public health

A proposed constitutional amendment would shield children from facing their abuser when testifying, but some argue this infringes on the right to confront an accuser.

New research shows strong ties between alcohol and cancer, which has reignited a debate among experts about the health impacts of drinking, even in moderate amounts.

New research sheds light on people diagnosed with ALS in rural areas, and there are several new rules and regulations concerning cannabis.

A SCOTUS decision gave cities more authority to enforce bans on sleeping outdoors which changed some cities' policies. These are the solutions providers are working on in this new climate.

The recent outbreaks at several poultry operations in northwest Iowa are connected to a virus circulating in wild birds. A different strain infected 13 dairies and 3 poultry operations in late May and June.

Officials with the Iowa Dental Association want state lawmakers to address a major shortage of dentists who accept Medicaid patients. Health officials in northwest Iowa say children and the poor are especially impacted.

More than one in ten young adults in the country regularly turn to e-cigarettes.

83 million Americans live in areas without adequate access to primary care physicians, according to the American Medical Association. Iowa ranks 44th in physicians per capita.

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

For years, Ann Selzer’s polls have been called the gold standard. However, her company’s Iowa poll released days before the 2024 Election was far from the mark.