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The meningitis vaccine can prevent the illness, so health officials are strongly urging men to get vaccinated before traveling to the city.Gay men who may be traveling to New York City for Pride Events are being warned by public health officials to be aware of the risk for deadly bacterial meningitis, according to NBC News. More>>
A spokesman for U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley confirmed a bill was introduced Tuesday to delay the expansion of "Competitive Bidding."A spokesman for U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley confirmed a bill was introduced Tuesday to delay the expansion of "Competitive Bidding." More>>
A former Waterloo social worker has lost his license indefinitely for making inappropriate comments to clients and drinking on the job.A former Waterloo social worker has lost his license indefinitely for making inappropriate comments to clients and drinking on the job. More>>
Black Hawk County residents and others could be part of finding a cure for cancer.Black Hawk County residents and others could be part of finding a cure for cancer. More>>
Gov. Terry Branstad will sign a law that expands low-income health care in Iowa this Thursday.Gov. Terry Branstad will sign a law that expands low-income health care in Iowa this Thursday. More>>
A new study out from the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice shows Iowa may be one of the nation's leaders when it comes to end-of-life care. More>>
A new innovative way to detect the deadliest form of skin cancer has been discovered.A new innovative way to detect the deadliest form of skin cancer has been discovered. More>>
The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously threw out attempts to patent human genes, siding with advocates who say the multibillion-dollar biotechnology industry should not have exclusive control over genetic information... More>>
Teens who see multiple tobacco ads are more likely to smoke, according to NBC News. Teens who see multiple tobacco ads are more likely to smoke, according to NBC News. More>>
Two commonly prescribed birth control pills have been associated with the deaths of 23 women in Canada, according to documents obtained from Health Canada by NBC News.Two commonly prescribed birth control pills have been associated with the deaths of 23 women in Canada, according to documents obtained from Health Canada by NBC News. More>>
A new study finds that only 5% of restroom users properly wash their hands, according to NBC News. More>>
In just a few weeks, some folks might have trouble getting the medical equipment they need. That's because July 1st marks an expansion of Medicare's "Competitive Bidding" program. More>>
A new report says Johnson County is one of the healthiest counties in the nation for children.A new report says Johnson County is one of the healthiest counties in the nation for children. More>>
A new study estimates nearly 5,000 cases of cancer are directly related to exposure to radiation from pediatric CT scans, according to NBC News.A new study estimates nearly 5,000 cases of cancer are directly related to exposure to radiation from pediatric CT scans, according to NBC News. More>>
The Justice Department announced on Monday it will drop its appeal against the Plan B One-Step morning after pill, according to NBC News. More>>
The state of Iowa already prohibits smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places, but now one Iowa city is considering additional restrictions.The state of Iowa already prohibits smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places, but now one Iowa city is considering additional restrictions. More>>
If you are inside an office all day, having a window may be helpful to your health, according to a report from NBC News. More>>
If approved by Gov. Terry Branstad, Iowa would likely be the first state to require the governor to personally approve reimbursement for every abortion for Medicaid recipients. More>>
A common household product could be helpful to save thousands of women from dying of cervical cancer, according to NBC News. More>>
Two new studies suggest the drug, Avastin, may not prolong patients lives who suffer from Glioblastoma. More>>
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S.
So odds are you or someone you love will deal with it. More>>
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