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The importance of mammograms in detecting breast cancer

6:03 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Approximately one in eight women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.

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Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator

4:32 PM, Jan 17, 2012

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides an adult BMI calculator for use by adults, 20 years old and older. The CDC also provides a link to a BMI calculator children and teens.

Minnesota Lice Lady tips to keep away the bugs

3:43 PM, Jan 17, 2012

It's the note from school that parents dread: a child in your kid's class has lice. If there is a season for lice, winter is it.

U of M spinal cord injury research holds promise

5:33 PM, Jan 10, 2012

Every year 300 Minnesotans on average suffer spinal cord injuries. But what could the future hold when it comes to treatments for spinal cord injuries? There's research at the University of Minnesota that may help.

Statin drugs linked to diabetes risk for some

4:49 PM, Jan 10, 2012

Concern is bubbling for millions of Americans who take the class of prescription drugs called "statins." Statins have proven an effective way to reduce cholesterol and prevent heart disease and stroke. However, there may be an increased risk of diabetes.

CDC: Young adults down 9 drinks when they binge

12:33 PM, Jan 10, 2012

New government statistics show college-age binge drinkers average an astounding nine drinks each time they get drunk.

Study: Women who take statins potentially at risk for diabetes

10:51 AM, Jan 10, 2012

According to a study there is new evidence of a potentially worrisome side effect for some women who take medicine to lower cholesterol.

Study: nicotine patches could boost memory

6:01 PM, Jan 9, 2012

Perhaps a treatment that helps smokers kick the habit can also help kick-start aging brains. People may start using the nicotine patch for something other than giving up smoking -- boost brain power.

Free kidney disease screenings

11:59 AM, Jan 9, 2012

Kidney disease is not one of the 'front burner' health topics on Americans' minds. However, kidney disease

Keep your workout momentum going in new year

7:48 AM, Jan 5, 2012

Gyms are buzzing with people resolving to get fit in the new year. However, research has showed over half of those who make a resolution to exercise more fall off the wagon after six months, and some even sooner than that. 

Men dealing with depression

10:18 AM, Jan 4, 2012

While most everyone experiences a case of the blues, occasionally, this becomes more serious. Mark Meier from the Face It Foundation appeared on KARE News @4 to discuss his own battle with depression and how he is helping others.

Resolving to reduce stress in 2012

5:44 PM, Jan 3, 2012

Did you make some New Year's Resolutions for 2012? Was reducing stress one of your goals?

Active steps to aging better

5:43 PM, Jan 3, 2012

More than 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 years old every day. However, it doesn't have to mean that their health retires, too. If you or your parents take steps today, active aging can help slow

Motivation Monday: Keeping those New Year's resolution

8:56 AM, Jan 2, 2012

It's become a little bit of a running joke; how long do you think it will be before you break your New Year's resolution?

New foods for the new year

8:47 AM, Jan 2, 2012

If you're looking to refresh your diet in 2012, Registered Dietitian Susan Moores has 12 foods to put on your grocery list in the new year.

Recalled hips lead to early replacements

11:21 PM, Dec 29, 2011

Starting last year, thousands of the replacement hips have been recalled. Just this week the New York Times cited experts who said the financial fallout to taxpayers, insurers and employers could run into the billions of dollars.

Eat This, Not That

7:30 AM, Dec 27, 2011

The holidays are often a time of over indulgence when it comes to food.

Santa to donate blood for Red Cross holiday blood drive

7:43 AM, Dec 23, 2011

Santa has an extra stop today before his gets ready to make his trip around the world to deliver toys to all the good boys and girls.

Living with shaken baby syndrome

8:21 PM, Dec 20, 2011

Jessica Jackson hadn't left her 10-week-old daughter until that day. A pregnant friend thought she was in labor. Jackson went to the hospital with her, and left Lulu with a family member.

Major haircut ends MN boy's 2-year humanitarian effort

For most 7-year old boys, getting a haircut is not that big a deal.
Jadon Lind's recent trip to the barber stands as the exception.

1:05 PM, Feb 3, 2012

State shuts down Brooklyn Center child care center

In a rare move, a state agency has shut down a Brooklyn Center child care center.

1:06 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Couple charged with prostituting autistic teen

A Twin Cities couple is charged with prostituting a runaway teen with autism.

10:47 AM, Feb 3, 2012

Jewelry store thieves fooled by cubic zirconia

Thieves thought they made a haul when they broke into a Long Lake jewelry store early Friday and made off with a bunch of wedding rings.

1:58 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Public Wi-Fi not as secure as you think

In a world that is constantly connected, it seems these days you are never alone, whether you know it or not.

8:45 AM, Feb 3, 2012

A whale of a Wisconsin story

A new movie called "Big Miracle" owes its story to a tiny company in Prescott. Kasco Marine was founded on a device that played the key role in the film.

5:04 PM, Feb 2, 2012

Bloomington man sentenced in hit-and-run death of senior

A Bloomington man was sentenced to 90 days in the workhouse Friday for his role in the hit-and-run death of an 85-year-old woman last October.

2:47 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Nearly 150 animals seized in northern Minn.

A northern Minnesota couple has a court hearing next week after nearly 150 animals were seized from their property.

9:49 AM, Feb 3, 2012

New Ulm officer facing no criminal charges

A grand jury found no criminal negligence in the case of New Ulm Police officer who crashed his squad car into another vehicle, killing two people.

10:15 AM, Feb 3, 2012

Parasite strikes Minnesota firefighter's eye

Newlywed Hayley Bester has had to look at her wedding pictures with only one eye. Bester's right eye has been the victim of an attack by a water-borne parasite called Acanthamoeba Keratitis. 

5:06 PM, Feb 3, 2012
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