Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:30:09 GMT
Do you or someone you know have a hard to making it to the bathroom? Well then you may have stress incontinence. It's not an uncommon problem and doctors at Avera McKennan can prevent these little accidentsMore >>
Do you or someone you know have a hard to making it to the bathroom? Well then you may have stress incontinence.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-06-14 02:30:09 GMT
Do you ever have questions about what you should or shouldn't eat to stay healthy? Well the Outpatient Nutrition Clinic at the Avera Heart Hospital might be exactly what you need. Registered DietitianMore >>
Do you ever have questions about what you should or shouldn't eat to stay healthy? Well the Outpatient Nutrition Clinic at the Avera Heart Hospital might be exactly what you need.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-06-12 02:30:10 GMT
Living in a very rural state it can sometimes be difficult to get adequate health care in the smaller communities. Well Avera Queen of Peace is looking to change that. "This is a major, major investmentMore >>
Living in a very rural state it can sometimes be difficult to get adequate health care in the smaller communities. Well Avera Queen of Peace is looking to change that.More >>
Sunday, June 9 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:30:07 GMT
For many people, living in the Midwest means potentially living miles away from the nearest hospital or emergency services. But thanks to technology, doctors in Sioux Falls are able to link to dozens ofMore >>
For many people, living in the Midwest means potentially living miles away from the nearest hospital or emergency services. But thanks to technology, doctors in Sioux Falls are able to link to dozens ofMore >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-06-07 02:30:09 GMT
The stage is set and the mic check is underway, but you're probably asking yourself, what does a concert have to do with health care? It's a celebration for the staff at Avera St. Luke's and it's a concertMore >>
Every now and then all hard workers need a recharge, hospital workers are no exception. Employees at Avera St. Luke's recently got an extra special treat in the form of an extra special guest. More >>
Tuesday, June 4 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-06-05 03:45:16 GMT
Going to the hospital can cause plenty of stress and anxiety, going to the hospital in an ambulance can send stress levels through the roof. But is an ambulance ride really anything to worry about? It'sMore >>
Going to the hospital can cause plenty of stress and anxiety, going to the hospital in an ambulance can send stress levels through the roof. But is an ambulance ride really anything to worry about?More >>
Monday, June 3 2013 9:52 AM EDT2013-06-03 13:52:58 GMT
They're often called guardian angels, not just because they can fly, but that they tend to show up in our time of need. Paramedics. To them, it's just a job. A job Loren Iverson knew he always wantedMore >>
On the scene of an accident paramedics have to be trained to treat any number of injuries and hold a person's life in their hands. So what does it take to become one of these lifesavers?More >>
Thursday, May 30 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-05-31 02:30:09 GMT
An estimated 2 million Americans are living with abdominal aortic aneurysm disease. Treating the disease usually requires open surgery and a long road to recovery. Until now. Doctors at the Avera HeartMore >>
An estimated 2 million Americans are living with abdominal aortic aneurysm disease. Treating the disease usually requires open surgery and a long road to recovery. Until now. Doctors at the Avera HeartMore >>
Sunday, May 26 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-05-27 02:30:08 GMT
Wear and tear can put plenty of strain on a body. For many people surgery is probably going to be in your future. For years Tom Patzer has dealt with lingering pain in his shoulders. He just figuredMore >>
Wear and tear can put plenty of strain on a body. For many people surgery is probably going to be in your future.More >>
A mosquito-borne disease that preys on the young and malnourished is sweeping across poverty-riven northern India again this monsoon season, with officials worried it could be the deadliest outbreak in nearly a...More >>
A mosquito-borne disease that preys on the young and malnourished is sweeping across poverty-riven northern India again this monsoon season in what officials worry could be the deadliest outbreak in nearly a decade.More >>
A nonprofit that's helping spread the word about President Barack Obama's health overhaul is launching a campaign that will target states with high numbers of uninsured Americans.More >>
A nonprofit group helping to spread the word about President Barack Obama's health care overhaul launched a campaign Tuesday that will target states with high numbers of uninsured Americans and tackle their skepticism...More >>
Medicare begins a major change next month that could save older diabetics money and time when they buy crucial supplies to test their blood sugar - but it also may cause some confusion as patients figure out the new...More >>
Medicare begins a major change next month that could save older diabetics money and time when they buy crucial supplies to test their blood sugar - but it also may cause some confusion as patients figure out the new system.More >>
There's good news for most companies that provide health benefits for their employees: America's slowdown in medical costs may be turning into a trend, rather than a mere pause.More >>
There's good news for most companies that provide health benefits for their employees: America's slowdown in medical costs may be turning into a trend, rather than a mere pause.More >>
Health officials in Mumbai are investigating reports that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his wife know the sex of a baby they are having through a surrogate mother.More >>
Health officials in Mumbai are investigating reports that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his wife know the sex of a baby they are having through a surrogate mother.More >>
By the time 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan finally got a lung transplant last week, she'd been waiting for months, and her parents had sued to give her a better shot at surgery.More >>
By the time 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan finally got a lung transplant last week, she'd been waiting for months, and her parents had sued to give her a better shot at surgery.More >>
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer A Boston hospital is starting the world's first hand transplant program for children, and doctors say it won't be long until face transplants...More >>
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer A Boston hospital is starting the world's first hand transplant program for children, and doctors say it won't be long until face transplants and other...More >>
A court hearing over organ donor matches involving children is on hold after the 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl at the center of the lawsuit received a lung transplant.More >>
A court hearing over organ donor matches involving children is on hold after the 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl at the center of the lawsuit received a lung transplant.More >>
Ending a six-month legislative session, Arizona lawmakers endorsed a key element of President Barack Obama's health care law in a huge political victory for Republican Gov. Jan Brewer, after a lengthy fight over...More >>
Ending a six-month legislative session, Arizona lawmakers endorsed a key element of President Barack Obama's health care law in a huge political victory for Republican Gov. Jan Brewer, after a lengthy fight over Medicaid...More >>
Researchers have shown that implanting electrodes in the brain's "feeding center" can be safely done.More >>
Researchers have shown that implanting electrodes in the brain's "feeding center" can be safely done -- in a bid to develop a new treatment option for severely obese people who fail to shed pounds even after weight-loss surgery.More >>
A recent study of hand-washing habits found only 5 percent of people who used the restroom scrubbed long enough to kill germs that can cause infections.More >>
A recent study of hand-washing habits found only 5 percent of people who used the restroom scrubbed long enough to kill germs that can cause infections.More >>
Restricting the sale of large sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages in restaurants and other food-service outlets would affect 7.5 percent of Americans each day and have the greatest impact on overweight.More >>
Restricting the sale of large sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages in restaurants and other food-service outlets would affect 7.5 percent of Americans each day and have the greatest impact on overweight people.More >>
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.More >>
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.More >>
Concussion can lead to damage in the white matter of the brain that resembles abnormalities found in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.More >>
Concussion can lead to damage in the white matter of the brain that resembles abnormalities found in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Black and Hispanic children with autism are markedly less likely than children from white families to receive specialty care for complications tied to the disorder, a new study finds.More >>
Black and Hispanic children with autism are markedly less likely than children from white families to receive specialty care for complications tied to the disorder, a new study finds.More >>
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
In a new finding sure to be shared with some skeptical parents, it seems that the brains of video game enthusiasts make better and faster use of visual input.More >>
In a new finding sure to be shared with some skeptical parents, it seems that the brains of video game enthusiasts make better and faster use of visual input.More >>
