoring the diets of 3,300 people for more than 25 … Read more