YMCA Offers New Services in Itasca County
Grand Rapids Offers One-Stop-Shop for Community
The Grand Rapids YMCA is revealing a major renovation, including a small Grand Itasca Clinic in its building
Health-imported
Wis. Senate Approves 20-Week Abortion Ban Bill
The Wisconsin state Senate has advanced a fast-tracked bill that would ban non-emergency abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
How Clean is Your Toothbrush?
Study: Toothbrushes May Contain Feces
The tooth brush – it is mankind’s tool for oral hygiene.
Giving Your Love Life a Boost
If you want to keep your love life going strong whether you’re in your 20s or 80s – listen up.
Study: Body’s Immune System May Help Treat Cancer
Researchers are hailing a potential breakthrough when it comes to treating cancer.
Wis. Lawmakers Advance 20-Week Abortion Ban Bill
A Wisconsin Senate committee has advanced a bill that would ban non-emergency abortion procedures after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Melanoma Rates Double Since 1980s
Melanoma rates have more than doubled since the early 1980s.
CDC: More Young People Getting Tested for HIV
Nearly one-fifth of teens and younger adults have been tested recently for HIV – the virus that causes AIDS.
Lyme Disease: Signs and Treatment
It’s that time of the year again to check yourself for ticks if you’ve been outdoors in hopes of preventing Lyme disease.
Martial Arts Tournament Raises Money for Kids
Since 1897 Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare has provided tailored services to children with rare conditions.
Doctors’ unease puts medical marijuana patients in a bind
Some medical professionals shying away from program
Patients hoping to access medical marijuana may struggle to register for the medicine as doctors and hospitals shy away from the new program.
Anglers Fish for a Cure
“We decided pretty early on after the first hour or two that we were gonna go for bass,” said Gary Hage.
20th Annual ALS Walleye Tournament
Anglers Head Out to Island Lake to Find a Cure
An estimated 30,000 Americans are living with ALS.
Six Best Ways to Quit Smoking
Studies have found six methods that can increase your chances of success in quitting smoking.
Doctors: Dating Apps Lead to Rise in STDs
You might want to think twice before using apps like Tinder or Ok Cupid.
Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy, Young
Being forgetful as our hair goes gray doesn’t mean we’re losing it.
Study: Eye Training Doesn’t Help Dyslexia in Kids
Eye training or other vision therapies will not treat dyslexia in children.
Non-Profit Focuses on Climate-Friendly Eating
What's in the Food we Eat?
From farm to table your food can make quite the journey before making it on to your plate. It may pose the question as to what’s in the food we eat?
Living With Parkinson’s Disease
About a half million Americans are affected by Parkinson’s disease.
WI Man Pronounced Dead, but then Starts Moving
Man Pronounced Dead, but then Starts Moving
A Milwaukee County medical examiner’s report says a 46-year-old man was pronounced dead after collapsing at his Milwaukee apartment, but then started moving his limbs just as he was about to be taken to the morgue.
Massage Therapy Tested on Cancer Survivors
Designed to Help Offset Extreme Fatigue
We’ve all heard claims about the healing properties of touch on the human body.
Annual Bike Rodeo Encourages Kids to Get Out & Ride
Children Learn Basic Bike Skills & Safety Tips
Thursday, elementary students in the Hillside neighborhood practiced their basic bike skills at the 2nd annual bike rodeo.
People See for Themselves Dangers of Texting & Driving
Virtual Driving Simulator Changes Attitudes of Twin Ports Drivers
Injury from head trauma is the leading cause of death for people ages 1 through 44.
The Best Sunscreens for UVA, UVB Protection
Studies have shown that applying the correct sunscreen can protect you from developing skin cancer and can even keep you looking younger.
HPV Linked to Oral Cancer
If caught early, oral cancer has a very good survival rate.
Art Show Celebrates Grief Unit
Works of art, Monday, helped celebrate 30 years of the Grief Support Services unit at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.
More Moms Using Laughing Gas During Delivery
Some of the dentist’s tools are making it into the delivery room as more and more women are choosing nitrous oxide to help them have their baby.
Skin Cancer Survivor’s Treatment Picture Goes Viral
A picture that may be hard to look at includes a message that is going viral.
Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College Awarded Grant
Over $170,000 Towards Training Programs for Healthcare Professionals
The Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has received a grant to expand a curriculum and training program.
4th Annual Grown By Our Own
Local Home-Growers, Consumers Discuss Healthy Eating
Everybody knows eating locally benefits not only your health, but also the local economy. But Wednesday night, local home–growers in Two Harbors made a push for others to jump on the bandwagon.
The Importantance of Regular Check Ups
When you are not feeling well, you go see the doctor, but when you’re feeling fine, a trip to the doctor may be in order.
Plastic Ban Movement Gaining Momentum in MN
Duluth Addresses Overuse of Plastic Bags
The City of Duluth sends 3,200 tons of plastic waste to the landfill every year. A movement that gained momentum in California is going national.
Packers Quarterback Earns $50,000 for Charity on Jeopardy
Rodgers Wins "Celebrity Jeopardy"; $50,000 for Childhood Cancer Research
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has earned $50,000 for childhood cancer research playing “Celebrity Jeopardy.”
Duluth Turns Turquoise to Honor National Women’s Lung Health Week
Lung Cancer is #1 Killer of Women
The American Lung Association reports lung cancer kills more women in the country than any other type of cancer.
St. Louis County Board Bans E-Cigarettes in Public Places
Banned in Public Places, Retail Environments and Work Places
Another step has been taken to end the use of e-cigarettes in indoor public places.
Study: Grocery List Helps With Weight Loss
Diet and exercise are essential to slimming down, but something as simple as a grocery list could help jump start your weight loss journey.
Mental Health Fair to Erase Stigma in Duluth
6 Organizations to Help Educate
Dealing with mental health challenges, big and small, can be tough, but there is help.
The Benefits of Colorful Foods
Farmers across the country are seeding, sowing and tilling the land, which means more fresh and colorful produce at grocery stores and outdoor markets this summer.
Doctors: Gel Manicures Increase Skin Cancer Risk
Gel manicures are a popular way to get your nails done, but it could come with some dangerous side effects.
WI Republicans Introduce Bill Banning Abortions After 20 Weeks
Wisconsin Republicans have introduced a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
UMD Health Students Showcase Talents
A special student showcase was on display Wednesday at UMD, with a goal of landing jobs.
Using Natural Ways to Boost Your Mood
You exercise regularly, get enough zzzz’s and follow a healthy diet, but you still find yourself feeling ‘blah’ from time to time.
Veterans Push for Medical Marijuana PTSD Treatment
The wounds of war are often far worse for soldiers emotionally than physically.
Cookies for ‘Superheroes in Scrubs’
Hibbing Chamber Recognizes National Nurses Day
The Hibbing Area Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Innovative Network Committee recognized National Nurses Day.
Keeping Teeth Healthy While Living With Diabetes
Those living with diabetes are three times more likely to get gum disease than healthy people.
A Walk to End Using the “R” Word
An event kicked off to eliminate the use of a slur primarily used against people with disabilities.
Consuming Peanuts May Lead to Fewer Peanut Allergies
A new study suggests consuming, not avoiding peanuts may lead to fewer peanut allergies in kids.
Twin Ports Dermatology Now Seeing Patients
More Innovative, Effective Products Available
If you’re experiencing troubles finding a dermatology clinic, you’re in luck! Friday, Twin Ports Dermatology made their debut.
HIV Cases Increased Slightly Last Year in Minnesota
More than 300 New HIV Cases Reported
Health officials say Minnesota reported more than 300 new HIV cases last year, bringing the number of residents living with the virus that causes AIDS to nearly 8,000.
Managing Exercise-Induced Asthma
Being out of breath while you exercise happens all the time. But for some, it’s more than just pushing yourself too hard.
