Health

The Nutrition Facts Label: Helping Americans Make Heart-Healthy Choices

Thursday, 21 February 2013 13:03

February is American Heart Month, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a tool to help you achieve a heart-healthy lifestyle. It's called the Nutrition Facts Label, and it can be found on all packaged foods and beverages.

Sweet 'tea' is not a better choice

Thursday, 21 February 2013 12:15 Nicole Winbush MD

When discussing food choices, one of the first questions I often ask is "What do you drink?". One of the more common answers that I have been getting lately is that people are drinking a lot of 'tea'. Often the tea that is being referred to is a sweetened (or sometimes sugar-free) bottled beverage. Many people will often drink several cups or bottles of 'tea' per day. Often, they tell me that they are drinking tea because they see it as a healthier alternative to soda. This week we talk about tea, and some of the beverages out there that pass for tea and provide some information about what is known about tea and its health benefits.

Kidney Foundation recognizes African American History Month

Thursday, 21 February 2013 12:11

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is recognizing African American History Month this February by spreading awareness about the increased risk of diabetes and kidney disease in African Americans, and the importance of health management to prevent these chronic health conditions.

Herberger's reaches $4.2 million for breast cancer research

Tuesday, 12 February 2013 11:09 Sunny

Herberger's and its parent company The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) raised more than $100,000 for its breast cancer charity partners through its annual Charge Against Breast Cancer™ and October Pink Shops in 2012. Its beneficiaries—Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa; Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation; Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota; and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation—have benefitted from Bon-Ton's support since1998. Bon-Ton has donated a total of $4.2 million to these charities throughout the years.

Federal government must step up or MinnesotaCare will go

Tuesday, 12 February 2013 11:07 Sunny

Minnesota is moving forward on reforming our health care system, but the federal government needs to do its part - and soon, according to the Minnesota Budget Project.

Minnesota adult smoking ranking drops from 7th best to 11th

Friday, 01 February 2013 14:26

A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report released Friday shows Minnesota as ranking 11th best among all states for adult smoking. The last time the CDC compared states in 2009, Minnesota was in the top ten with a rank of 7th lowest or best.

Fibroids - What can you do?

Tuesday, 29 January 2013 18:18 Nicole Winbush MD

Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that start in the muscle tissue of the uterus. They are very common and present in about one-third of all women between the ages of 40-60. These rates can be 2-3 times higher in Black women, where fibroids are often seen at even younger ages. While fibroids often do not cause any problems, depending on their location they can cause several issues including constipation, pelvic pain, and heavy and prolonged vaginal bleeding (that when severe can cause anemia). So, while these growths do not cause cancer their effects can be potentially serious. This week we discuss fibroids, what is known about their causes and what you can do to try to prevent or limit their growth.