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Local health department urges vaccine updates before …

WEBAccording to the Iowa Department of Public Health, 12.4% of Polk County residents are up-to-date with the COVID-19 vaccine. It's a staggering drop from the …

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1 in 5 adults in Iowa live with mental illness; resources are …

WEBAbout 37,000 adults in Iowa deal with serious mental illness. If you or someone you know is struggling, mental health resources are available across the …

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Exercise changes the brain in a way that helps heart …

WEBIt's common knowledge that exercise is good for your mental health and your heart health — and now a new study suggests that all three are working …

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Heat caused record-high rates of health emergencies in …

WEBIn July and August of last year, there were more than 300 heat-related emergencies for every 100,000 total emergency department visits, CDC data shows. …

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John McLaughlin updates his health status

WEBDES MOINES, Iowa —. KCCI Chief Meteorologist John McLaughlin has been fighting a serious illness for several months. John has been dealing with an illness …

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U.S. Surgeon General visits central Iowa, talks about …

WEBThe U.S. Surgeon General visited central Iowa on Wednesday to speak about the rise in mental health issues.Dr. Vivek Murthy was the keynote speaker for the 2024 …

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What people should know about stress, according to a …

WEBThere is no doubt that stress is a part of everyday life, but too much can have detrimental impacts on people's physical and mental health. I wanted to delve more into …

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Smoking's effects on immune system can last years: study …

WEBSmoking's effects on the immune system can last for years, study finds. Smoking tobacco is so harmful to the body that it changes a person's immune system, …

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Gov. Reynolds pushing for changes to Iowa's mental …

WEBGov. Kim Reynolds' proposal would consolidate the state's 32 mental health and substance abuse regions into seven unified behavioral health districts. The bill …

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UnityPoint announces plans for new clinic in Waukee

WEBUnityPoint Health has announced plans to build its sixth clinic in Waukee. The UnityPoint Health Medical Park will be built near the intersection of Grand Prairie …

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Close Up: Hear from Iowa's 4th Congressional District primary …

WEBOn this week's Close Up, we look at the race for Iowa's 4th Congressional District. Republican incumbent Randy Feenstra talks about his re-election campaign …

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Caught on camera: Tiny goslings take leap of faith

WEBEvening Anchor. A remarkable moment in nature was caught on video in the Pittsburgh area.A U.S. Steel bald eagle nest camera captured six tiny goslings taking a …

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Clive mental health hospital first of its kind in central Iowa

WEBThe Clive Behavioral Health Hospital, established in collaboration with MercyOne Health and Universal Health Services, is the first hospital of its kind in central …

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Study: Wegovy offers benefits for people with diabetes and …

WEBThe popular weight loss drug Wegovy seems to provide more health benefits for people who have diabetes and a common kind of heart failure than just helping take …

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Nicotine pouches for your mouth are becoming increasingly …

WEBThe leading brand Zyn, introduced in the United States in 2014, shipped 350 million cans, about 15 pouches per can, in 2023.

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Doctors warn about asthma inhaler switch coming in January

WEBInfinite Scroll Enabled. Starting Jan. 1, a drug that thousands of patients depend on to help them breathe will disappear from pharmacy shelves, and doctors are …

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At least 12 tornadoes hit Iowa on April 26, NWS says

WEBHearst Owned. At least nine tornadoes hit central Iowa Friday, April 26th. Two more tornadoes were rated EF-1, packing peak winds of 105-110 mph. One EF-1 …

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Cancer rates rising among young people; steps to reduce risk

WEBWhile adults older than 50 experienced a drop in overall cancer incidence from 1995 to 2020, there was a notable increase in people younger than 50.

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Oklahoma tornadoes: Towns hard hit begin long cleanup

WEBSULPHUR, Okla. —. Small towns in Oklahoma began a long cleanup Monday after tornadoes flattened homes and buildings and killed four people, including an infant, …

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Rep. Boebert underwent emergency surgery to remove blood clot

WEBRep. Lauren Boebert underwent emergency surgery for a blood clot in her leg and has been diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome, the Colorado Republican …

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Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over Easter Mass

WEBPope overcomes health concerns to preside over Easter Mass and appeal for peace in Gaza and Ukraine. Pope Francis rallied from a winter-long bout of …

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Ames principal gives Heimlich maneuver to save choking man

WEBAn Ames educator is being hailed a hero. Earlier this month, Boston Freilinger helped a man who was choking by giving him the Heimlich maneuver. "I had …

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WNBA: Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever begin training camp

WEBCaitlin Clark and Indiana Fever begin training camp ahead of hyped 2024 WNBA season. Updated: 2:10 PM CDT Apr 26, 2024. Infinite Scroll Enabled. DES …

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