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  Saturday, March 13th, 2010

More Health Report Stories

Frostbite in the Northland; less common than you might think

2 months ago

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DULUTH - In the cold of the Northland winter, you might think frostbite is a common occurrence. » read more 

Budget cuts makes "quit smoking" resolution harder for Wisconsin

2 months ago

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SUPERIOR - If your new year's resolution is to quit smoking, your success might depend on which side of the bridge you live on. » read more 

Health report: Sleep apnea symptoms, dangers, treatment

2 months ago

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By Nicolette Helling & photojournalist Carrie Kohlmeier, FOX 21 News

DULUTH - Every night, there are people who stop breathing while they sleep.

Without knowing it, these people repeatedly have no air intake for as long as two minutes at a time, and something as simple as snoring could be a sign of this more serious disorder.

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Smoking ban in Duluth low-income housing promotes health

3 months ago

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DULUTH - Residents of Duluth high rise buildings will be living in smoke–free facilities by spring of next year. » read more 

Winter heart health: Think twice before picking up a shovel

3 months ago

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DULUTH - This week's snowfall has many Northlanders out shoveling for the first time in a year.

And with that necessary job comes some serious risks. » read more 

Duluth woman takes heart health challenge for loved one who couldn't

3 months ago

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DULUTH - 12 women in the Northland are undergoing red makeovers to become more healthy.  That includes one woman who's doing it for someone who never got the chance to make healthy choices in life. » read more 

Coleman, others experience Bell's palsy's frightening effects

3 months ago

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DULUTH - In September, former U.S. Senator Norm Coleman announced he had been diagnosed with Bell's palsy.

Half of his face was temporarily paralyzed. » read more 

Special water: Making a difference

4 months ago

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SUPERIOR - A Northland scientist has created a new type of thickened liquid – helping those who haven't quenched their thirst in years.

At least 17 million people in the United States live with Dysphagia, a condition that makes it difficult to swallow. » read more 

Music therapy helps Northlanders deal with death

4 months ago

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SUPERIOR - Death is a frightening thought for most people and it's typically not something you want would want to sing about. » read more 

Minnesota man racks up $400,000 bill while battling H1N1

5 months ago

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MINNEAPOLIS - President Obama says the H1N1 pandemic has the potential to over–burden the country's health care system. » read more 

H1N1 "swine flu" vaccine sparks debate between local doctors

5 months ago

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DULUTH - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend most people get the swine flu vaccine. » read more 

Benefit planned for Superior mother battling leukemia

5 months ago

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SUPERIOR - Cancer is devastating whenever it strikes.

But for one Superior woman, her illness meant being separated from her four young children. » read more 

Duluth clinic helps autistic children communicate

5 months ago

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DULUTH - The Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders sees 90 children a week and has 38 on a waiting list. » read more 

Northland teen overcomes illness with online learning

6 months ago

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DULUTH - High school can be a stressful time for teenagers, especially if you are different. » read more 

UMD students work to reduce toxic chemicals in household products

6 months ago

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DULUTH - Did you know that some of the household items you use everyday could have toxic chemicals like lead, chlorine, arsenic in them? » read more