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Research shows heart and brain diseases are linked

American Health Association annual study shows how brain and heart diseases are related via blood vessels

January 27, 2022

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide according to the American Heart Association. At this time every year, researchers publish reviews of studies related to the condition. This year, researchers found many risk factors for heart disease are the same for brain disease. “Risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, smoking and…

Health Experts Urge Public to get Boosted

January 26, 2022

KVRR Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) – North Dakota reports more than 7,000 active cases of COVID-19, down from a high of more than 12,000 from January 25th. The omicron variant is especially contagious even if you are boosted. For the unvaccinated, the variant has a higher chance for hospitalization. Health experts urge the public to get their booster shots as quickly as…

Essentia Health is part of nationwide study evaluating medication for Covid treatment

January 24, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Essentia Health joins a nationwide study to evaluate medications to find effective, safe treatments for COVID-19. The meds in the study are already approved by the FDA for other health issues. Fluticasone is prescribed for asthma and COPD. Fluvoxamine is given to people dealing with depression and ivermectin is used to treat parasitic infections. The Activ-6…

LIVE: Stick It To Cancer

Stick with them, they've making good things happen.

January 21, 2022

Emily Welker,

Since the snow and the cold seem to be sticking around for awhile, why not celebrate it this weekend? You can come out to support a great cause and seeing local young athletes strut their stuff on the ice. This Saturday, the Stick it to Cancer fundraiser takes over the Scheels arena. Young hockey players from Fargo’s high school teams…

Pet Connection: Meet Abby

Looking for love in all the right places.

January 20, 2022

Emily Welker,

We’re heading toward Valentine’s Day coming up soon — and you may be on the lookout for that special someone to spend the holiday on. And why not take a chance on a new love this year? Abby the leopard gecko is looking for love too. She’s a cute and friendly little lady who’s available for adoption from Kritter Krazy…

Be Fast: How To Spot a Stroke

How to Spot and Respond to a Stroke

January 19, 2022

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Not everyone knows how to respond when it comes to a stroke. “Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the united states, it is one of the leading causes of long-term disability,” Essentia Health Nurse Practitioner Megan Carlblom said. When it comes to treating a stroke, time is of the essence. The more time…

LIVE: Lake of the Woods Ice Road Reopens

January 18, 2022

Emily Welker,

A lifeline for resorts in the Northwest Angle is opening back up again for the second time in the pandemic. It’s an ice road that starts in Warroad, Minn. and goes 37 miles across Lake of the Woods to the Northwest Angle and islands is set to open Friday. The private road opened for the first time last year to…

LIVE: New Support for LGBTQ Teens in Metro

Connection, compassion and caring for the teenager in your life.

January 17, 2022

Emily Welker,

Being a teen can be tough. Being an LGBTQ teen can make things even more complicated. So now, one of the region’s best-known nonprofits is launching a new therapy group for them. The Village Family Service Center is starting the 10-week, 12-person therapy group in the metro February 8th. It follows a similar group in St. Cloud launched three years…

North Dakota Health Experts Talk Omicron

The Omicron Variant is on the Rise in North Dakota

January 13, 2022

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA – The North Dakota Department of Health says recent data shows spikes of almost one-and-a-half million new cases of Covid-19 across the nation in a single day. Omicron is extremely contagious and has begun surging in North Dakota. The variant is less severe than others but has a high attack rate that will still cause rampant cases, hospitalizations…

LIVE: Putting Yourself First at Ladyboss Midwest

After 2 years of a pandemic, giving yourself 3 days doesn't sound like such a big ask.

January 11, 2022

Emily Welker,

Pandemic-weary working women looking to recharge and reconnect have an opportunity coming up this spring. That’s the promise from the organizers at Ladyboss Midwest, who are putting on their first-ever retreat for 3 days in Nisswa, MN. Among the featured guests is motivational speaker and pro MMA fighter Mariah Prussia. She’s also a personal trainer and owner of MPX Fitness…