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Research snapshot: fighting ovarian cancer with natural killer cells

A National Institute of Health (NIH) grant awarded to University of Minnesota experts will aid a study for a new immunotherapy that could potentially treat ovarian cancer.

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Research snapshot: Chronic kidney disease linked to masked hypertension

More than one-quarter of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients could be suffering from masked hypertension, a recent UMN study found.

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Safe practices for over-the-counter pain medications

According to Jean Moon, Pharm.D., over-the-counter pain medications can be just as harmful to your body as prescription medications when used incorrectly.

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Why does my breath stink?

Patricia Lenton, M.A., talks about why bad breath occurs and how to prevent cringe-worthy odors.

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Carol Cardona, D.V.M., Ph.D., D.A.C.P.V.

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She is available to discuss access and cost of health insurance, consumer use of price and quality information, wellness program evaluation, competition in insurance and hospital markets, and evaluating the effect of the Affordable Care Act on consumers and insurers.
Alan Hirsch, M.D.

Heart disease is the number one killer of adults in America. Dr. Hirsch studies cardiovascular diseases and treatments. He also researches the impact of health policies of vascular diseases and prevention methods for at-risk communities.
Mark Schleiss, M.D.

A measles outbreak linked back to a U.S. amusement park brings attention to the importance of vaccinating children. Dr. Schleiss, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, can discuss the MMR vaccine as well as herd immunity, CMV and pediatric health.