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FDA: New suppliers to ease 2 cancer drug shortages

Federal regulators said Tuesday that they've approved new suppliers for two crucial cancer drugs, easing critical shortages - at least for the time being - that have left patients and parents frightened about missing... More>>

Possible Norovirus outbreak at Independence Schools

Health officials suspect a norovirus outbreak has caused dozens of students in Independence to be sick. More>>

National Guard deployment may sometimes trigger alcohol abuse

U.S. National Guard soldiers have a high risk of developing alcohol abuse during and after deployment, and this risk is associated with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, researchers say. More>>

Dubuque to join National Problem Gambling Awareness Week

At the Dubuque City Council meeting Monday night, mayor Roy Buol will proclaim the city will recognize National Problem Gambling Awareness Week. More>>

Synthetic marijuana sends Iowa high school students to the hospital

It's labeled as incense but those who buy and sell it know its other use as well.

Friday three kids at a Des Moines area high school were taken from school to the hospital after friends say they smoked synthetic marijuana. More>>

Fundraiser Saturday for 4-year old with rare tumor

Josie Paugh is just four-years old, but finds herself battling a rare tumor called Facial Infused Lipomatosis More>>

Help fight cancer; Relay Rally set for March 1

You're invited to the annual Relay for Life of Black Hawk County kick-off rally, March 1. More>>

Infant Tylenol recall

Johnson and Johnson is recalling it's Infant Tylenol Oral Suspension because of confusion over a new dosing system. More>>

Brain scans might spot autism as early as 6 months of age

In children as young as 6 months old, changes in the brain that can lead to autism spectrum disorder may have already begun, preliminary research suggests. More>>

Health Plus: Pacemakers now coin-sized

In Health Plus, one eastern Iowa woman's heart problem was caught and corrected by two Covenant cardiologists and a pacemaker the size of a coin. More>>