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Dragon Boat Festival brings breast cancer survivors together

6 months ago

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By Nicolette Helling & photojournalist Harry Baker, FOX 21 News

SUPERIOR - Having breast cancer is a frightening and life-changing experience. » read more 

Eye exams help detect diabetes, multiple sclerosis

6 months ago

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By Nicolette Helling & photojournalist John Thain, FOX 21 News » read more 

SUPERIOR - Fall is just around the corner and in Wisconsin, vision centers are busy with children getting eye exams before starting school.

When diets fail, surgery can be a weight loss option

6 months ago

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By Nicolette Helling & photojournalists Harry Baker & Jeff Ernewein, FOX 21 News » read more 

DULUTH - Obesity in the U.S. has been rising dramatically over the past 20 years, and in the Northland, over 24 percent of people are clinically obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Yoga can improve health in more ways than one

6 months ago

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By Nicolette Helling & photojournalist Jeff Ernewein, FOX 21 News » read more 

DULUTH - It's been practiced in India for 5,000 years.  Now, yoga is becoming a more common form of exercise in the U.S.

Celiac disease now four times more common than 50 years ago

7 months ago

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By Nicolette Helling & photojournalist John Thain, FOX 21 News

DULUTH - Researchers are calling it a potentially "significant public health issue."

According to a new study by the Mayo Clinic, celiac disease is four times more likely to be diagnosed today than it was 50 years ago.

It's not just being recognized more, celiac disease is occurring more in the U.S., according to a new study by the Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Steven Squillace is a gastroenterologist at St. Mary's Duluth Clinic and diagnoses people with celiac every week. » read more 

New ways to protect your skin, changes to protection standards

7 months ago

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By Nicolette Helling & photojournalist Adam Jagunich, FOX 21 News » read more 

DULUTH - Most people know sunscreen is important when the sun is shinning, but did you know there are now clothes and laundry soaps that will help protect your skin?

New business focuses on nutrition

7 months ago

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By Nicolette Helling & photojournalists Jeff Ernewein & Carrie Kohlmeier, FOX 21 News » read more 

DULUTH - Emily Erickson is devoted to helping others plan a healthier life, and with her new business Nutritional Balance, she plans to do just that.

11-year old Duluth girl needs kidney

7 months ago

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By Nicolette Helling & photojournalist Carrie Kohlmeier, FOX 21 News

DULUTH - Ellie Olson is a very special 11-year old. » read more 

In her young life she has dealt with three serious health problems and is now in kidney failure.

Want to run a marathon? Here are some tips

8 months ago

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By Nicolette Helling & photojournalist John Thain, FOX 21 News

DULUTH - Watching thousands of Grandma's Marathon runners pass you by can be inspiring.

But what does it take to run 26.2 miles? » read more 

Medication Therapy Management offered at SMDC

8 months ago

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By Melissa Ganje, FOX 21 News
with photojournalist Jeff Ernewein » read more 

DULUTH - If you're taking multiple medications to treat an illness or improve your quality of life, drug interactions or negative side effects can be a problem.  Now, a service at SMDC can help make sure the medication you're on is effective and safe for you.

Haircut honors a lost friend and helps others struggling

8 months ago

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By Beth Jett, FOX 21 News » read more 

DULUTH - A Duluth woman is changing her appearance to make a statement, help others and remember a friend.

Acupunture in the Northland

8 months ago

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By Nicolette Helling, FOX 21 News » read more 

DULUTH - "I'm twisting the needle to get the energy," said Emily Hysjulien to her patient.

Mental Health Awareness Month inspires Northlanders to tell their stories

9 months ago

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By Nicolette Helling, FOX 21 News » read more 

DULUTH - Mental illness can be a stigmatized topic, keeping people from seeking the help they need.

"Quarter a Cut" campaign raises money for mammography unit

9 months ago

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By Nicolette Helling, FOX 21 News » read more 

SUPERIOR - At some salons, a hair cut isn't just a hair cut anymore.  They are donating a quarter–a–cut to help to improve the lives of breast cancer patients in the Northland.

Domestic violence victims heal with art

9 months ago

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By Amy Swanoski, FOX 21 News  » read more 

SUPERIOR - A local community project has survivors of domestic violence 'creating a journey into healing with art.'