In the last 20 years, the CDC reports the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes has more than doubled as the American population has aged and become more overweight or obese. One of out every ten adults in the U.S. has diabetes. Another three out of ten adults in the U.S. has prediabetes, and…
Winter can be a magical time of year, but it can also be detrimental to your health, including your skin. Cold air and harsh winds, combined with dry indoor air, can dry out skin, leading to a dull, ruddy appearance with chapping, cracking, and flaking. While your medical provider may need to…
A computed tomography scan is a kind of diagnostic imaging test. More commonly called CT scans, these tests take a series of X-rays and then process them to produce cross-sectional slices, which are far more detailed than traditional X-ray images. While these scans rely on radiation, there is a low…
Minnesotans who test positive for COVID-19 will get a text from the Minnesota Department of Health to the number they gave when they got tested. The text asks for an email address to send important health information about how long to stay home and when it is safe to return to work, school, or…
In its effort to make sure patients and residents are given the kind of local care and service the facility has a commitment to providing, Mille Lacs Health System is getting help from both the National Guard and teams from FEMA. On Dec. 6th, a team from Minnesota’s National Guard was deployed by…
