health matters

January brings a focus on cervical cancer, and a local nurse navigator shares vital insights that could save lives. Stay tuned for some eye-opening information.

Ever wonder why you crave those salty snacks? Well, there's a science behind it that might surprise you.

Imagine a headache so intense, it stops you in your tracks. That’s the reality for many dealing with migraines, and it’s not just a bad headache.

Becoming a new parent is an exciting and stressful time. I was joined by Pediatrician Dr. David Smith from Sartell Pediatrics on WJON's Health Matters program to talk about common infant health issues.

Back to School items are everywhere in local stores and the calendar says we're in August. Many college students will be heading back to school in the next couple of weeks with kindergarten - 12th graders soon to follow.

During the Christmas season making sugary items from cookies to candies and other treats are often consumed by Minnesotans. This week on WJON's Health Matters program I talked with Registered Dietician Kari Collett from A-to-Zinc Nutrition.

Cold weather makes lot of things tougher. Dr. Mathew Janzen from Rejuv Medical joined me on WJON today for our Health Matters program. He says the death rate is higher in the winter months especially in the elderly population.

We have 3 levels to our ears; Inner, middle and external. Dr. Ted Truitt from St. Cloud ENT appeared on WJON's Health Matters program this week. An example of exterior ear issues include a build up of wax and swimmer's ear. Truitt says Q-tips are not recommended and can do more harm than good.

This week on WJON's Health Matters program I talked with Dr. Joel Baumgartner from Rejuv Medical. I asked him if cracking your knuckles can lead to arthritis. He says no although cracking your knuckles can be hard to listen to. Dr. Baumgartner says when someone is cracking their knuckles they are releases some gas.

This week on WJON's Health Matters program I talked with Family Nurse Practitioner Rebecca White from CentraCare about sexually transmitted infections. She says the most common are chlamydia and gonorrhea. Other sexually transmitted infections include syphilis, HIV and AIDS.