rural health

The Iowa Senate passed a bill setting new standards for pharmacy benefit managers that lawmakers said will help keep rural pharmacies in business and lower the cost of prescription drugs.

The natural-cause death rate for those 25-54 years old is 43 percent higher in rural than urban areas, according to a report released from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The COVID-19 pandemic took a big toll on Iowa’s health care workforce. Today, the state is facing a critical shortage of workers.

Iowa has one of the highest cancer rates in the U.S., but advancements have led to more survivors of cancer.

The annual Cancer in Iowa report by the Iowa Cancer Registry found Iowa continues to have high rates of new cancers, but also highlights the state's high cancer survival rate.

This episode unpacks the findings from the 2024 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll and explores mental health struggles among farmers.

Rural Iowans can face significant challenges when it comes to early detection and care access for dementia.

Medications like Trulicity, Ozempic and Rybelsus help those with Type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. They're also being used for weight loss, and are believed to have other health benefits.

Iowans will vote on whether to levy a property tax to support EMS departments.

The natural-cause death rate for those 25-54 years old is 43 percent higher in rural than urban areas, according to a report released from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.