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MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Health Care Bills

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

As we move into the tenth week of the legislative session, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Megan Verdeja breaks down what’s happening at the Minnesota State Capitol and provides an update on health care bills. Listing circumstances under which an individual health plan cannot be renewed.

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How Gut Health and Digestion Influence Cholesterol Levels

Imperial Center Family Medicine

The liver manufactures new cholesterol molecules and captures excess from circulation for excretion. To eliminate excess cholesterol, specialized liver enzymes transform it into bile salts that get stored in your gallbladder. LDL and HDL are two famous examples, carrying cargo to and from tissues and blood vessels as needed.

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Baby Formula Shortages

Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

Purchase from well-recognized distributors, grocers, and pharmacies rather than individually sold or auction sites. Always mix formula as directed by the manufacturer. If your child has special health needs, be sure to check with their doctor about medically appropriate and safe feeding alternatives. Check social media groups.

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Aging and Climate Change: Karl Pillemer, Leslie Wharton, & Ruth McDermott-Levy

GeriPal

was supported by the fossil fuel industry , because it shifted responsibility for change from industry to individuals. I actually wonder though, since we’re on a GeriPal broadcast, I think that people are under emphasizing the special risk of older people. Voting and emailing congress to advocate for systemic change (e.g.

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FDA Announces it is Ready to Act on Menthol Cigarettes, but its Success is Uncertain

FDA Law

In 2009, Congress specifically exempted “tobacco or menthol” when it prohibited all other flavored cigarettes under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA)’s “ Special Rule for Cigarettes.” Federal actions on menthol cigarettes. ordered the FDA to develop a distinct, streamlined marketing process for premium cigars.

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FDA Announces it is Ready to Act on Menthol Cigarettes, but its Success is Uncertain

FDA Law

In 2009, Congress specifically exempted “tobacco or menthol” when it prohibited all other flavored cigarettes under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA)’s “ Special Rule for Cigarettes.” Federal actions on menthol cigarettes. ordered the FDA to develop a distinct, streamlined marketing process for premium cigars.

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