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September 18, 2009
Clinics Giving Flu Shots Early
You may have noticed that several clinics and pharmacies are already giving seasonal flu shots this year...a month earlier than in years past. And while you may have already received the vaccine, others are putting it off for fear that it will wear off before the flu season is over. But that's an old myth many health officials want to debunk.
September 17, 2009
H1N1 On Pregnant Women's Minds
While the country waits for its first shipment of the H1N1 vaccine to arrive, pregnant women are being urged to take extra precaution against the virus. Expectant mothers are considered high-risk and at the top of the list when it comes to who should get the vaccine first. And one mom-to-be is ready to roll up her sleeve.
September 17, 2009
Doctor: Second Wave Of H1N1 Is Here
More than 90 percent of all flu cases across the country are H1N1. But if you get the high fever and body aches and head to the doctor, you may not test get tested for the virus. Lately we've heard a lot about the second wave of the H1N1 flu virus... Well health officials say it's here. That means doctors are getting a lot more phone calls in KELOLAND and around the country.
September 16, 2009
Prostate Cancer Awareness: Digital Rectal Exam
Prostate cancer is a subject most men would prefer to avoid. But unfortunately, it's the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in men. September is Prostate Awareness Month. If you're a man over 50, it's a good time to call your doctor, even if you don't have symptoms.
A man has a one is six chance of being diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime.
A man has a one is six chance of being diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime.
September 16, 2009
Augustana Students Get Early Flu Shot
The C-D-C is urging people to get their seasonal flu shots now before the H1N1 vaccine becomes available next month. On top of its H1N1 cases, South Dakota is also now reporting cases of seasonal influenza. So today college students at Augustana rolled up their sleeves. The college has vaccinated hundreds of students.
September 14, 2009
Need Health Insurance?
Now that Congress is back in session, we could see some big decisions made soon on Health Reform. That may include a ational health insurance risk pool, which would cover individuals who are going without health insurance.
September 14, 2009
New Flu Medication Helps Fight H1N1
As the race continues to develop an H1N1 vaccine, researchers have a few doses of good news when it comes to fighting the flu. A new medication is showing promise while a drug already available is helping the sickest survive.
September 11, 2009
Group Questioning MeritCare-Sanford Merger Stymied
One of the leaders of a citizen group that objected to the merger of Fargo's MeritCare health system with Sanford Health of Sioux Falls, S.D., says the group is giving up its quest.
September 10, 2009
H1N1 Vaccine Study: Why Iowa?
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is known for its clinical trials. And the dean of the Carver College of Medicine says studying the H1N1 vaccine on campus just makes sense.
September 10, 2009
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue Prepares For Flu
The CDC is encouraging vaccination sites to start giving seasonal influenza shots as soon as they're available.
September 9, 2009
Evaluating Volunteers Testing H1N1 Vaccine
Volunteers received their first dose of the H1N1 vaccine in Iowa City in early August. Now they're back for dose two and in about a month, you can follow suit.
September 9, 2009
HPV Vaccine For Boys?
About 20 million Americans are infected with the sexually-transmitted disease Human Papillomavirus, or HPV.
September 8, 2009
Testing H1N1 Vaccine On Volunteers
Hundreds of people across the country are rolling up their sleeve to protect themselves against the H1N1 flu virus. Nearly 200 alone are testing the vaccine in Iowa City at the University of Iowa.
September 8, 2009
H1N1 Child Care Guidelines
New numbers from the World Health Organization show H1N1 Flu is spreading with deadly results. Experts are most concerned about people at high risk, including children.
September 8, 2009
Story Preview: H1N1 Vaccine Study
Nothing about the flu is predictable, especially when it comes to new strains like the H1N1 virus.
September 4, 2009
ADHD: All In The Family
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, better known as ADHD, usually shows up in childhood. But many adults don't know they have it. It's often an explanation of why their own children act out or can't focus.
September 4, 2009
Watching For Symptoms Of ADHD In Kids
In the first few weeks of school, have you noticed any changes in your child's behavior? It may be the jitters, but many children actually have attention deficit hyperactive disorder, also known as ADHD.
September 3, 2009
Pets Give Patients A Boost
Having a pet has its benefits: companionship, trust and security. And when someone's sick and in a hospital, they can also have a positive role in the healing process.
September 3, 2009
Keeping Kids In The Game
There's a growing concern about kids dropping out of high school sports. Some say there's too much emphasis on winning. Others say kids are getting burnt out.
September 2, 2009
People Eating Too Much Sugar
If you have a sweet tooth, your waist line is likely in trouble. Two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese and the American Heart Association says the part of the problem is people are eating too much sugar.
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