AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBig Tech & Youth Mental Health: Minnesota is set to receive at least $214M (up to $307M) from Meta’s $17.1B multistate settlement over alleged addictive design on Facebook and Instagram for teens, with required changes like a two-hour daily limit for ages 13–17, nighttime blocks, and stronger parental controls. Public Health & Prevention: As the school year starts, doctors in Fargo recommend the 20-20-20 screen-time rule for kids—20 seconds off every 20 minutes—plus keeping screens out of meals and before bed. Long-Term Care Oversight: Nursing homes are urged to comment on a proposed CMS rule that could expand when Medicare enrollment can be revoked, including potentially retroactive action tied to fraud, waste, and abuse efforts. Nutrition & Food Safety: General Mills says it has removed certified colors from its U.S. cereals, including Lucky Charms and Trix, switching to color from fruits, vegetables, and spices. Community Health Access: The Red Cross is asking Minnesota State Fair visitors to donate blood this week as supplies stay vulnerable heading into fall. Aging & Dementia Research: A new study links early-onset Alzheimer’s brain shrinkage on a biomarker scan to predicting how fast mild cognitive impairment may progress to dementia.
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