“Focusing” on your Diabetes: What is diabetic eye disease and how do you prevent it?

By Bobbi Livengood, MD Diabetes mellitus is a health condition that affects the blood sugar levels in your body. Type 1 diabetes mellitus is often…
Improve your health by drinking less soda

West End Healthline By Garrett Boggs, MD The summer was hot and sometimes people reached for soda to quench their thirst. Unfortunately, this significantly worsens…
Poor air quality and your health

By Jonathan Dickman, MD, Ph.DWhen it smells like a campfire outside this may bring back memories of setting up a tent at a local park. This,…
Staying safe in the sun

West End Healthline Staying safe in the sun By Laura Hurley, MD Like bears coming out from hibernation, St. Paul has come alive as we welcome warmer…
Sleeping is not a luxury, it’s a necessity

West End Healthline By Fernanda Ribas, MDThe month of May brings with it sunlight, flowers and graduations; however, since 1985 May has also been recognized as…
What to know about Narcan becoming available over the counter

West End Healthline What to know about Narcan becoming available over the counter By steven quam, MDThere have been some exciting new developments this spring…
Preventing falls and staying healthy

West End Healthline By Anna Dovre, MDIf you’ve ever lived through a Minnesota winter, you’re certainly no stranger to the “penguin walk,” that goofy way…
Navigating body piercings safely

West End HealthlineBy Lydia Tortorici, MDPiercings for decorative, religious, spiritual, and cultural purposes have been used for thousands of years. Given their current surge in popularity,…
West End Healthline: Feeling sad? You could have SAD

By Joel Giffin, DO The dark days of January can be a difficult time for many people, especially in Minnesota. Some people call this the winter blues,…