Health

What you need to know about infant immunization

Thursday, 04 April 2013 11:28 The Minnesota Department of Health, Immunization Program

Vaccines are a very important part of protecting your children and yourself from some serious diseases. Anyone who has seen a person die or get very sick from a disease that could be prevented by a vaccine knows how important they are.

Local Food Resource Hubs registration is open now

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 14:27

Registration is now open for Twin Cities residents who are interested in joining their local neighborhood gardening network, where they can connect with other gardeners and get access to low-cost seeds and plants.

Members of area churches fight urban obesity epidemic

Monday, 01 April 2013 14:23

When Marcia Pruitt set out to create a church program that could help her rally support for her own healthier living and weight loss goals, she found a whole new mission.

5 wellness tips for Dads: Feel good all year round

Tuesday, 26 March 2013 09:51

Keeping children healthy through the winter is a top priority for parents. Fathers playing an active role in their children's lives, including their health and safety, can make a positive difference. Dads, you can take several simple steps so colds and flu don't stop your kids and you from spending time together.

Planning Healthy Ramsey survey

Tuesday, 12 March 2013 11:25

Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health is asking individuals who live and work in Ramsey County to share their ideas on the top health issues facing the County by taking a short online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NLRVKVLThe survey is confidential and asks the public's opinions on a range of community health issues such as alcohol and tobacco use, access to medical and dental services, infectious diseases, the health of babies and children, and environmental issues. Survey respondents will not be asked about their personal health problems or behaviors.

Add spice to enhance flavor and your health

Friday, 08 March 2013 14:01 Nicole Winbush MD

Spices can be a great way to improve the taste of food and increase food's health benefits. Flavors provided by spices can decrease the use of salt and fat in dishes without compromising taste. Spices can also be a rich source of nutrients and trace minerals that we may be missing in other areas of our diet. Many spices are thought to have properties that can improve health and function in a wide variety of ways. While all of these effects may not have been proven in rigorously conducted scientific studies, they do have the wisdom of hundreds (if not thousands) of years of traditional use. The food we eat and the spices we add really can be some of our best medicine. With some basic knowledge you can start utilizing the benefits of a little added spice today. Let's get started.

Dog food recalled due to toxin, doctors urge caution

Monday, 04 March 2013 15:59

Doctors from BluePearl Veterinary Partners are urging people to stop using and return or discard certain bags of Hy-Vee dog food after the company issued a voluntary recall throughout the Midwest Friday.