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Craig Bowron

Dr. Craig Bowron is a Twin Cities internist and writer who reports on medical topics for MinnPost. He has contributed to Minnesota Public Radio, Minnesota Monthly, the Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, Huffington Post, and Washington Post. He can be reached at craigbowronmd@gmail.com or through his blog "Craig Bowron MD: Medical Information That You Don't Have to Be Sick To Read."

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Climate change event celebrates 'traditional' Minnesota winter
Environment

Climate change event celebrates 'traditional' Minnesota winter — before it’s too late

By Craig Bowron | 02/21/13

Cross-country skiing, ice fishing? Meteorologist Paul Douglas and “green” author Bill McKibben warn of their “endangered” status.

Health

Testing for mutated genes shows promise in detecting colon cancer

By Craig Bowron | 10/30/08
A health-conscious way to celebrate turning 50 is to drink a gallon of a salty, citrusy-tasting electrolyte solution, then find yourself a couple of rolls of toilet paper and wait for its effect.
Politics & Policy

The perils of discerning 'expert medical opinion'

By Craig Bowron | 09/15/08
By Dr. Craig Bowron | Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 With increasing frequency, physicians who are recognized as leaders in their respective specialties are developing strong financial ties to the pharmaceutical or medical-device industry.