Consuming alcohol raises the risk of developing at least seven types of cancer diseases, including liver, breast and throat cancer, research has found. His advisory also notes that as a person's alcohol consumption goes up, so does the risk for developing those illnesses.
Alcohol sales at Iowa football games were up about 29 percent in 2023, according to data obtained by The Gazette.
Iowa HHS earlier this year launched a public service campaign to warn people over age 45 to watch the amount of alcohol they are consuming. The reason for the campaign is sobering. Alcohol-related deaths in Iowa have increased 45 percent since 2019, with half of those deaths being people over age 45.
Iowa schools would have fewer requirements on what they teach and how they provide instruction under a bill the Iowa Senate passed Tuesday.
A three-member subcommittee of Iowa House lawmakers this week advanced a bill that would allow Iowa restaurant workers under the age of 18 to serve alcohol.
Looking to drink less this month? You’re not alone. These tips from local bartenders can help turn any drink into a non-alcoholic version that doesn’t make you miss the booze.
While thousands of other Cedar Rapidians gathered at restaurants and parties and shouted, “HAPPY NEW YEAR!” as the clock struck …
Iowans shook things up when it came to their favorite liquor brand this past year -- and set yet another record for liquor sales.
The owner of Pints Bar in Iowa City was arrested early Sunday morning on charges that he served alcohol to three employees, who are minors.
A Polk County jury recently awarded the Republican candidate running to serve as the state’s taxpayer watchdog $1 million in his wrongful termination case against the state's exclusive liquor wholesaler.
Cassandra Collins, clinical director for Area Substance Abuse Council, talks about grappling with a dramatic increase in overdose deaths and heavy drinking in Iowa.
Marion is the birthplace of the man responsible for getting "The Big Book" published, the book that details the recovery process used by Alcoholics Anonymous.
Buckle up for a wild ride as Chew on This reporter Elijah Decious reviews Maple Syrup Pepsi not available to the public, two flavors of Nitro Pepsi and four varieties of Hard Mountain Dew being piloted in Iowa.
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