Blood Pressure Guidelines Changed By American Heart Association
DULUTH, Minn. - Almost half of all Americans are now considered to have high blood pressure according to the new parameters released by the American Heart Association. They say blood…
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FDA Clears Nerve Stimulator to Aid Recovery from Opioids
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. health authorities have cleared a brain-stimulating device for patients suffering from debilitating withdrawal symptoms caused by addiction to heroin and other opioids. The nerve stimulator…
MNSURE Sees Twice as Many Enrollees
ST. PAUL, Minn.-MNSURE has registered about 92,000 people this year through its health insurance exchange, which is twice as many as last year. Reports are also suggesting the open enrollment period has gone much smoother compared to year’s past. “Our…
Medical Experts Want You To Think About Advanced Care Planning Options
DULUTH, Minn. - With Thanksgiving around the corner, medial experts want you to bring something else to the table. The conversation of advanced care planning, which may cause fear in some, but…
Half of US Adults Have High Blood Pressure in New Guidelines
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - New guidelines lower the threshold for high blood pressure, adding 30 million Americans to those who have the condition, which now plagues nearly half of U.S. adults. High pressure, which for decades has been a top reading of at…
St. Luke's Showcases Traveling Art Show
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke’s hospital is adding some new art to their hallways for a short period of time. The hospital is hosting the traveling, community focused art exhibit known…
Gearing Up for Cold Weather
DULUTH, Minn. - Below average temperatures have been keeping the Northland cold throughout the week. For this week's Active Adventures, FOX 21's William Seay got advice for dressing for the cold weather.…
Saint Scholastica Hosts Health Career Fair
DULUTH, Minn. - A health career fair was held Wednesday at the College of Saint Scholastica. Thirty employers from across the region including St. Luke's, Essentia, and the Mayo Clinic met…
Safe Sleep Infant Week Promotes Healthy Sleeping Environment
DULUTH, Minn. - As part of Infant Safe Sleep Week medical leaders in Minnesota are making a push to cut down on unexpected infant deaths. St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth is…
"Lettuce Meet Up" with the Duluth Community Garden Program
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Community Garden Program held their first monthly get–together at Bent Paddle on Tuesday. It's called "Lettuce Meet Up!" It's a way for community gardeners to get…
Mental health conference held in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Mental health professionals from around the region met up in Duluth on Monday and Tuesday. It was the third annual Comprehensive Mental Health Conference. Organizers say it's a way…
Health Emergency Declared on Bad River
BAD RIVER, Wis.-The Bad River Tribe near Ashland has declared a public health emergency as they face an opioid abuse crisis. The goal of the declaration is to help bring…
Wisconsin Lawsuit Blames Drug Makers for Opioid Crisis
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) - Nearly two dozen Wisconsin counties say in a federal lawsuit that "nefarious and deceptive" marketing campaigns from pharmaceutical companies are responsible for the nation's opioid overdose epidemic. The lawsuit filed Tuesday says local governments' health and…
P.T.S.D. discussion held at Duluth Public Library
DULUTH, Minn. - With Veteran's Day coming up this week, some groups are having discussions surrounding mental health. A presentation was held a the Duluth Public Library discussing…
Anthem Picks Former UnitedHealth Executive to Become CEO
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Blue Cross-Blue Shield insurer Anthem has picked a former top executive from its biggest competitor to replace Joseph Swedish as its next CEO. Anthem said Monday that Gail K. Boudreaux will start Nov. 20 Swedish will serve…
