A Practical Gift That Won’t Fit Under any Tree
A Practical Gift That Won’t Fit Under any Tree Fargo, ND - The most practical and long-lasting gift you can give this holiday season won't be found under the tree. Ann Skoglund with the Community...
View ArticleChecking the List ... for North Dakota Stroke Patients
Checking the List ... for North Dakota Stroke Patients Bismarck, ND – Stroke is the third leading cause of death in North Dakota and one of the leading causes of disability. A report just out in...
View ArticleRural North Dakotans Don't Fare So Well in a Fitness Face-Off With City...
Rural North Dakotans Don't Fare So Well in a Fitness Face-Off With City Dwellers Lyons, NE – The belief that the rural lifestyle prompts North Dakotans to stay slimmer, eat better and do harder...
View Article"Go Red" for Her Heart Health on Mother’s Day in North Dakota
"Go Red" for Her Heart Health on Mother’s Day in North Dakota Bismarck, ND – What if you could give your mom a gift this Mother's Day that wouldn't cost a cent - but might just save her life? The...
View ArticleSmokeless "E-cigarette" Makers and FDA in Court Today
Smokeless "E-cigarette" Makers and FDA in Court Today BISMARCK, N.D. - The battery-powered tube looks like a cigarette and contains vapors of nicotine and flavors that can be inhaled without the...
View ArticleNorth Dakota Kids can Breathe Easier as Flavored Cigarettes Get the Boot
North Dakota Kids can Breathe Easier as Flavored Cigarettes Get the Boot BISMARCK, N.D. - Federal regulators now have more authority to control what goes into cigarettes, and the Federal Drug...
View Article"Go Red" Results Are In for ND
"Go Red" Results Are In for ND BISMARCK, N. D. - Heart disease is the top killer of women in North Dakota and, for the last three years, the American Heart Association and the Dakota Medical Foundation...
View ArticleHelp Available for ND Smokers Quitting Today
Help Available for ND Smokers Quitting Today BISMARCK, N.D. - Today North Dakota smokers will be considering quitting as part of the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout. The annual event is...
View ArticleEnvironmental Health Risks: Not Just Cancer
Environmental Health Risks: Not Just Cancer WASHINGTON, D.C. - A recent report delivered to President Obama by a special panel appointed by President Bush warned that the risk of cancer from...
View Article35 Years of the Great American Smokeout
35 Years of the Great American Smokeout BISMARCK, N.D. - Thousands of North Dakotans count themselves as smokers, but a recent survey found over 80 percent say they want to quit. Today is the American...
View ArticleStroke Dropping as Cause of Death – ND Leads the Way
Stroke Dropping as Cause of Death – ND Leads the Way FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota is among the states leading the way in making sure stroke victims are getting the fastest and best treatment possible....
View ArticleND Officials Recognize National Birth Defects Prevention Month
ND Officials Recognize National Birth Defects Prevention Month BISMARCK, N.D. - This is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, and this year there's a special focus on congenital heart defects....
View ArticleA Stroke Survivor Says 'Know the Warning Signs'
A Stroke Survivor Says 'Know the Warning Signs' BISMARCK, N.D. - This is Stroke Awareness Month, and a young man can testify to the importance of educating yourself about the warning signs. Kyle...
View ArticleMay is National Asthma Awareness Month
May is National Asthma Awareness Month BISMARCK, N.D. - May is Asthma Awareness Month, encouraging North Dakotans to learn more about the chronic respiratory disease and its triggers. Jill Heins,...
View ArticleThink "FAST" When You See The Signs of Stroke
Think "FAST" When You See The Signs of Stroke BISMARCK, N.D. - On average, one person dies in America every 40 seconds from a stroke, but that does not have to be the case. Kathy Roth is the stroke...
View ArticleAll North Dakota Workplaces Could be Smoke-Free by Christmas
All North Dakota Workplaces Could be Smoke-Free by Christmas BISMARCK, N.D. - The fall election is now less than eight weeks away, and one of the big questions facing North Dakotans is whether to...
View ArticleWhere Do the Candidates Stand in the Fight Against Cancer?
Where Do the Candidates Stand in the Fight Against Cancer? BISMARCK, N.D. - You likely know where the presidential candidates stand on the economy and foreign policy, but do you know their views when...
View ArticleNorth Dakotans Told to Think "FAST" When It Comes to Stroke
North Dakotans Told to Think "FAST" When It Comes to Stroke BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakotans are being reminded that time is of the essence on this World Stroke Day. Justin Bell, government relations...
View ArticleBallot Measures, Presidential Race to Spur North Dakota Turnout
Ballot Measures, Presidential Race to Spur North Dakota Turnout BISMARCK, N.D. - The polls are expected to be busy when North Dakotans cast their ballots one week from today. Deputy Secretary of State...
View ArticleNorth Dakota Hunters Take Aim at Being Heart Smart
North Dakota Hunters Take Aim at Being Heart Smart BISMARCK, N. D. – The firearms deer season in North Dakota opens in one week, and the American Heart Association is encouraging hunters who'll be...
View ArticleNorth Dakota Goes Red Friday for Women's Heart Disease
North Dakota Goes Red Friday for Women's Heart Disease BISMARCK, N.D. - Plenty of folks in North Dakota will sport a bit more color in their clothing Friday: It's National Wear Red Day. The American...
View ArticleDecline in SIDS Deaths Plateaus; Safe Sleep Habits Urged
Decline in SIDS Deaths Plateaus; Safe Sleep Habits Urged BISMARCK, N.D. - After having dropped for years, the rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in the U.S. has stayed somewhat level for some...
View ArticleBed Sharing Safely: Not All Co-Sleeping is Created Equal
Bed Sharing Safely: Not All Co-Sleeping is Created Equal BISMARCK, N.D. - When it comes to the potential risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome from a mother sharing her bed with her baby, there is a...
View ArticleFAST Action Saves ND County Commissioner After Stroke at Meeting
FAST Action Saves ND County Commissioner After Stroke at Meeting LISBON, N.D. - A North Dakota county commissioner is back on the job just weeks after suffering a stroke during a board meeting. Steve...
View ArticleStroke More Often Impacting Younger North Dakotans
Stroke More Often Impacting Younger North Dakotans BISMARCK, N.D. – This is World Stroke Day. And in North Dakota, stroke is one of the leading killers, and more and more often it is striking younger...
View ArticleMore Younger North Dakotans with Adult Onset Diabetes
More Younger North Dakotans with Adult Onset Diabetes BISMARCK, N.D. – It is a disease that can have negative lifelong impacts, but the good news is that there are some simple lifestyle changes that...
View ArticleStudy: Little Difference in Risky Behaviors in PG-13, R Movies
Study: Little Difference in Risky Behaviors in PG-13, R Movies BISMARCK, N.D. - Many parents would never think of allowing their young teen to see an R-rated movie, but a fresh study shows those films...
View ArticleHeart Disease in North Dakota: A Real Lady Killer
Heart Disease in North Dakota: A Real Lady Killer FARGO, N.D. - When one mentions a heart attack, the first vision that comes to mind is often a man grasping at his chest. However, heart disease...
View ArticleCDC: Risky Teen Behavior Shifts
CDC: Risky Teen Behavior Shifts BISMARCK, N.D. - Less cigarette smoking, soda drinking and physical fighting, but more time at computers and other tech devices. That's the snapshot from the new Centers...
View ArticleNorth Dakota Best in Nation for Tobacco-Prevention Spending
North Dakota Best in Nation for Tobacco-Prevention Spending BISMARCK, N.D. - The latest report on how well states are funding tobacco prevention and cessation efforts has North Dakota ranked as best in...
View ArticleAnother Reason to Quit: Study Attributes More Deaths to Smoking
Another Reason to Quit: Study Attributes More Deaths to Smoking BISMARCK, N.D. - While many of the dangers of smoking have been well known for some time, new research shows the consequences may be...
View ArticleE-Cigs Under Fire with New CDC Anti-Smoking Campaign
E-Cigs Under Fire with New CDC Anti-Smoking Campaign BISMARCK, N.D. - Colon cancer, vision problems and myths about vaping - using e-cigarettes - are featured in the Center for Disease Control and...
View ArticleE-Cigarette Use Now Tops Regular Cigarettes for Young People
E-Cigarette Use Now Tops Regular Cigarettes for Young People BISMARCK, N.D. - E-cigarette use among young people in North Dakota and across the U.S. is topping regular cigarettes. ...(Read More)
View ArticleReport: North Dakota Tops Nation in Tobacco Use Prevention Programs
Report: North Dakota Tops Nation in Tobacco Use Prevention Programs BISMARCK, N.D. - For the third year in a row, North Dakota ranks number one in the nation for funding programs aimed at keeping youth...
View ArticleND Tobacco Tax-Hike Petition Could Get the OK This Week
ND Tobacco Tax-Hike Petition Could Get the OK This Week BISMARCK, N.D. - A move to raise North Dakota's cigarette taxes could be a step closer to getting onto the November ballot this week. North...
View ArticleND a Step Close to Raising Cigarette Tax
ND a Step Close to Raising Cigarette Tax BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota is one step closer to raising one of the lowest cigarette taxes in the nation. In an effort to curb youth smoking, advocates say...
View ArticleCDC Study Shows Higher Tobacco Use among Native Americans
CDC Study Shows Higher Tobacco Use among Native Americans BISMARCK, N.D. - A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said some racial and ethnic groups have much higher smoking rates...
View ArticleND Top-Ranked in Protecting Kids from Tobacco Use
ND Top-Ranked in Protecting Kids from Tobacco Use BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota's efforts are leading the nation to keep kids away from tobacco and help those that do smoke, quit. A national report...
View ArticleReport: Mixed Results for ND Policies to Reduce Cancer
Report: Mixed Results for ND Policies to Reduce Cancer BISMARCK, N.D. — A new report assesses how North Dakota is doing when it comes to preventing cancer. The 17th edition of How Do You Measure Up?...
View ArticleLung Cancer Awareness Month: Prevention Methods Key in ND
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Prevention Methods Key in ND BISMARCK, N.D. – November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, putting a spotlight on one of the leading causes of cancer death in the country. Lung...
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