To find a better-paid group, economists say, you have to drill down to elite subcategories, such as corporate CEOs and law partners.
- Deena Beasley Reuters
A record 7 out of 10 cancer patients now survive for at least five years, up from less than half in the 1970s and 63% in the mid-1990s.
- Ken Alltucker USA Today
Americans' voracious appetite for GLP-1 weight loss drugs has the nation on pace to spend more than $1 trillion on prescription drugs this year, a new report says.
- Renuka Rayasam KFF Health News
Health policy changes in Washington are set to cause millions of Americans to lose their Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage, leading to concerns about affording health care
- Lauren Sausser KFF Health News
More than 1 in 4 physicians surveyed by the American Medical Association last December said prior authorization had led to a serious adverse event for a patient in their care.
- Nat Cardona Lee Media Studio
In this episode of PennyWise, host Nat Cardona is joined by NerdWallet expert Elizabeth Ayoola to discuss the upcoming changes to Medicare in 2025.
- MARIA HALKIAS The Dallas Morning News
Walmart is venturing into health care, with in-store clinics in six states the retailer says offer accessible, affordable and convenient primary care services.
Hundreds of U.S. communities have banned fluoride from their water, raising alarm bells for public health researchers who worry that, like vaccines, it’s become a victim of its own success.
It's a tool insurers say they use to rein in costs and protect patients from unnecessary or ineffective medical treatment.
Jasen Gundersen never considered a career in business when he entered medical school nearly three decades ago to become a rural primary care doctor. But, today, he isn’t working in rural America and he doesn’t do primary care. In fact, he no longer practices medicine at all.
Drug donation programs like one in Colorado and one in California take unopened, unexpired medications from health care facilities, private residents, pharmacies, or prisons that pile up when patients are discharged, change drugs, or die, and re-dispense them to uninsured and low-income patients.
Rural medics who rescued rancher Jim Lutter after he was gored by a bison didn’t have much experience handling such severe wounds. But the medics did have a doctor looking over their shoulders inside the ambulance as they rushed Lutter to a hospital.
Chronic fatigue, characterized by at least six months of severe exhaustion not helped by bed rest, has no cure, and no way to enable a quick diagnosis.
Erica DeBoer, the chief nurse at America’s largest rural health network, thought she could finally offer some relief for her overworked staff and thousands of patients. More than 160 reinforcement nurses were supposed to arrive over the coming months across Sanford Health’s Midwest facilities from as far away as Manila and Lagos, Nigeria.
We've compiled pictures of different weapons that have come up during criminal investigations in Northeast Iowa in recent years.
Berry Tramel and Tom Shatel break down the Big Ten Conference’s growing grip on the College Football Playoff—and why it’s winning the power struggle for more bids. From TV money to SEC tension, this podcast dives into how the sport’s future is being shaped far from the field.
View a free photo gallery documenting severe storm damage in Jasper and Newton counties, including destroyed businesses and widespread destruction.
Nebraska survived on Sunday, beating Iowa for the first time in three years and securing the two seed in the Big Ten tournament.
Nebraska and Iowa split their regular-season matchups with each team prevailing on their homecourt. The winner of today's game will advance to play either Houston or Illinois on Saturday.
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Ryder Block has imagined for a long time what it would be like to wrestle under the bright lights of an NCAA Championship. It’s taken Block longer than he had hoped when he signed with the University of Iowa after a stellar career at Waverly-Shell Rock where he was a four-time state finalist and three-time champion while going 159-1 in his prep career. Two ACL surgeries ...
State regulators will impose triggers to protect prized trout fishery below the ‘pumped water storage’ facility on Seminoe Reservoir. Developer awaits final federal approval.
President Donald Trump has openly trashed the NBA as a bastion of player activism with overt liberal politics that could “destroy” the game of basketball.
Common wisdom in retirement planning dictates that you should aim to save 10 times your annual salary, or reach a “magic number” well past $1 million in savings, to retire.
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72%of Americans are planning to travel this summer, but inflation may lead many to scale back spending and choose more budget-friendly vacations. The good news is that you don’t have to go far to enjoy a memorable getaway. Many nearby cities offer affordable options for entertainment, dining, and relaxation.
Greensboro, N.C., is the 128th-best U.S. city for staycations in 2026, according to a new WalletHub report that analyzed more than 180 cities using 41 key metrics. They ranged from walkability and the number of cultural attractions to average restaurant prices and summer weather.
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Get Healthy. If a cold or the flu hits your household, it’s best to stay away from other people while you rest and recover, but just how long does it take until you’re out of the danger zone?
Get Healthy. If your back hurts on the regular, you’re not alone. Here are five ways to take back your back.
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Get Healthy. If you’re feeling mentally or emotionally worn down, a forest bath may be just the ticket to clear and cleanse your mind and spirit. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of the experience.
The owner of a Dow City bar will spend up to a decade in prison for sexually abusing an employee.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird called the shooting of a homeless man in a Denison park by a police officer "legally justified" in a report issued Tuesday afternoon.
An officer-involved shooting occurred Friday night in Washington Park in Denison, according to a news release from Crawford County Emergency Management.
Earl Jordan was captured on video allegedly swiping at an officer's face before grabbing the officer by the throat in another encounter. Video footage allegedly shows Jordan picking up a piece of metal fencing and hurling it toward the Capitol door.
It is the first bill passed out of a full chamber in this young legislative session, which started last week, signaling the issue’s importance to Iowa House Republicans.
Education groups and others raised questions Tuesday during an Iowa House subcommittee meeting about legislation that could potentially change continuing education requirements for licensed professionals.
Candidates gathered for a forum Monday night to discuss a variety of topics.