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There are several different options to treat low T including gels, patches, implants, and injections.

There are several different options to treat low T including gels, patches, implants, and injections.

Low testosterone is easy to treat and can be life changing

As men get older, their testosterone levels begin to drop. The side effects can be unpleasant, but treatment can be easy. More>>

Emotional eating can cause unhealthy problems

Do something else to take your mind away from eating.

Do something else to take your mind away from eating.

We all overeat from time to time, but emotional eating is when someone overeats in response to their feelings instead of hunger. More>>

Eating the right things can improve your workout

Diet and exercise are key to weight loss, but when and what we put in our bodies can improve the quality of the workout. More>>

Preventing osteoporosis at a young age

Doctors recommend 1,000 milligrams of calcium a day.

Doctors recommend 1,000 milligrams of calcium a day.

There are things you can do in your younger years to prevent it down the road. More>>

Ways to cope after experiencing a traumatic event

When you're constantly thinking about or reliving the event, then it might be time to seek some professional help.

When you're constantly thinking about or reliving the event, then it might be time to seek some professional help.

Coping and processing a traumatic event can help a witness or victim regain balance in their life. More>>

Speech therapist helps patient with swallowing problems

Mitch Lanning practices tongue exercise with a spoon during his swallowing therapy.

Mitch Lanning practices tongue exercise with a spoon during his swallowing therapy.

Exercises to help strengthen the tongue and throat helps patients with swallowing problems. More>>

Study says melanoma survivors need to be more careful

A new study finds that many melanoma survivors still go outside without protection.

A new study finds that many melanoma survivors still go outside without protection.

Even though more people are living after a melanoma diagnosis, they have to be careful, especially when it comes to being out in the sun. More>>

Keeping kids safe from child abuse

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Child abuse is completely preventable, and getting the word out to parents and caregivers can keep kids safe. More>>

Brushing up on healthy dental habits for your kids

Flavored toothpaste, flossing aids, and Xylitol suckers can help encourage healthy oral hygiene.

Flavored toothpaste, flossing aids, and Xylitol suckers can help encourage healthy oral hygiene.

February is National Children's Dental Health Month to bring awareness about good oral hygiene, and to brush up on healthy dental habits for kids. More>>

App allows patients to request prescriptions refills on smartphones

Patients can request prescription refills through a new app and website.

Patients can request prescription refills through a new app and website.

An app called Refill Rx makes it easier for patients to request prescription refills. More>>

Wear your red for heart disease awareness

Wear Red Day kicks off American Heart Month.

Wear Red Day kicks off American Heart Month.

Friday, February 1st is National Wear Red Day. More>>

Keeping young athletes safe from head injuries

Players need to do a better job communicating news of their injuries.

Players need to do a better job communicating news of their injuries.

The threat of head injury has become a serious topic of discussion among young athletes. More>>

Exercise-triggered asthma shouldn't keep you from working out

Tests can determine if you have exercise-triggered asthma.

Tests can determine if you have exercise-triggered asthma.

Don't give up on exercising because you're short of breath, because doctors can test to see if you suffer from exercise-triggered asthma. More>>

New laser procedure can help millions with rosacea

Facial redness and broken blood vessels are common complaints with rosacea.

Facial redness and broken blood vessels are common complaints with rosacea.

Rosacea is the chronic skin condition characterized by facial redness, but a new laser procedure can eliminate redness resulting from rosacea and spider veins in just one treatment. More>>

Researchers: Intensity more important than duration in heart healthy exercise

New research suggests it's not the duration exercise, but the intensity that matters for heart health. More>>

Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day gives educates survivors about options

Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day gives educates survivors about options.

Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day gives educates survivors about options.

To make women more aware of their options, Wednesday, October 17th is Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day. More>>

Heart Health: Leaky Valves & Heart Murmurs

A few weeks ago, KTIV anchors Matt Breen and Kristie VerMulm hopped on a treadmill at Mercy Medical Center for a cardiac stress test. It's a pretty simple test to check for heart disease, or an irregular heart beat. More>>

Heart Health: Heart can stop and start on its own

When a game is decided in the final seconds, some call that a "heart stopping" finish. But, did you know your heart can actually stop, and restart, on its own? More>>

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Residents return home to begin the process of clean-up after Monday's deadly tornado
Residents return home to begin the process of clean-up after Monday's deadly tornado
Moore, Oklahoma officials believe they've pulled all survivors from the rubble of Monday's devastating tornado as well as all bodies.More >>
Moore, Oklahoma officials believe they've pulled all survivors from the rubble of Monday's devastating tornado as well as all bodies.More >>
A Sioux City man accused of shooting a police officer is back in court facing more charges
A Sioux City man accused of shooting a police officer is back in court facing more charges
21-year-old Jamal Dean is accused of beating and stealing from a man at a Leeds neighborhood home.More >>
21-year-old Jamal Dean is accused of beating and stealing from a man at a Leeds neighborhood home.More >>
Norfolk City Councilman and District Director for NE Congressman is charged with DUI
Norfolk City Councilman and District Director for NE Congressman is charged with DUI
A Norfolk City Councilman and a District Director for a Nebraska Congressman was arrested early Wednesday morning on the charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and refusal to submit to a chemical test.More >>
A Norfolk City Councilman and a District Director for a Nebraska Congressman was arrested early Wednesday morning on the charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and refusal to submit to a chemical test.More >>
Rep. Jorgenson says Iowa lawmakers have tentative education deal
Rep. Jorgenson says Iowa lawmakers have tentative education deal
Republican Rep. Ron Jorgenson of Sioux City says Iowa legislators have a tentative education policy deal that would provide additional school funding.More >>
Republican Rep. Ron Jorgenson of Sioux City says Iowa legislators have a tentative education policy deal that would provide additional school funding.More >>
Senate votes to make small cut to food stamps
Senate votes to make small cut to food stamps
The Senate has voted to keep a $400 million annual cut -- or roughly a half of 1 percent -- to the food stamp program in a farm bill it is considering this week.More >>
The Senate has voted to keep a $400 million annual cut -- or roughly a half of 1 percent -- to the food stamp program in a farm bill it is considering this week.More >>
The search continues for a 15-year-old girl kidnapped Monday in Webster County, Iowa
The search continues for a 15-year-old girl kidnapped Monday in Webster County, Iowa
The Webster County Sheriff's office says a man in a pickup abducted a 15-year-old and a 12-year-old girl around 3:40 p.m. Monday.More >>
The Webster County Sheriff's office says a man in a pickup abducted a 15-year-old and a 12-year-old girl around 3:40 p.m. Monday.More >>
Reality of devastation sets in for Moore residents
Reality of devastation sets in for Moore residents
Officials in Moore, Oklahoma say they now believe all of the victims of the storm that ripped through their community have been found.More >>
Officials in Moore, Oklahoma say they now believe all of the victims of the storm that ripped through their community have been found.More >>
Iowa lawmakers are hoping to bring their 2013 session to a close
Iowa lawmakers are hoping to bring their 2013 session to a close
Lawmakers are expected back in the state Capitol Wednesday.More >>
Lawmakers are expected back in the state Capitol Wednesday.More >>
Norfolk's Orphan Grain Train is collecting donations for Oklahoma tornado survivors
Norfolk's Orphan Grain Train is collecting donations for Oklahoma tornado survivors
A Norfolk, Nebraska-based relief organization is maintaining contact with disaster officials in Oklahoma to let area residents know what their needs are.More >>
A Norfolk, Nebraska-based relief organization is maintaining contact with disaster officials in Oklahoma to let area residents know what their needs are.More >>
Highway 20 seeing increased traffic since November's lane expansion
Highway 20 seeing increased traffic since November's lane expansion
One stretch of completed road has many feeling optimistic about Highway 20's future.More >>
It's been discussed for decades, expanding Highway 20 to four lanes, but some doubted that would ever happen. Now, one stretch of completed road has many feeling optimistic about the project's future.More >>

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More kids getting donor organs, but gaps persist
More kids getting donor organs, but gaps persist
Over the last decade, the number of American children who die each year awaiting an organ donation dropped by more than half, new research reveals. And increasing numbers of children are receiving donor organs.More >>
Over the last decade, the number of American children who die each year awaiting an organ donation dropped by more than half, new research reveals. And increasing numbers of children are receiving donor organs.More >>
Americans still making unhealthy choices
Americans still making unhealthy choices
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.More >>
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.More >>
Weather worries can threaten a child's mental health
Weather worries can threaten a child's mental health
The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being.More >>
The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being.More >>
Student suicide may spur similar thoughts in teens
Student suicide may spur similar thoughts in teens
When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study. More >>
When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study. More >>
Sleepless nights may hurt school performance of kids with asthma
Sleepless nights may hurt school performance of kids with asthma
Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.More >>
Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.More >>
Genes may boost woman's risk of postpartum depression
Genes may boost woman's risk of postpartum depression
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.More >>
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.More >>
Racial disparities seen in U.S. lung cancer treatment
Racial disparities seen in U.S. lung cancer treatment
Racial disparities exist in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer among hospitals in the United States, according to a large new study.More >>
Racial disparities exist in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer among hospitals in the United States, according to a large new study.More >>
Favorite music may ease anxiety for patients
Favorite music may ease anxiety for patients
Music can help soothe the fear and anxiety of critically ill patients who have been placed on ventilators, reducing both their stress and their need for sedatives, according to a new study.More >>
Music can help soothe the fear and anxiety of critically ill patients who have been placed on ventilators, reducing both their stress and their need for sedatives, according to a new study.More >>
Revised sunscreen labels should help consumers make wiser choices
Revised sunscreen labels should help consumers make wiser choices
Dermatologists are saying that new federally mandated labeling laws for sunscreens should help Americans make smarter choices when it comes to products that provide the best sun protection.More >>
Dermatologists are saying that new federally mandated labeling laws for sunscreens should help Americans make smarter choices when it comes to products that provide the best sun protection.More >>
Living near major roadways in pregnancy tied to respiratory woes in children
Living near major roadways in pregnancy tied to respiratory woes in children
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.More >>
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.More >>

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West boys blank SBL in soccer substate
West boys blank SBL in soccer substate
The Sioux City West boys soccer team won their Class 3A substate opener, 6-0, over Sgt. Bluff-Luton on Tuesday night. The Wolverines improve to 14-2 on the season while the Warriors finish 5-10. RightMore >>
The Sioux City West boys soccer team won their Class 3A substate opener, 6-0, over Sgt. Bluff-Luton on Tuesday night. The Wolverines improve to 14-2 on the season while the Warriors finish 5-10.More >>
Sports
USD gets $1.5 million donation for new facilities
USD gets $1.5 million donation for new facilities
CorTrust Bank president and CEO Jack Hopkins has made a $1.5 million investment in University of South Dakota and the Coyotes' athletic facility master plan which includes a 6,000-seat arena for basketballMore >>
CorTrust Bank president and CEO Jack Hopkins has made a $1.5 million investment in University of South Dakota and the Coyotes' athletic facility master plan which includes a 6,000-seat arena for basketball and volleyball, and an outdoor track and soccer complex.More >>
Sports
New Jersey hands X's third straight loss
New Jersey hands X's third straight loss
Jeremy Barnes had two extra base hits, helping the New Jersey Jackals to a 9-6 victory over the Sioux City Explorers (3-3) on Tuesday at Lewis and Clark Park. He homered in the first inning, tripledMore >>
Jeremy Barnes had two extra base hits, helping the New Jersey Jackals to a 9-6 victory over the Sioux City Explorers (3-3) on Tuesday at Lewis and Clark Park.More >>
Sports
Heelan grad Kerian named to All-Big Ten team
Heelan grad Kerian named to All-Big Ten team
Bishop Heelan graduate David Kerian, now at the University of Illinois, has been named to the All-Big Ten Conference first team baseball squad. The Dakota Dunes, S.D., native led conference first basemanMore >>
Bishop Heelan graduate David Kerian, now at the University of Illinois, has been named to the All-Big Ten Conference first team baseball squad.More >>
Sports
X's use unique set of signs to communicate on the field
X's use unique set of signs to communicate on the field
The Sioux City Explorers are a diverse team, with players speaking English, Spanish and Japanese. While there is a language barrier, the X's use a unique system of signs to communicate on the field. "PickingMore >>
Have you ever sat at a baseball game and wondered when a player knew to bunt or steal a base? Or when a pitcher knew to attempt a pick-off? It's all about timing and communication. While there are many languages spoken in clubhouses, one unites a team on the diamond.More >>
Sports
Jackals thump X's 13-5
Jackals thump X's 13-5
The Sioux City Explorers pitching staff was knocked around Monday night, as the New Jersey Jackals pounded out 17 hits in a 13-5 win. X's starter Preston Olson lasted just four innings and gave up 8More >>
The Sioux City Explorers pitching staff was knocked around Monday night, as the New Jersey
Jackals pounded out 17 hits in a 13-5 win.More >>
Sports
East tops Lawton-Bronson in baseball opener; scores
East tops Lawton-Bronson in baseball opener; scores
Iowa HS Baseball Sgt. Bluff-Luton 10, Alta/Aurelia 0 F/6 S.C. East 5, Lawton-Bronson 4 F Iowa HS Softball S.C. East 3, Lawton-Bronson 2 F St. Edmonds 11, Newell-Fonda 2 F OA-BCIG 4, PocahontasMore >>
Sioux City East opened the baseball season with a 5-4 win over Lawton-Bronson on Monday.More >>
Sports
Denison-Schleswig tops Heelan 2-0 in substate quarterfinals; scores
Denison-Schleswig tops Heelan 2-0 in substate quarterfinals; scores
-----Class 3A Sioux City North 2, Lewis Central 0 F -----Class 2A Spirit Lake Park-Okoboji 4, Carroll 0 F Denison-Schleswig 2, Bishop Heelan 0 F -----Class 1A West Sioux 4, Trinity ChristianMore >>
Dension-Schleswig topped Bishop Heelan 2-0 in boys 2A substate quarterfinal action on Monday.More >>
Sports
WSC's Fehringer & Suckstorf earn Central Region honors
WSC's Fehringer & Suckstorf earn Central Region honors
The Wayne State College women's outdoor track and field team collected two awards Monday afternoon from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association as junior Carly Fehringer was namedMore >>
The Wayne State College women's outdoor track and field team collected two awards Monday afternoon as junior Carly Fehringer was named the USTFCCCA Central Region Women's Field Athlete of the Year while assistant coach Brett Suckstorf was honored as the Central Region Women's Assistant Coach of the Year from the coaches' association. More >>
Sports
Huskers advance to first softball Super Regional with 10-5 win
Huskers advance to first softball Super Regional with 10-5 win
The 14th-seeded Nebraska softball team fought through three weather delays and a tough 13th-ranked Stanford squad to win its first regional championship since 2002 with a 10-5 victory over the CardinalMore >>
The 14th-seeded Nebraska softball team fought through three weather delays and a tough 13th-ranked Stanford squad to win its first regional championship since 2002 with a 10-5 victory over the Cardinal in the NCAA Lincoln Regional championship game on Sunday at Bowlin Stadium.More >>

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