Cesarean sections: How providers are decreasing them
While a cesarean section is a valuable tool for delivery in certain circumstances, the rate of C-sections in the U.S. is significantly higher than the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization and American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists prefer. WHO considers the ideal rate for C-sections to be 10 to 15 percent. […]
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Fit for Fargo: IT band syndrome
Brett Beil wants you to think about two things: How mobile of a joint your hip is, and how stable of a joint your knee is. Between the two of them lies the iliotibial band, a thick band of fascia that connects the two. When either of those joints weakens, it can make that band […]
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Cold enough for ya? How to weather winter as outdoor runner
You're not tied to the treadmill if you follow our experts' winter running tips
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How ancient farmers unearthed genetics
Thousands of years ago, Native Americans figured out how to breed generations of teosinte into a plant we eat nearly every day: corn. These early farmers used the concept of inheritance to create plants with desirable characteristics without microscopes or lab equipment. Today, doctors and scientists have the tools to decode these traits in great […]
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Sanford Health roots run deep for Super Bowl player
Like many players in Sunday’s Super Bowl, rookie Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nate Gerry will have friends and family cheering in the stands of U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, including several who work for Sanford Health. Gerry’s family will head to Minneapolis Friday for a weekend stay at the team’s hotel. In addition to Super Bowl […]
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Genetic testing reveals hereditary heart disease
Current testing helps connect family members with shared diagnosis
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Labor nurses bring calm to storm of new motherhood
Viral photo reminds mom of all the help she got while giving birth
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One woman’s journey in preventing heart disease
It was Mother’s Day, and Shellie Ulven was ready for a day with her family. She was starting to feel better after a drawn-out seasonal cold. Heart disease was not on her mind. She was young, healthy and felt absolutely fine. But suddenly, after coughing and blowing her nose, Ulven started seeing double. Confused by […]
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The loneliness epidemic: 3 questions to ask yourself
Even with transportation, technology and the luxuries of life, we're still lonely.
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Nathan Peterson: ‘Health care is a calling’
Nathan Peterson loves policy. And, after you listen to him talk about it for a while, you start to love it a little, too. He’s rapid-fire and direct, the words spilling out so quickly that you can see why he once dreamed of going to law school. Listen a little longer and you’ll understand why […]
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