Tag: Health and Wellness
Common Mistakes: Students Emailing Enrollment and Payment for University Healthcare Plan
Iowa State University Students Mistakenly Enrolled in Healthcare Plan and Billed $1,435 by Academic HealthPlans A seemingly routine email from Academic HealthPlans (AHP) on Monday turned into a whirlwind for Iowa State University students as...
Achieving Long-Term Weight Loss with Medications: A Comprehensive Guide
Achieving Long-Term Weight Loss with Medications: A Comprehensive Guide Weight loss is a prevalent concern in today's society, especially with obesity rates on the rise worldwide. In recent years, the way we approach weight management...
FDA Bans Red Dye 3 in Food and Drugs – Impact on Consumers and...
FDA Bans Red Dye 3 in Food and Drugs - What You Need to Know WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a groundbreaking move, the FDA has officially banned the use of Red Dye 3 in food...
Iowa Governor’s Policy Agenda: Cell Phone Restrictions and Cancer Research Key Focus
**Iowa Governor's Policy Agenda: Cell Phone Restrictions and Cancer Research Key Focus** Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivered her annual "Condition of the State" address at the Capitol, highlighting critical policy priorities for the year. Reynolds...
Importance of Keeping a Medications List for Federal Agencies – NorthIowaToday.com
Importance of Medication Lists WASHINGTON, D.C. - In today's fast-paced world, medication management is a crucial aspect of maintaining one's health and well-being. With many individuals across all age groups relying on medications for various...
Regular Physical Activity Assessment Should Be Part of Every Doctor Visit – Study from...
University of Iowa Study Highlights Importance of Physical Activity A groundbreaking study conducted at the University of Iowa has shed light on the critical role of physical activity in maintaining good health. Led by Professor...
Update: UI Researchers Support Updated Alcohol Warning Labels – Radio Iowa
UI Researchers Advocate for Updated Alcohol Warning Labels In a recent development, the U.S. Surgeon General has recommended new warning labels on all alcohol containers, following a University of Iowa report that highlighted the connection...
Committing to Weight Loss in 2025: A Guide to Success
Committing to Weight Loss in 2025: A Guide to Success 2025 has arrived, and many Iowans have likely made a New Year's resolution to lose weight. However, statistics show that around eight in ten resolutions...
Start the New Year Right: Give Blood to Help Others – Radio Iowa
Start the New Year Right: Give Blood to Help Others - Radio Iowa The Iowa chapter of the American Red Cross is facing a critical shortage of blood donors as we head into 2025. With...
Rising HPV-Related Cancer Rates in Rural Areas: DMU Study Findings
Research from Des Moines University has revealed a concerning trend: cancer rates related to HPV, the human papillomavirus, are on the rise in rural areas. The study, conducted by Dr. Jason Semprini, a professor...