18+ hour, 46+ min ago   (263+ words) A routine morning quickly turned into a medical emergency for a Waukee man after he suffered a life-threatening stroke. Thanks to quick action and a specialized procedure at MercyOne, he was able to make a full recovery. Drew Strube, 48, began…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (150+ words) A new study suggests that exposure to light during sleep, even at low levels, may negatively impact heart health. Related video: Sleep hacks, simple tips for the best rest Researchers analyzed the sleep patterns of more than 11,000 people without heart…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (513+ words) A coalition of Iowa organizations launched a campaign Wednesday opposing the Nov. 3 ballot issue that will ask Iowa voters whether to amend the state constitution to require a two-thirds majority vote of lawmakers to raise state personal and corporate income…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (533+ words) Former President Joe Biden said the radiation treatment he received for his prostate cancer diagnosis “worked as intended” as he shared a personal health update. The 83-year-old Biden shared a lengthy update on his social media pages Tuesday, offering a…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (252+ words) The Ringling Hype Crew brought "The Greatest Show On Earth" to patients and families at Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines Tuesday afternoon. The performance included unicycle tricks, jump rope acrobatics, hand balancing, wheel gymnastics, and singing, providing entertainment and…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (333+ words) For some Big Creek Beach visitors, Labor Day weekend was their first chance this summer to visit the state park's waterfront after swimming was not advised for more than a month of the season. “This is kind of one of…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (278+ words) The Iowa Cancer Summit, taking place on Oct. 13 at the DMACC campus, will focus on new cancer detection methods, environmental concerns, and opportunities for learning and networking. "Iowans are thinking about cancer in a new way, and we definitely see…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (228+ words) Des Moines University held its White Coat Ceremony today, celebrating 456 students as they begin their careers in health care. The event recognized 232 future doctors of osteopathic medicine, 62 future doctors of podiatric medicine, 61 future physician assistants, 66 future physical therapists, and 35 future…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (457+ words) A Massachusetts jury is deliberating on whether Lindsay Clancy was criminally responsible when she strangled her three children in 2023, amid conflicting testimony about her postpregnancy mental health. What happens if they can’t reach a verdict? A mistrial would be declared…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (647+ words) In the peaceful community of Coalville, Iowa, about 10 minutes south of Fort Dodge, Megan Thies watches her three children play in their backyard. Griffin, the oldest, boasts about how high he can push his younger siblings, twins London and Beckham,…...