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Is Addiction a Disease?
With all the reality TV such as "My Strange Addiction","Celebrity Rehab", and "Hoarders", there's never been a time when addiction has been more widely observed. Additionally, I've noticed from scien...
Posted on 4/23/13 at 8:54 AM
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Ask the Dietitian: Is it better to eat natural forms of sugar instead of refined white sugar?
We were born to love sugar. Humans have a natural taste preference for sweets. Back in the day, sugar was a source of extra calories that was easily burned off with exercise and everyday physical acti...
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Type 1 diabetes - dancing with a Tasmanian devil
What is it really like to live every single day with type 1 diabetes? This blog is being turned over today to one of my newsroom colleagues who can speak frankly about it: She and her husband have fir...
Posted on 10/29/12 at 11:52 AM
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Minimizing tick risks
Its a product pitch, to be sure, but a news release from the makers of Insect Shield clothing is relevant just the same because tick season is upon us. Of special concern is the increase in deer ti...
Posted on 4/12/12 at 9:36 AM
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Minnesota limits walnut wood imports
Walnut wood is no longer allowed into Minnesota if it comes from 11 states with thousand cankers disease. Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson announced the quarantine to prevent the disease fr...
Posted on 8/11/11 at 5:19 PM
More blog posts about disease

Chronic disease and self-management course offered

CentraCare Health System, Long Prairie, is offering a six week Chronic Disease and Self-Management course starting October 10.

September 26, 2012

Putting their heart into it

Putting their heart into it More than 350 people braved a chilly, windy morning on September 8 to help those with heart problems. The 3rd annual Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Walk took place at City Park in Alexandria.

By Al Edenloff , September 26, 2012

Minnesota reports first West Nile virus case of 2012

The first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) disease in 2012 in a Minnesota resident has been confirmed. State health officials are urging Minnesotans to protect themselves from mosquitoes from now through the autumn frost.

July 03, 2012

$40 million available for statewide chronic disease prevention programs

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced today the availability of approximately $40 million to strengthen and better coordinate activities within state and territorial health departments aimed at preventing chronic diseases and promoting health.

By Staff Report , June 12, 2011

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Deadly disease in the spotlight tomorrow

Minnesota will commemorate World AIDS Day tomorrow – Wednesday, Dec. 1 for the 23rd consecutive year.

By Staff Report , November 30, 2010

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Report show sexually transmitted infections are increasing in Minnesota

Planned Parenthood expressed deep concern over the findings of a new report indicating high rates of sexually transmitted infections.

By Staff Report , November 28, 2010

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1,000 cyclists, 1 worthy mission

1,000 cyclists, 1 worthy mission Nearly 1,000 cyclists took off from Alexandria Monday morning to fight multiple sclerosis (MS) – a disease that 2.5 million people are struggling with worldwide.

July 28, 2010

Follow these steps to prevent heart disease, stroke

The Minnesota Diabetes and Heart Health Collaborative (MN-DC) is urging the nearly 230,000 people with diabetes in the state to take steps to prevent heart disease and stroke – the leading killers of people with diabetes.

By Staff Report , July 17, 2010

Alzheimer's disease to cost U.S. more than $20 trillion in next 40 years

A new report from the Alzheimer’s Association, “Changing the Trajectory of Alzheimer’s Disease: A National Imperative” shows that in the absence of disease-modifying treatments, the cumulative costs of care for people with Alzheimer’s from 2010 to 2050 will exceed $20 trillion, in today’s dollars.

By Staff Report , May 22, 2010

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Early warm weather means early tick season

Warm early spring weather has brought out ticks earlier than usual in many regions of Minnesota earlier than usual. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) urges anyone heading outdoors in Minnesota this spring and early summer to use tick repellents and other measures to prevent Lyme disease and other serious diseases transmitted by ticks.

By Staff Report , April 17, 2010

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Rare disorder changes life of Moorhead woman

Rare disorder changes life of Moorhead woman Brenda Rehder recently found a note, written in scolding capital letters, left on the dash of her car: “You! are abusing the handicapped parking program. Shame.”

By Patrick Springer , April 10, 2010

Tiny ticks can cause big health problems: One of three carry Lyme disease

Ticks – they’re tiny but they can cause big problems. Approximately one-third of blacklegged ticks – also called deer ticks – tested during recent years in Minnesota were positive for disease-causing organisms, say state health officials.

May 22, 2009

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Swine flu and you: FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions about the swine flu and answers from the Centers for Disease Control.

April 30, 2009

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Parents urged to make sure infants are vaccinated against Hib

A resurgence in a childhood infectious disease Hib has prompted state health officials to obtain additional vaccine and urge parents to make sure infants are getting the recommended primary series of three doses of Hib vaccine.

January 24, 2009

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A ticking danger to dogs

Lyme disease isn’t just a risk for dogs. People can get it too.

By By Megan Lusty, Staff Reporter , August 20, 2008

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