Toxic Braids? Study Finds Synthetic Braiding Hair May Pose Serious Health Risks to Black Women
Research finds carcinogens in synthetic braiding hair and Black hair products, raising new health concerns as Iowa faces rising cancer rates.
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Heart to Heart — Docuseries raises awareness about Black Iowans’ heart health
A docuseries about heart health will be shown at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Grand View University's Viking Theatre.
MercyOne partners with DART for Black History Month
MercyOne & DART launch a February campaign raising awareness of the Black maternal health crisis with resources
Advocates call on Iowa lawmakers to defeat ‘Cancer Gag Act’
Iowa has the second highest cancer rate in the country.
The Other Child: In Conversation with Author and Domestic Violence Advocate Courageous Fire
“One of the ways you know something is pivotal is when your brain buries it.” Memoir approaches sexual assault from familial vantage point.
‘Community on a mission’: My City My Health equity conference kicks off Nov. 15 in Des Moines
Improving health outcomes will take center stage at growing health equity conference in Des Moines.
Iowa has 2nd highest cancer rate in US, Black Iowans face alarming disparities in cancer cases, deaths
As cancer rates in Iowa continue to climb, Black Iowans experience disproportionate outcomes, health officials say.
‘How are you taking responsibility for your own health?’ asks keynote speaker at Black Women 4 Healthy Living’s annual conference
About 100 Black women packed a health conference designed with their needs in mind on Aug. 17, at Grand View University. #BW4HL
Mayo Clinic Minute: Winter skin protection tips
Using lotion offers a variety of benefits regardless of the season, but it is especially important in the cold, dry winter season.
Think Happy, Be Well: 7 Strategies to Finding Your Happiness
Research validates happy people have overall better life outcomes. This is not to say they don’t have their share of trials and tribulations.
Heart to Heart — Docuseries raises awareness about Black Iowans’ heart health
A docuseries about heart health will be shown at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Grand View University's Viking Theatre.
MercyOne partners with DART for Black History Month
MercyOne & DART launch a February campaign raising awareness of the Black maternal health crisis with resources
Advocates call on Iowa lawmakers to defeat ‘Cancer Gag Act’
Iowa has the second highest cancer rate in the country.
The Other Child: In Conversation with Author and Domestic Violence Advocate Courageous Fire
“One of the ways you know something is pivotal is when your brain buries it.” Memoir approaches sexual assault from familial vantage point.
‘Community on a mission’: My City My Health equity conference kicks off Nov. 15 in Des Moines
Improving health outcomes will take center stage at growing health equity conference in Des Moines.
Iowa has 2nd highest cancer rate in US, Black Iowans face alarming disparities in cancer cases, deaths
As cancer rates in Iowa continue to climb, Black Iowans experience disproportionate outcomes, health officials say.
‘How are you taking responsibility for your own health?’ asks keynote speaker at Black Women 4 Healthy Living’s annual conference
About 100 Black women packed a health conference designed with their needs in mind on Aug. 17, at Grand View University. #BW4HL
Mayo Clinic Minute: Winter skin protection tips
Using lotion offers a variety of benefits regardless of the season, but it is especially important in the cold, dry winter season.
Think Happy, Be Well: 7 Strategies to Finding Your Happiness
Research validates happy people have overall better life outcomes. This is not to say they don’t have their share of trials and tribulations.