Health And Fitness
Dishwashers Are for Cleaning, Not Cooking
A new, but unsafe, cooking trend is to use the dishwasher in place of the oven or stove top.
The creator of this newfound cooking technique recommends cooking food in a vacuum packed bag or air...
Flu already reported in Iowa; IDPH reminds residents of prevention hygiene
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) urges all Iowans over 6 months of age to receive their yearly seasonal influenza vaccine. Surveillance by IDPH influenza sentinel sites and confirmatory...
Helicobacter pylori and Peptic Ulcer Disease
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Make Your Thanksgiving Meal Last with ‘Planned-overs‘
The day after Thanksgiving is a day of shopping, football games, and leftovers. Before the chaos of the holiday arrives, have a plan for how you will use your Thanksgiving meal leftovers. By having...
Iowa Mission of Mercy to Help those with Dental needs October 18-19
Free dental clinic to be in Des Moines Oct. 18-19
The Iowa Mission of Mercy, the state's largest free dental clinic will be in Des Moin...
Alcohol Policy Changes at Special Events
When Benton County received the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF SIG), a group of volunteers worked long hours to determine how to utilize the money to make the best change...
Breast Cancer and the Breast Self-Exam
NOTE: Important information about VGH Mammograms follows article.
The most effective way to detect breast cancer is by mammography, and a clinical breast exam can complement mammography screeni...
Speak up: Become a Partner in Your Health Care
Become a Partner in Your Health Care
Many people go to the doctor ready to just listen and let the doctor take the lead. But the best patient-doctor relationships are partnerships. You and your ... Nov. 1 blood drive to honor Amillianna King
The American Red Cross invites Vinton-area community members to donate blood on Nov. 1 in honor of 2-and-a-half-year-old Amillianna King who was diagnosed with leukemia. She has receive...
Basic Information About Breast Cancer
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