(2008/07/25)
Dave Geske knows the power of prevention and education when it comes to La Crosse encephalitis and the West Nile virus.
(2008/07/25)
It’s not your mother’s hospital food anymore.
(2008/07/25)
Symptoms: The nerve that controls your facial muscles becomes swollen or compressed, causing half of your face to temporarily paralyze or weaken and appear to droop. This often happens suddenly and may be accompanied by headache, loss of taste and changes in the amount of saliva and tears your body produces. A warning sign may be neck pain or pain in or behind the ear before the onset of Bell’s Palsy.
(2008/07/25)
A trio of experimental drugs has doctors hopeful that for the first time in decades, millions of people at risk of lethal blood clots may soon get easier treatment.
(2008/07/22)
Cherry Lommen doesn’t rest much when she plays tennis in a class at the La Crosse Country Club.
(2008/07/22)
Flying is now one of the most unhealthy things we can do.
(2008/07/22)
Tim Russert’s death from a sudden heart attack at 58 sent a shudder down the spines of hundreds who suffer from coronary artery disease. Russert looked youthful, seemed vigorous, and had access to excellent medical care.
(2008/07/22)
Problem: This condition, which is not generally serious, causes pain and inflammation in the balls of the feet, especially when walking barefoot on a hard surface. Some people might experience numbness or tingling in the toes.
(2008/07/15)
WINONA, Minn. — Marita Wolf started taking yoga stretch classes because she thought they could help her deal with the aches and pains of fibromyalgia.
(2008/07/15)
Carol Lee never expected to celebrate her 60th birthday, or her 30th wedding anniversary.
(2008/07/15)
Have you planned your summer vacation yet? If not, maybe you should start planning — doctors orders!
(2008/07/15)
With more than 3,600 hours of Olympics coverage on television this summer, you’ll be hard pressed to avoid watching.
(2008/07/15)
This week’s subject, which was highlighted in a 2007 episode of “Grey’s Anatomy,’’ is not for the squeamish:
(2008/07/08)
The woman who was caught up in a right-to-die case in La Crosse courts last year died recently at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.
(2008/07/08)
Smoking during pregnancy is still a major health problem in the La Crosse area.
(2008/07/08)
La Crosse-area emergency medicine physicians see occasional fireworks injuries this time of the year.
(2008/07/08)
Recently I had the opportunity to attend a Celebrate Your Life Conference. What an amazing experience it was! There were 1,200 plus attendees. The love, joy, peace and connectedness that flowed among us was palpable. Keynote speakers Deepak Chopra, James Van Prague and Marianne Williamson were phenomenal.
(2008/07/08)
More than fashion: Sunglasses and a hat can protect your eyes from UV rays and reduce the risk of cataracts and retinal damage. They also protect the sensitive skin around your eyes, which, if overexposed to the sun, can result in eyelid cancers and wrinkling.
(2008/07/01)
The advocacy group Kids and Cars (kidsand cars.org) sent me an e-mail alert recently warning about “backover deaths.”
(2008/07/01)
You’re all set for a day at the beach or on the boat. Snacks and beverages are packed, towels are tucked into your tote bag and you’ve got sunglasses and a book or two to browse.
(2008/07/01)
Symptoms: The condition, whose prevalence is unknown, can occur at any age and results when the testicles don’t produce enough testosterone or sperm. Symptoms in adult men include decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction and increased breast size. Some men develop hot flashes, depression and brittle bones.
(2008/07/01)
“No blood. No pain. Instant results,’’ is how Alexandra, 22, of Chicago describes the OraQuick Advance HIV test she took in April. Because she had had unprotected sex recently, she took the test for her “peace of mind,’’ she says. The results: Negative.
(2008/07/01)
If you’re a chocolate lover, this is a great time to be alive. It seems every week brings us new research discussing the medical benefits of the sweet cocoa bean. I’ve got one for you that centers around strength training.
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