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Lynch syndrome: The genetics of colon cancer

This inherited condition can cause several types of cancer

SHN Staff ⋅ 9 min read

A group of men play flag football in a park. Staying active is an important part of men's health.

Men’s health: Gearing up for a healthier tomorrow

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

A happy, healthy mid-40s couple hugs on a sunny beach.

Colorectal cancer screening: Check out the options

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 6 min read

Winter car seat safety demonstration with a girl wearing a fleece jacket and knit hat, buckled in with a blanket over her lap.

Keeping your kids safe and warm in winter

SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read

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Sugar crash effects and how to fix them

SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read

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Ep. 10: Mammogram callbacks: Should you be worried?

19 min ⋅ October 3rd

Sanford Health radiologist Chris Johansen, MD, eases anxiety about breast cancer imaging

A man bundled in work boots shovels snow after a blizzard.

Preparation key to preventing injury while shoveling snow

Warm up and watch your posture to reduce the risks from a winter chore

SHN Staff ⋅ 4 min read

winter falls: people walking in snow

Protect yourself from winter slips, trips and falls

Preventing falls starts with simple steps and walking like a penguin

SHN Staff ⋅ 4 min read

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What to know about an ectopic (tubal) pregnancy

Stomach pain and light bleeding in pregnancy can be signs of this emergency condition

Elizabeth Hultgren, MD ⋅ 7 min read

Smiling Dr. Abrea Roark talks with a patient in an exam room. The patient's back is to the camera.

What women ask about, and what their doctors tell them

Answers to questions such as "When am I most fertile?" and "Do I have a UTI?"

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 23 min read

Scientist holding DNA gel in front of samples for pharmacogenomics or PGx testing in laboratory.

Pharmacogenomics: Your genes hold valuable information

DNA test can help doctors decide which medications may work best for you

Jennifer Morgan, APRN-CNP, DNP ⋅ 5 min read

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Yardwork in fall and winter can be hazardous to your health

Heat and cold with exertion can overload the heart, so watch your body’s signs

Simon Floss ⋅ 5 min read

Woman stretches on yoga mat as part of her daily plans for physical activity and exercise.

How to fit in exercise with a busy lifestyle

Make a plan to exercise and stay on track with your health goals

SHN Staff ⋅ 3 min read

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Is it a cold or RSV? Know when to call your child’s doctor

Cough, congestion can last a month and cause breathing complications

Jennifer Haggar, MD ⋅ 6 min read

An unrecognizable man sitting on a bed during his physiotherapy for varicose veins.

Vascular disease may lurk behind varicose veins, dizziness

Subtle warning signs of poor circulation also include vision changes or trouble walking

Ariana Mount ⋅ 8 min read

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Wisdom Study leads woman to breast cancer gene discovery

'It becomes less about me and more about my family and wanting to watch them live a long, healthy life’

Carson Walker ⋅ 7 min read

Are allergy medications safe to use during pregnancy?

JoLyn Seitz, MD ⋅ 5 min read

Millennials: The ‘wellness generation’

Katie Nermoe ⋅ 5 min read

Coronary calcium screening reveals hidden heart problems

Jeanette Rackl ⋅ 8 min read

You can have a happy and healthy plus-size pregnancy

JoLyn Seitz, MD ⋅ 18 min read

Vascular disease may lurk behind varicose veins, dizziness

Ariana Mount ⋅ 8 min read