EMC Promotes Healthy Communities Through the Fight For Air Climb

EMC Insurance Companies Promotes Healthy Communities, Healthy Employees Through Fight For Air Climb

Avoiding an Avocado Slip Up on Cinco de Mayo

Athletico Occupational Therapists Share Tips on Avoiding This Common Injury

The Iowa Clinic Invests in Critical Lung Disease Education

Today, the American Lung Association in Iowa announced that The Iowa Clinic has signed on as the presenting sponsor for the 2019 LUNG FORCE

Man Climbs Towers for 10th Anniversary of Double Lung Transplant

Team 27 tackles towers for Fight For Air Climb in downtown Des Moines

New Treatments, Lung Disease Management Focus of LUNG FORCE Expo

Cutting-edge treatments and innovative management for lung disease and lung cancer are themes for the 2019 LUNG FORCE Expo.

Iowa Resident to Climb Towers while Battling Stage 4 COPD

Brian Bodenberger participates to raise awareness, funds to fight lung disease

EMC Insurance Companies Invests in Clean Air, Healthy Lungs

Leading insurance company sponsors the Fight For Air Climb

Iowa Man’s Prostate Removed After Wrong Cancer Diagnosis: Lawsuit

After he was wrongly diagnosed with cancer, Iowa man suffers effects of unnecessary surgery to remove his prostate gland, lawsuit says.

Iowans Hit the Stairs to Train for Annual Des Moines Event

Training, team building and fundraising start today for the biggest stair climb in Iowa, the Fight For Air Climb in downtown Des Moines.

Iowans Share #ProudQuitter Stories to Inspire Others

Lung Association in Iowa shares resources to quit smoking

New Rule Protects 6,000 Iowa Residents From Secondhand Smoke

Iowa public housing residents will be protected from the dangers of secondhand smoke through a new smokefree housing rule HUD

Take Kids' Stomach Aches Seriously: Iowa Girl Dies Of E. Coli

The mother of a second-grader from Iowa who died of E. coli complications says it's important to take kids' stomach aches seriously.

Four Positive Impacts After 10 Years of Smokefree Air in Iowa

Lung Association Celebrates significant milestone

Walmart Has A New Program To Help America's Opioid Crisis

"We’re taking an active role in fighting our nation’s opioid issue," Walmart Vice President Marybeth Hays said.

Save Your Brain: Iowa Quiz Uncovers Dementia Risk Level

See whether diet, social engagement and other factors have affected your brain function.

Flu In Iowa: 8 More Deaths Bring Season Toll To 14

Fatal flu cases have been reported in all regions of the state this season, mainly among older and elderly residents.

Iowa Gonorrhea Cases Up 145% In Five Years: Health Department

"Some combination of social forces are at work" in increased number of gonorrhea cases, a health department official says.

Flu Building In Iowa, 4 More Dead: Health Department

State health officials say more cases have been investigated in the past week than last flu season's peak week.

Statewide New Year's Day Hikes Canceled By Frigid Temperatures

The First Day Hikes are planned in every state as part of a national program to get people outside to enjoy parks and natural settings.

Iowa Creates 'Opioid Initiatives Director' To Focus State Efforts

The state's efforts will focus on preventing deaths due to opioid overdose, Kevin Gabbert says.

Take A Hike, Iowa: Guided New Year's Hikes In 26 Parks

2018 marks the seventh annual First Day Hikes event in all 50 states.

Deadliest Year: Opioid On Rise In 2016, Iowa Below U.S. Average

Across the nation, more than 63,000 people died of drug overdose, mostly caused by opioids, the CDC reports.

Health Care Enrollment Help Available Saturday In Des Moines

The Health Care Marketplace enrollment period ends Dec. 15, but you can get help signing up on Saturday at the Evelyn Davis Center.

Backyard Chicken Infections: 1 Dead, Hundreds Hospitalized From New Trend

"I think it's really important to know where your food comes from, but I do think they need to be educated on how to do it safely."

Des Moines' Harding Hills Hy-Vee To Host Community Wellness Fair On Friday

Stop by from noon to 6 p.m. Friday for biometric screenings, flu shots, cooking demos, a blood drive and more tips on health and wellness.

Former Pharmacy Tech Who Admitted Diluting Drugs At Des Moines Hospital Faces Federal Tampering Charge

More than 250 vials of the narcotic fentanyl were tampered with and at least 100 of the 731 patients given the drug have filed a lawsuit.

Best Place To Retire? Des Moines Scores High Among 100 Cities On A List Released This Week

Retirement in Des Moines might be a good idea, a U.S. New & World Report listing of the best 100 places shows.

Take A Shot At The Flu: Clinics Hosted By Polk County Health Department

Stave off the flu by getting a seasonal flu shot at one of the clinics or walk-in location hosted by the Polk County Health Department.