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Foundation 2 helps tell story of mental health with tattoos
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (604+ words) Mar. 1, 2026 5:14 pm CEDAR RAPIDS " Eight people already were waiting despite Sunday's chill to get inside a barbershop and tattoo parlor to select from tattoos that feature a semicolon to share the story of suicide and mental health awareness. One of…...
Pesticide use, cancer risk rise together across America's heartland
13+ hour, 20+ min ago (1693+ words) In my records, it literally says that I have cancer as a result of exposure to Roundup," Iowa farmer says Mar. 1, 2026 6:00 am Lisa Lawler wasn"t surprised when diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025. Her mother had breast cancer and died…...
Behind the scenes of C.R.'s therapeutic rec program
13+ hour, 20+ min ago (856+ words) Parks & Recreation staff look to offer accessible, all-ages programming to support residents" social, emotional and physical health Mar. 1, 2026 6:00 am CEDAR RAPIDS " When Macey Lovell tells people what she does for work, one of the most common follow-up questions is "What…...
Opinion: Cancer in Iowa: Turning data into action and hope
22+ hour, 8+ min ago (763+ words) The Gazette has been serving Eastern Iowa since 1883. Our office is open to the public from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday through Friday. Online assistance via phone or email is available 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Wednesday and 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM…...
Bill to end child vaccination requirements in Iowa exposes divide
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (1044+ words) Health official: Parents should do research, turn to pediatrician for advice Feb. 21, 2026 11:23 pm All in all, Dylan Thiemann's two children are pretty healthy. They get the ear infections and stomach bugs that younger kids can be prone to. But when…...
University of Iowa researchers use electrochemical, biomedical engineering expertise to develop new health care technology
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (787+ words) Home / Special Sections / Discover Engineers Week Researchers earn multiple grants to develop better oxygen solution for lung patients Feb. 22, 2026 5:00 am This story first appeared in Engineers Week 2026, an annual special section that showcases a variety of local engineering topics to…...
The science behind satiety, or the feeling of fullness and satisfaction after eating
1+ week, 2+ day ago (633+ words) Home / Food & Drink Protein, fiber, healthy fats help you feel fuller longer Have you ever finished a meal only to feel hungry again an hour later? Satiety " the feeling of fullness and satisfaction after eating " is influenced by more than…...
UI Health Care, medical college eyeing $32 million in upgrades
1+ week, 4+ day ago (682+ words) Board of Regents will consider four projects next week Feb. 18, 2026 2:15 pm IOWA CITY " University of Iowa Health Care and its medical college next week will seek Board of Regents approval for more than $32 million in upgrades " including $12.2 million to bring…...
Cigarette tax would rise 65 cents under Iowa Senate bill
1+ week, 5+ day ago (565+ words) Cancer awareness advocates say measures will cause smokers to quit DES MOINES" A bill in the Iowa Legislature would increase taxes on tobacco products and implement an excise tax on vape and consumable hemp products as lawmakers aim to tackle…...
Opinion: Ending school vaccine requirements is a cruel experiment on Iowa's children
1+ week, 5+ day ago (544+ words) Opinion: Ending school vaccine requirements is a cruel experiment on Iowa's children'thegazette.com The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. In 1855, Massachusetts became the first state in the U.S. to require a vaccine before…...