Mental Health
Tdap and DTaP: Vaccine schedule, differences and more
We used to hear about them all the time: tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough (also known as pertussis). These diseases used to be a...
Symptoms of gout, causes & treatments
You’re lying peacefully in bed, then suddenly you’re wide awake and something’s not right – your big toe is throbbing with a burning pain....
TRIA women’s sports medicine | Podcast
The passage of Title IX in 1972 sparked a seismic change in women’s sports, giving equal opportunity for countless athletes to pursue their athletic...
Different types of hepatitis: What you need to know
Hepatitis is a type of inflammation that affects your liver – an essential organ that performs hundreds of functions to keep you healthy. Most...
How to safely dispose of medication near you
Most people have a few bottles of old or unused medicines scattered around their homes. But these prescription and over-the-counter drugs are more than...
Tips for remembering to take your medication
From a morning shower to an evening walk, we all have routines to help us stay healthy. If you’re like many, one routine may...
Radiation therapy for cancer: Why and when it’s used
You may have heard about radiation therapy for cancer and are wondering when it’s used. Here, you’ll learn the basics about radiation therapy (sometimes...
Colitis and ulcerative colitis | HealthPartners Blog
In the U.S., an estimated 3 million people suffer from some form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one of those...
Foods rich in vitamin D and why it’s important
You’ve probably heard that vitamin D is important to staying as healthy as possible – and it’s true. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient...
How to tell if you have a torn Achilles tendon
Something is off in your foot. Maybe you have swelling or pain around your heel, or you’re finding that you can’t put your full...
