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The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday night to pass long-sought bipartisan legislation to expand health care benefits for millions of veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits during their military service.
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A bipartisan bill that became Iowa law this year criminalizes fertility fraud, making physicians liable for a felony and, if convicted, forced to register as a Tier III sex offender.
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According to a Cleveland Clinic survey, 65% of male participants say they avoid the doctor. A Mercy physician discusses the importance of preventive care.
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Mother's Milk Bank of Iowa Director Jean Drulis and UnityPoint Pediatrician Dr. Katie Halyko join the conversation. Then, Charity Nebbe talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks about her latest novel, Horse.
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“I understand it’s expensive and I understand it’s not practical, but from a scientific perspective," said author Lisa Mosconi, "the nutritional composition of caviar is a fantastic complement to whatever nutrients your brain needs for health and cognitive fitness.”
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Meatpacking families in the state were hit hard by the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean they were all torn apart.
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Guillermo Romano Ibarra meets with Ben Kieffer at Lake McBride State Park to recount his journey of recovery and survival after he was nearly killed by a motorist while riding his bicycle in rural Johnson county.
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Tom Cook and Dr. Jose Morcuende of the University of Iowa join Ben Kieffer to discuss the life and legacy of Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, who developed the gold standard for treating clubfoot. Also, patients who were born with clubfoot share their stories and explain how the Ponseti method changed their lives.
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A Swisher, Iowa-based ranch is using horseback riding to help improve neuromotor function, including coordination, balance, and strength for children.
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Ben Kieffer starts off the show with IPR's Grant Gerlock to give the latest news from a federal judge who decided to put the state's mask mandate ban on hold. Later, Dr. Eric Dyken discusses the latest news and research on sleep disorders.