Health

A drug-resistant 'superbug' fungus is spreading across the U.S., and Iowa is among the 27 states now reporting cases. Here's what Iowans need to know.

Multiple salmonella outbreaks this summer are putting Iowans at risk, with contaminated eggs, jalapeno peppers, and even backyard poultry and pet chameleons linked to hundreds of illnesses across the country.

Iowa residents can safely eat lettuce again as cyclosporiasis cases drop sharply. Health officials lift warnings, but urge caution with fresh produce.

Multiple salmonella outbreaks are spreading across the U.S., including cases tied to eggs, jalapeño peppers, backyard poultry, and pet chameleons. Iowa has seen a case linked to reptiles. Here is what you need to know to stay safe.

A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak has reached Iowa, with a recall of Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce. Learn about symptoms, safety, and what Iowans need to know.

The CDC has added Iowa to the list of states affected by a cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce. More than 25,000 cases and two deaths have been reported nationwide.

A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has expanded to 15 states, including Iowa. Two deaths have been reported as cases surge. Learn what Iowans need to know to stay safe.

Iowa is among six new states linked to the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in U.S. history, with over 22,000 suspected cases nationwide tied to recalled iceberg lettuce.

An Iowa baby born at 21 weeks weighing just 10 ounces — the most premature birth ever recorded — is now a thriving toddler celebrating his second birthday.

A major clinical trial involving Iowa children found that silver diamine fluoride, a liquid painted onto cavities in seconds, stopped tooth decay in more than half of treated baby teeth without drilling or needles.

An unprecedented cyclospora outbreak has sickened nearly 18,000 Americans across 45 states, and Iowa is on the recall list for contaminated iceberg lettuce. Here's what to avoid and how to stay safe.

A former top FDA official who served under President Donald Trump has warned that the federal response to a sweeping national cyclospora outbreak is nearing a catastrophic level as infections continue to mount across the country.

Three major food recalls this week affect Iowa families: Amy's lentil soup, millions of eggs for salmonella, and Walmart lettuce linked to cyclospora. Check your kitchen now.

A new online tool from Health Insurance Now helps Iowans compare health insurance costs after losing employer-sponsored coverage due to layoffs. The service aims to simplify the transition to individual plans.

A cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce has sickened over 7,000 people. Iowa consumers are affected. Here is what you need to know to stay safe.

Iowa consumers should check their refrigerators after a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico expanded to 27 states, with the FDA confirming the recall stands despite a false positive test result.

Iowa is under air quality alerts as smoke from Canadian wildfires and summer ozone pollution create unhealthy conditions. Learn where the risks are highest and how to protect your family.

Iowa is among 27 states affected by a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce linked to a parasite that causes explosive diarrhea. Democrats blame Trump, but the source is a Mexican supplier.

A new report from Peanut finds 93% of mothers are burnt out. An Iowa mom who moved to Boston shares how she found friendship through the app, highlighting the crumbling village many mothers face.

Iowa is under a heat advisory as dangerous temperatures sweep 22 states. Heat index values could reach 110 degrees in western and southwest Iowa through Monday night.