wellness

Hannah Norman / KHN photo illustration; Wikimedia Commons

Wellness 10:20 am, Aug. 10, 2020

Pandemic hampers reopening of joint replacement gold mine

LATEST
TRENDING

From March to June, the COVID Symptom Study found 20% of their almost 100,000 participants reported increased drinking since the pandemic began. Dreamstime / TNS

Wellness 10:00 am, Aug. 9, 2020

People are drinking more during COVID-19. Here’s some advice on how to cut down

Forty-three percent of Americans don't know their blood type according to a 2019 survey by Quest Diagnostics, but recent links between blood type and COVID-19, or even susceptibility for other diseases, mean you might want to know your type. Mikhail Kokhanchikov / Dreamstime / TNS

Wellness 6:30 am, Aug. 9, 2020

Knowing your blood type may not protect you from COVID-19 — but it’s still A-positive to know for your health, experts say

Wellness 8:00 am, Aug. 8, 2020

Bursack: Caregiver waiting to hear 'thank you' may need to adjust thinking

Katherine Kiernan said she has wanted to be a mom since she was 7 years old. Here she is pictured with her daughter Eva and twin sons Jack and Owen. Photo courtesy of Ten Little Chickens Photography

Wellness 7:00 pm, Aug. 7, 2020

Mom uses her story of anxiety, depression, addiction and survival to help others

Wellness 8:00 am, Aug. 1, 2020

Bursack: 86-year-old mom refuses to accept in-home caregivers

A syringe is filled with flu vaccine. Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times / TNS

Wellness 7:20 am, Jul. 28, 2020

Most parents of unvaccinated teens have no intention of getting HPV vaccine for their kids, study finds

Wellness 8:02 am, Jul. 26, 2020

Black children more likely to die after surgery than whites

The skin around the eyes is thin and prone to damage -- the bigger the broad-spectrum coverage sunglasses, the better. Dreamstime / TNS

Wellness 11:00 am, Jul. 25, 2020

Why sunglasses are a must-wear

Parsley and cilantro, shown here, are regularly are included under “spices” or “natural flavors" on food labels. Stock image.

Food 10:09 am, Jul. 21, 2020

Pandemic-inspired food labeling raises alarms for those with food allergies

Dan Haglund couldn't help but become emotional as he saw some colors for the first time in his life thanks to special glasses. Facebook / Special to The Forum

Wellness 7:00 am, Jul. 12, 2020

Glasses that correct color blindness give Fargo man a bright new lease on life

Wellness 8:00 am, Jul. 11, 2020

Bursack: How risky is in-home care right now for older couples?

Photo by JC Gellidon on Unsplash

Wellness 2:35 pm, Jul. 6, 2020

What seniors should know before going ahead with elective procedures

Wellness 10:00 am, Jul. 4, 2020

Bursack: Is this hired caregiver getting too close to Dad?

Tammy Swift, columnist. The Forum

Wellness 6:46 am, Jun. 27, 2020

Swift: When it comes to cancer, the waiting is the hardest part

Wellness 4:39 pm, Jun. 11, 2020

Minnesota health care providers remind public to seek regular care

Volunteers and staff with the Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank conduct their Carlton County Mobile Food Pantry on Thursday outside Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Cloquet. The monthly food distribution program practiced social distancing by loading trunks and backs of vehicles. More than 300 vehicles were on pace to be served in the hour. (Brady Slater / bslater@duluthnews.com)

Nonprofits 2:24 pm, May. 21, 2020

More than 300 households receive food in an hour in Cloquet

Brooklyn, 14, left, Bristol, 8, center, and Braeden, 18, right, surround their mom, Judie Streu, at the family’s home in Esko Friday, May 8. Judie Streu is a nurse at St. Luke’s. (Jed Carlson / jcarlson@superiortelegram.com)

Wellness 7:00 pm, May. 9, 2020

Reality check: the modern plight of an essential mom

A twisting trail winds its way through tall pines on a sunny afternoon at Lake Bemidji State Park. (Bria Barton | Bemidji Pioneer)

Wellness 2:28 pm, May. 3, 2020

Take a bath: 'Forest bathing' touts wellness benefits

Wellness 7:40 am, Apr. 22, 2020

Myers: Even in a pandemic, the patients are still people

Carole Gerjets (left), 81, and Leon Gerjets, 83, walk Thursday on Skyline Parkway near Enger Park in Duluth. The section of road is closed by the City of Duluth to provide additional space for outdoor activities including walking, running and biking. (Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com)

Wellness 5:00 pm, Apr. 18, 2020

Walk this way: Duluth area 'blessed' in troubled times

Wellness 6:35 pm, Apr. 14, 2020

Recovery Alliance Duluth brings substance abuse support online

Wellness 5:04 pm, Apr. 14, 2020

Addiction recovery goes digital during pandemic

Students show their illuminated hands Monday while standing iside Germ City, light-tight canvas enclosure illuminated only with black lights. Tribune photo by Gary Miller

NewsMD 7:00 am, Apr. 4, 2020

Health Notes: A closer look at hand washing, and more

Kallie and Jordan Swenson on their first outing with daughter Olivia, whose birth during the coronavirus pandemic did not enable family visitation at the hospital. The Barnesville, Minn., couple substituted with video chats and posting photos and videos to social media. Special to The Forum

Health 6:00 am, Apr. 4, 2020

Introducing a newborn to family with hospital visitation restrictions another challenge for new parents