University of Iowa researchers are studying the mental health and well-being of faculty and staff...
Former Zearing nursing home employee accused of theft from residents
A former employee of a central Iowa nursing home is charged with stealing from residents. The...
Iowans are living longer, creating concern about paying for retirement
Iowa’s average life expectancy is now in the 80s, according to a University of Iowa study. The...
House bill calls for reviewing citations with all nursing home staff
A bill that's cleared the Iowa House would require state inspectors to conduct twice-a-year...
Help is available if you can’t resist betting during March Madness
Today marks the start of one of the most troublesome months of the year for people with a gambling...
Warm weather wakes up ticks, so wear insect repellant
Forecasters predict Iowa will have another unseasonably warm weekend ahead, and one downside to...
Initiative expands to help Iowa seniors stay in their homes longer
A University of Iowa pilot program launched in 2019 to help older Iowans continue living...
Iowa House backs pay caps for traveling nurses
The Iowa House has voted to set limits for the pay of temporary nursing staff working in Iowa...
New this semester at ISU, a course on how to get happy
A new course is being offered at Iowa State University this semester which aims to teach students...
Social worker: You can say no to things and still be Iowa Nice
The phrase "just say no" was part of a major anti-drug campaign in the 1980s, but saying no to...
Report: Cancer cases are rising in Iowa while cancer deaths fall
A new report estimates 21,000 Iowans will be diagnosed with cancer this year, an increase from...
Iowans between 25 and 35 needed for lung study at UI
Hundreds of Iowa millennials are being asked to volunteer for a new American Lung Association...
Miller-Meeks says V.A. needs guidelines for A.I.
Iowa Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks says the government-run Veterans Administration...
Fighting fair may be a key in keeping relationships healthy
With Valentine's Day this week, one expert says the best gift some couples can give each other is...
Loved ones, caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients needed for lobbying effort
Advocates of the Alzheimer’s Association from across Iowa will meet at the state capitol on Monday...
French firm to pay Iowa $2.5 million as part of national opioid settlement
An ad agency that promoted sales of OxyContin has agreed to pay Iowa over two-and-a-half MILLION...
NW Iowa dentist launches ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’
A Sioux Center dentist plans to provide free dental care for one day to kids in the community....
Focus on heart health during February
With Valentine's Day coming up, we'll be seeing a lot of red hearts, but also because it's...
Mercy Hospital Iowa City set to merge with UI Hospitals at end of month
The University of Iowa is one step closer to acquisition of the Mercy Hospital in Iowa City after...
Frostbite is again a threat in icy Iowa
Forecasters say high temperatures today and tomorrow won't get out of the single digits, and wind...
Iowa sees record set in 2023 for tissue donors
Officials with the Iowa Donor Network are releasing numbers for 2023 to celebrate the...
As a new snowstorm arrives, Iowa’s blood stockpile is running critically low
Many Iowa businesses are still struggling to recover from last week's double-whammy of monster...
Learn to disconnect from your phone to improve your life-work balance
When it's ridiculously cold outside or the deep snow prevents us from doing things we enjoy,...
Lower your risk of dementia by making these brain-healthy moves
We're 11 days into the new year now and while some Iowans resolved to lose weight, save money or...
New weight loss drugs are ’empowering’ but only for specific patients
Iowans who are working to keep their New Year's resolutions to lose weight might be considering...
Consult with a pro if you really want to lose weight in 2024
Iowans who've resolved to lose weight in the new year might need a little help in reaching their...
Resolving to lose weight in 2024? It’ll take a serious commitment
One popular New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Nutritionist Heather Rasmussen says if you...
Seek professional help if resolving to quit smoking in 2024
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to quit smoking, and a survey finds 70-percent of...
Make a new year’s resolution to help others — by giving blood
The Iowa chapter of the American Red Cross is wrapping up 2023 much as it always does, with a...
Still haven’t gotten your shots? It could be vaccine fatigue
Vaccination rates in Iowa for both the flu and COVID-19 are lagging behind recent years, and...