Battling the ‘Middle Age Spread’
As we get older, it becomes harder to get rid of that spare tire also known as the “middle age spread.”
As we get older, it becomes harder to get rid of that spare tire also known as the “middle age spread.”
Researchers say bacon, hot dogs, cold cuts and other processed meat raise the risk of cancer.
Processed meats such as hot dogs, sausage or bacon can lead to cancer, according to the World Health Organization.
A mother’s nightmare became a reality for Jacqueline Eck in July of this year, when she received a phone call that her son, Matthew Rewald, was viciously attacked by three people in Morgan Park.
Emerald Ash Borer, the larvae known to kill ash trees, has been discovered on Park Point in Duluth.
UMD students give hats to children battling cancer for Love Your Melon Day.
It turns out Botox might be useful for more than just zapping wrinkles.
You can enjoy a warm cup of coffee and support local families at the same time.
You can help in the fight against cancer this weekend.
It sounds like a no-brainer, but health experts are telling moms to cut out all alcohol while they’re pregnant.
Country Lanes hosted a celebration of breast cancer survivors and fellowship Sunday.
It’s available nearly everywhere – gas stations, sex shops and all over the internet with dozens of brands.
The original building was built in 1932, and though it had received some work over the years, representatives of the center say the interior was in dire need of an update.
Many families have picky eaters, but a small number of them are extremely picky eaters.
It’s a condition that strikes fear in the hearts of many parents.
Health care workers from countries like Uzbekistan and Ukraine stopped in Duluth as part of a three week United States tour.
They may look good, but what they’re doing to our feet is anything but pretty.
Many Americans have decided to curb or even eliminate gluten from their diets because it makes them feel better.
Clues leading to a cure for cancer may come from an unlikely source – elephants.
Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake celebrated the completion of their $38 million dollar building with a grand opening and Ribbon Cutting Event.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and CASDA in Superior is taking the lead on the issue.
Visitors to the Will Steger Wilderness Center in Ely will notice the center has a unique way to keep the lights on.
The 7th Annual Suicide Awareness Memorial Walk will take place this weekend.
Wednesday night was a night to “Take Back The Night” in Duluth.
Chlamydia is not only the most common STD, but is also the most reported infectious disease in Minnesota.
A new study says tweens who think marijuana is cool may be more likely to drive drunk in high school.
The influenza strains that go in the vaccines are based off of what is circulating in other parts of the world. But sometimes the strains change before reaching us.
If you’re thinking about skipping a flu shot this year you might want to think about your wallet.
More than 200 people gathered at the Cloquet Forestry Center, Monday night, to discuss how drug abuse is affecting their community.
The organization donates hats to children battling cancer and has reserved more than 45,000 hats to donate.
A study out of Sweden says your height may be linked to your risk of getting cancer.
Temperatures dropping means the emergency shelters, like Loaves and Fishes, fill up faster.
1 in 8 US women will develop invasive breast cancer in her life time. Though the U.S Task Force said that breast cancer screenings should be done starting at the age of 50, Essentia Health says it should be earlier.
Essentia Health hosted a special conference for healthcare professionals, with a focus on diabetes.
Statistics show one out of every 10 children will be sexually abused before the age of 18, and only one in every 10 of those cases of abuse are reported.
Walk for Wishes Duluth will take place this weekend.
The Douglas County Land Conservation Committee recommended the Land and Development Committee deny development on Hog Island.
We all know the symptoms: a sore throat, sneezing and a runny nose.
Heck of the North to take place this weekend.
Taking steps to be healthy may not prevent all breast cancers, but for most women those steps can reduce the risks.
Hundreds came out for the 9th Annual Autism Walk Northland Sunday.
The chemical found in plastics known as BPA appears to be linked with low birth weight among baby girls.
It’s a natural way to less the pain of child birth and it is gaining popularity: laughing gas.
Pumpkins are among the fruits and vegetables now in season that the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests you add to your shopping list.
Thursday afternoon, Essentia Health honored three outstanding individuals at the 17th Annual Journey awards.
Right now in Douglas County there are about 15 licensed foster homes, but officials say they need at least 10 more.
The 5K run and walk is called Emotions in Motion. The proceeds will benefit programs used to educate people about depression and suicide.
If you don’t like exercising in the summer heat, you may find fall’s lower temperatures entice you outdoors to get fit.
Right now in Minnesota you have to have a condition that qualifies you to get the medical marijuana.
Just because the blooming season is over doesn’t mean allergies aren’t still with us.