U of I nurse jokes that she is "safety queen"

A University of Iowa Hospitals nurse is among six people in the nation being recognized by an international organization dedicated to preventing injuries to health care workers caused by needles and other sharp medical instruments. Renee Gould, an advanced practice...

Controlling blood sugar level key for diabetes

One of the biggest studies around has proven that scrupulously controlling a diabetic’s blood-sugar can be worth the effort. More than 1,400 people have been followed since 1983, when doctors thought complications from blindness to kidney disease were inevitable...

Do a "welfare check" with the folks

If you’re parents are older, the Easter Seals Society says a trip to their house to watch a bowl game or celebrate the New Year is a good time to check up on their welfare. Spokesperson Abbie Hausman says check up to see how your parents are handling their...

TCU speed biggest concern for Cyclones

With their final practice out of the way, the Iowa State Cyclones are now set for tomorrow’s kickoff of the Houston Bowl against TCU in Reliant Stadium. The Cyclones finished the regular season 7-4 and are looking to win consecutive bowl games for the first time...

Hawkeyes to face "spread" offense in bowl game

The Iowa defense has faced the spread offense on several occasions this season but none quite like the offense Florida will employ in Monday’s Outback Bowl in Tampa. It’s the offense first-year Gator coach Urban Meyer brought with him after a successful...