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Varicose veins: What are they? How are they treated?

Varicose veins: What are they? How are they treated?

The symptoms of varicose veins may look like other health problems
SHN Staff 8 min read
‘Leaky vein’ fix helps patient walk better

‘Leaky vein’ fix helps patient walk better

Minot man receives same-day procedure to reduce leg swelling, regain movement
Erin Horn 5 min read
Lilah Newton, 10-year-old stroke survivor

Lilah Newton, 10-year-old stroke survivor

ND family traveled 3 states to save daughter’s life and continue her recovery
Jason Anschutz 15 min read
Exposure to wildfire smoke has health effects

Exposure to wildfire smoke has health effects

Read the AQI, then plan your day accordingly, respiratory specialists say
Simon Floss 6 min read
Routine heart care hits close to home for chief physician

Routine heart care hits close to home for chief physician

If you've been delaying routine care or life-saving screenings, it's time to visit your doctor
Courtney Collen 4 min read
Stationary or mobile, heart screenings catch problems early

Stationary or mobile, heart screenings catch problems early

"Get it done. You're the one who is in charge of your own health."
Simon Floss 3 min read
Stroke victim saved by quick-thinking neighbor

Stroke victim saved by quick-thinking neighbor

John Schmitt collapsed while doing yard work with a neighbor, who called 911
Mick Garry 4 min read
You can start preventing heart disease at any age

You can start preventing heart disease at any age

Knowing genetics and implementing healthy habits early may prevent heart disease
Simon Floss 8 min read
For chronic illness patients, flu shots even more important

For chronic illness patients, flu shots even more important

There are many reasons, including avoiding influenza, to get a flu shot
Mick Garry 6 min read
Yoga instructor’s scare an example of heart attack in women

Yoga instructor’s scare an example of heart attack in women

'I’m like, there’s no freaking way I’m having a heart attack.'
Jon Berg 6 min read