What would happen if fluoride were removed from drinking water? Scientists weigh in.

Should patient spirituality be considered as a determinant of health? Some public health experts say yes.

Data shows the number of clinician-provided abortions fell in Iowa following a law that went into effect in late July banning the procedure when cardiac activity is detected, which can be as early as six weeks of pregnancy.

The number of deaths by suicide in Iowa decreased in 2023 for the first time, significantly, in almost 10 years, according to updated data from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, which also showed an increase in teen suicide rates.

Millions of Americans perceive politics as a significant source of stress. How can people recognize signs of –– what specialists call –– sociopolitical stress? And what steps can they take to deal with it?

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is among those leading a lawsuit against the federal government's new requirement for nursing home staffing.

When citizens join groups and communicate about issues, public health experts see measurable physical and mental health benefits.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline counselors help people who may be on the cusp of taking their own life. But some counselors say that they’re also facing verbal and sexual abuse from a small fraction of callers.

Advocates are pushing for approval of psychedelic-assisted therapy from the FDA, seeking a means of therapy without fear of breaking laws. At the same time, University of Iowa researchers are testing how psychedelic-assisted therapy could be used to treat alcoholism.

Women across the U.S. will get a report with their mammogram results that tell them about their breast density assessment thanks to a new federal law that took effect this week.