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#Dateability, a #datingapp for disabled and chronically ill people, is expanding its user base and spotlighting connections from members who say they finally feel understood and accepted. Source: #APNews

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A unique app is changing the dating game for disabled and chronically ill people
A unique app is changing the dating game for disabled and chronically ill people. Dateability was created by sisters Jacqueline and Alexa Child. It was inspired by Jacqueline's own experiences
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December 17, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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#Minnesota hospitals are losing millions, insurance rates are rising, and care options are shrinking statewide. Patients and providers are both under pressure. What happens if this trend continues? Source: #HometownSource

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Minnesota’s health care crisis deepens
Recent headlines tell a story greater Minnesota already knows too well: our health care system is in trouble, and the strain is growing.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Milwaukee Public Schools will launch a districtwide special education audit in March to assess how well it serves students with disabilities. Source: #MilwaukeeNeighborhoodNewsService

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MPS plans audit to look at how it serves students with disabilities
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius is gearing up for a districtwide special education audit. 
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December 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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While not all gifts are helpful, this list gets it right. 20 useful, non-medical ideas for disabled and chronically ill folks. What would you add? Source: #TBQTalks

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20 Unique and Useful Gifts for Your Disabled and Chronically Ill Loved Ones
Gift ideas that will surprise and delight your loved ones dealing with disability or chronic illness - from someone who knows!
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December 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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North Dakota Protection & Advocacy marked the 50th anniversary of #IDEA, highlighting how the law expanded education access for students with disabilities and cautioning against federal proposed cuts. Source: #WahpetonDailyNews

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North Dakota Protection & Advocacy highlights 50 years of IDEA, warns of federal threats
As the nation marks the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the North Dakota Protection and Advocacy Project is recognizing the law’s impact while warning of
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December 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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December 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Sunset Terrace Elementary in Rochester celebrated Inclusive Schools Week with a Unified Breakfast, pairing students with and without cognitive disabilities through shared activities. Source: #KTTC

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Celebrating inclusion at Sunset Terrace Elementary School
Sunset Terrace Elementary School in Rochester hosted a Unified Breakfast Thursday as part of Inclusive Schools Week.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Native groups in #Minnesota are expanding programs to protect unhoused women, addressing high #homelessness rates and dangers like trafficking. Source: #SahanJournal

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MN Native groups expand efforts to protect unhoused women - MinnPost
The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center is working to provide culturally grounded services, including housing, when need is growing.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Nurses in New York held a virtual town hall to warn that major federal cuts to #Medicaid and #healthcare could reduce hospital services, pediatric care, and coverage for millions. Source: #WWNYTV

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Nurses are sounding the alarm over healthcare cuts
Nurses are starting to sound the alarm over healthcare cuts in a virtual town hall meeting on Wednesday night.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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An autistic artist with limited verbal communication has won one of the UK’s top art awards. Nnena Kalu, 59, is the first artist with a learning disability to receive the Turner Prize. Source: #DisabilityScoop

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Acclaimed Prize Goes To Artist With Autism, Limited Verbal Communication
One of the most prestigious contemporary art awards in the world is for the first time going to an artist with a developmental disability.
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December 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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A new study shows PT5B neurons may cause exaggerated beta waves in the motor cortex, disrupting movement and contributing to motor problems. Source: #ParkinsonsNewsToday

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Brain ‘short circuit’ behind Parkinson’s motor issues: Simulation
A supercomputer simulation reveals how dysfunctional neurons, known as PT5B, can lead to movement problems in Parkinson’s disease.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Congressional lawmakers are calling for a crackdown on unaccredited “claim shark” companies that charge disabled #veterans illegal fees for help with VA disability benefit claims and may misuse private data. Source: #NPR

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Congress calls for a crackdown on companies charging disabled vets
Congress is calling for action in response to reporting last week from NPR that "claim shark" companies are using aggressive tactics to make millions off of veterans, despite warnings from VA's that it may be illegal.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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#Minnesota Gov. #Walz issued an executive order directing the MDVA to coordinate a statewide Veteran Food Pantry Network to expand food access for veterans, service members, and families. Source: #KSTP

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Gov. Walz issues executive order to create Minnesota food pantry network for veterans
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued an executive order directing the Department of Veteran Affairs to create a statewide Veteran Food Pantry Network to support veterans, service members and their families.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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Federal filings show that some #HeadStart programs were told to avoid terms such as “disability,” “women,” and “minority” in funding requests. Source: #NPR

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Head Start centers told to avoid 'disability,' 'women' and more in funding requests
New court documents reveal a list of nearly 200 words or phrases the Trump administration told Head Start programs it does not want to see in their funding requests.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Proposed federal funding changes from #HUD would sharply reduce permanent housing support for people experiencing #homelessness, forcing shelters in #Wisconsin to rely more on short‑term services. Source: #WPR

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Wisconsin shelters could be hit by proposed cuts to federal funding for homeless housing
The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced steep changes to federal funding for homeless assistance programs last month, cutting support for permanent housing programs by more than half. Milwaukee advocates say the changes risk putting people on the street.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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#UnitedAirlines is expanding its disability employment efforts with a #SpecialOlympics collaboration to hire more individuals with disabilities for customer service roles at major airports. Source: #DisabilityScoop

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United Airlines To Expand Disability Employment Effort
Through an industry first collaboration with Special Olympics, plans are underway for United Airlines to hire more individuals with disabilities at major airports across the country.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter and NO₂, air pollutants, is tied to more severe #heartdisease, even at low levels. Source: #MedicalXpress

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Air pollution linked to more severe heart disease
Long-term exposure to common air pollutants is associated with more advanced coronary artery disease—with notable differences between women and men—according to a large-scale study of more than 11,000 adults presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
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December 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Even moderate #alcohol consumption is linked to a higher risk of several cancers, and risk varies by genetics, lifestyle, and social factors. Thoughts? Source: #ScienceDaily

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Even moderate drinking carries a bigger cancer risk than you think
Researchers found that both how often and how much someone drinks significantly shape their cancer risk, even at moderate levels. Vulnerability varies across groups, with genetics, socioeconomic status, obesity, and lifestyle behaviors amplifying harm. The review also uncovered gender differences, beverage-specific risks, and biological pathways that intensify cancer development.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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Nearly 70% of #Medicaid enrollees diagnosed with #OUD don’t receive medications within 6 months, and access is lowest among Black and Hispanic individuals. Source: #HealthDay

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Almost 70 Percent of Medicaid Enrollees With Opioid Use Disorder Do Not Receive Meds
TUESDAY, Dec. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- More than 69 percent of Medicaid enrollees with a new diagnosis of opioid use disorder (OUD) do not receive treatment
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December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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#AI now helps read heart ultrasounds in minutes. A new tool automates 18 measurements during echocardiography speeds up diagnosis of heart disease and yields more uniform results. Source: #MedicalXpress

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New AI tool improves heart test evaluation
A new AI tool can rapidly evaluate data from echocardiography, an imaging test commonly used to diagnose heart disease, according to new research led by Cedars-Sinai. The study, published in JACC, found the tool could speed up the testing process and yield more uniform results.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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#AI is being explored for #dementiacare, from memory aids to virtual companions, but experts warn cost, trust, and design barriers could limit its benefit. Source: #Medscape

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AI Could Ease Caregiver Burden for Older Adults, Study Finds
Experts say many AI tools intend to support older adults, but trust, cost, and design gaps could slow adoption.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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A new #vaccine aiming to block #fentanyl before it reaches the brain is heading into its first human trial, a potential breakthrough in preventing overdoses. Source: #Wired

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A fentanyl vaccine is about to get its first major test
Vaccine trial in the Netherlands hopes to protect against fentanyl-related overdose and death.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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#UCLA researchers developed an AI model that flags likely undiagnosed #Alzheimers cases using EHRs, showing higher sensitivity across racial and ethnic groups. Source: #MedicalXpress

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AI tool can detect missed Alzheimer's diagnoses while reducing disparities
Researchers at UCLA have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can use electronic health records to identify patients with undiagnosed Alzheimer's disease, addressing a critical gap in Alzheimer's care: significant underdiagnosis, particularly among underrepresented communities.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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A federal judge blocked the Trump-era law cutting Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood across 22 states. Source: #Reuters

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US judge blocks Trump from cutting Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing in 22 states a provision of the Republican's signature tax and domestic policy bill that would deprive Planned Parenthood and local affiliates that perform abortions of Medicaid funding.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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