Archives for February 2016

[KMSP Fox 9, February 16, 2016]   Early last week actress Lena Dunham told fans she was going to be taking some time off to rest because of her endometriosis. It’s a condition affecting 6.3 million women and girls in the U.S. alone.
February 16, 2016
[KARE11-TV, February 15, 2016]   February is national heart month, and there have been many discussions about how diet and exercise can help prevent heart disease. But there is another area of the heart that needs our attention.
February 15, 2016
[Elk River Star, February 14, 2015]   Dan Olson’s first defibrillator never went off in the 10 years it was implanted in his body. His second one replaced his first one about five years ago, and it stood guard under Olson’s skin between his heart and shoulder for nearly another five years before it was called into serious action.
February 14, 2016
[KARE11-TV, February 13, 2016]   Registered Dietitian Janel Hemmesch with Abbott Northwestern explains the new guidelines and where sugar is hiding.
February 13, 2016
[KARE11-TV, February 12, 2016]   Did you know that a heart attack is the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S.? February is national heart health month and heart disease symptoms can start long before an actual heart attack.
February 12, 2016
[KSTP TV, February 08, 2016]   One of the most relied-upon phone numbers is 911. However, this critical system has failed to keep up with technology.
February 08, 2016
  One in seven women experience postpartum depression, but maternal mental illness isn’t always after childbirth. A federal health panel just announced recommendations for doctors to screen patients for depression throughout pregnancy.
February 08, 2016
[Star Tribune, February 06, 2016]   Device giants are also looking to dominate the market for fast-growing diseases like heart failure with a broad array of treatments. But such strategies have not stopped the overall slide.
February 06, 2016
[CTN, February 05, 2016]   A new addition to a family can be an exciting time, but it's not always easy for a child, learning to share toys, space, and attention. We met a Blaine family who found guidance in keeping their daughter involved and prepared for her future sibling's arrival at Mercy Hospital , part of Allina Health .
February 05, 2016
[WDIO, February 05, 2016]   The Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute offers a sporting life for kids and adults with disabilities for all seasons. Program Coordinator Mark Hanna says they offer many fun activities.
February 05, 2016