Students get behind-the-scenes look into health care
FARGO, N.D. – High school students will have an opportunity to, literally, see what’s inside. Juniors and seniors are learning about many types of healthcare professions during the Health Occupations and Professions Exploration (HOPE) Academy through an educational program partnership from the NDSU College of Health Professions and Sanford Health. Students in the region will […]
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Infrequent or absent periods may be potentially serious PCOS
Signs and symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome and its mimics
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Fueling for marathons: Tips for vegetarian athletes
It’s one thing to get enough calories when you’re marathon training — you know you’re likely to be hungrier, and you know you need more fuel. But can you get the right mix of nutrients if you follow a vegetarian diet? Many long-distance runners add extra snacks to make it through long runs and speed […]
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Researchers use 3D to capture hockey player movements
FARGO, N.D. — Playing hockey is big in these parts, and the game itself comes with its own set of usual injuries. Now researchers at Sanford Health are using 3-D motion systems to track athlete movements, so they can better understand and prevent injuries. Orthopedic surgeon Benjamin Noonan, M.D., and Sanford Health’s biomechanical research lab […]
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Fueling for Fargo: When and what you should eat
The key to eating right when marathon training? It’s simple, according to Lizzie Kasparek, a dietitian with Sanford Health: Listen to your body. Beyond that? Think about your mileage, your goals and the time of day you run. Then build your food and hydration plan around that. We asked a few questions about what that […]
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Genetic counselors use history to spot breast cancer risk
Family history, DNA testing help find clues to your health future
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Cardio-oncology: Dedicated to cancer patient’s heart health
Chemicals that kill cancer cells can be bad for patients' hearts
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Faces of Fargo: Phil and Ali Faught
Phil and Ali Faught have a lot going on. They just built a house in North Dakota. Phil works as an athletic trainer for Central Cass High School for Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine-Athletic Training Department. Ali stays home with their two kids, Kaldor, 4, and Kai, 2. Beyond that? They’re both training for races […]
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Inherited cardiac disease? Know your heart history
Four Sanford specialists offer advice for talking with your doctor
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Would you let your kid play football?
It’s a question that has gained a lot of public attention, and one I am frequently asked. After being a collegiate football player and spending the majority of my 24 years on earth thinking, talking and playing football, it is normal that people would ask me this question. However, I do not have any children, […]
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