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    May 21, 2019
    Dr. Kristi Trussell
    Viewpoint: What to know about the shingles vaccine
    If you have had shingles, you are very aware of how painful this viral infection can be. Shingles most commonly appears as a rash or a stripe...
    lifestyle/healthMay 21, 2019 - 10:00am
    May 17, 2019
    From left: Katie Davidson, David Clarey and Brian Mozey
    Slim Down with RiverTown: Weigh-in is past; lifestyle continues in the future
    Nearly three and a half months later, and the 2019 Slim Down Challenge has come to an end. However, the conclusion of the challenge does not...
    lifestyle/healthMay 17, 2019 - 12:00pm
    May 13, 2019
    Ingrid Polcari
    Talking skin cancer awareness with UMN
    May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer, including melanoma, is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Melanoma incidence...
    lifestyle/healthMay 13, 2019 - 10:36am
    May 10, 2019
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    Continuing the drug conversation: Professor to discuss treatment research in Red Wing
    As communities of all sizes grapple with the opioid crisis and drug abuse, University of Minnesota researchers are looking for innovative ways...
    lifestyle/healthMay 10, 2019 - 11:00am
    May 8, 2019
    Max Gamm, a sophomore at University of Nebraska-Omaha, was diagnosed with Crohn's disease during his junior year at East Ridge High School. That diagnosis hasn't stopped him from living out his dream as a college baseball player. Photo by Mark Kuhlmann - Omaha Athletics
    Two words changed Max Gamm's life, but not his dream
    It's 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Max Gamm sits in his economics class, but also thinks about the rest...
    lifestyle/healthMay 8, 2019 - 9:09am
    May 7, 2019
    How acupuncture could help with your seasonal allergies
    Spring is here, and for many that means seasonal allergies are too. There are many ways to handle itchy eyes, runny nose or uncontrollable sneezing...
    lifestyle/healthMay 7, 2019 - 8:00am
    May 3, 2019
    Reflecting on Slim Down and moving forward
    We're coming up on the end of Slim Down with Rivertown and kudos to you for keeping up with it to the best of your ability. The final weigh-in...
    lifestyle/healthMay 3, 2019 - 10:00am
    April 26, 2019
    Slim Down With RiverTown: Getting through the holidays
    The holidays are supposed to be a time for recuperating, catching up with loved ones and celebrating. However, enjoying the holidays can often...
    lifestyle/healthApril 26, 2019 - 6:00am
    April 19, 2019
    Slim Down With RiverTown: Weigh-in doesn't mean the pattern ends in May
    First, congratulations on being less than a month away from the end of the Slim Down with RiverTown. I'm sure there have been highs and lows...
    lifestyle/healthApril 19, 2019 - 12:00pm
    April 17, 2019
    Gage Robinson, pictured her with his mother, Penny Robinson, and his brother, Jordan Perryman, at Gillette Children's Hospital in St. Paul. Gage was dropped and shaken when he was just 10 weeks old, presenting a difficult battle, first for his life, and now for trying to become a high school student in Cannon Falls. Photo courtesy of Penny Robinson
    Thriving in the face of adversity: Gage Robinson is beating the odds
    CANNON FALLS — The first thing you'll notice when meeting Gage Robinson is his infectious smile, one that seemingly spreads from ear to...
    lifestyle/healthApril 17, 2019 - 7:00pm
    April 15, 2019
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    VIDEO: Inaugural flag ceremony in Red Wing promotes impact of organ donation
    A flag raised Monday, April 15, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing serves as a visual reminder of the impact one person can make...
    lifestyle/healthApril 15, 2019 - 11:17am
    April 12, 2019
    MCHS Red Wing raising flag in honor of organ donors
    Mayo Clinic Health System will hold a brief flag-raising ceremony on the Red Wing medical center campus 8:45 a.m. Monday, April 15, in honor those who gave "the gift of life." In addition, the purpose is to encourage people to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor. The event...
    lifestyle/healthApril 12, 2019 - 3:27pm
    Don't get stuck on the weightloss number
    A Google search for "diet" brings up over 1 billion results. On the first page you will find a mix of weight-loss diets, warnings of bad diet...
    lifestyle/healthApril 12, 2019 - 11:00am
    April 5, 2019
    Warmer weather means it's patio season
    Springtime and warmer weather are supposed to induce greater motivation to get outside and exercise, especially in the bitterly cold Midwest where we have to take advantage of the weather when it's bearable. As it's begun to warm up, I've ditched the treadmill and enjoyed a few comfortable...
    lifestyle/healthApril 5, 2019 - 11:30am
    April 2, 2019
    Rankings shine spotlight on county health topics
    Minnesota is consistently ranked as one of the healthiest states in the nation, and the state has a strong local public health system. Our local...
    lifestyle/healthApril 2, 2019 - 5:00am
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