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Talking to your child about the difference between good and bad touches needs to start early and happen often to ensure they will be able to recognize abuse and know who to go to if something happens.

Volpara Risk Pathways is described as a state-of-the-art assessment tool that identifies women who may be at elevated risk for breast cancer, and Mercy Cedar Rapids is the first hospital in the area to offer it.

For people with diabetes, blindness can be a real threat. Because serious eye disease can be present with few symptoms or even none at all, people with diabetes should have a thorough eye exam at least once a year.

At University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, specialists have been performing cochlear implant surgeries for more than 40 years.

After a year of planning and just after Labor Day, we headed back “home” to visit our native state, re-connect with friends and family, and explore the hidden gems in the Land of the Dawn -- North America’s northeast, where the rising sun first hits the United States and Canada.

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The Iowa Farm-to-Table Dinner Series, launched Tuesday at the Wilson’s Ciderhouse & Venue, may not be starting a new trend. But it is reclaiming what “farm-to-table” means as a new alliance of state agencies work to tell a story that is fundamentally Iowan.

Embracing gratitude helps elevate our mental, emotional and even physical health, making it a vital practice for anyone seeking a healthier, happier life.