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New research shows rural Iowans get cancer less often than their urban counterparts but die from it more frequently. Several factors are at play. Breast cancer is more prevalent in urban populations in Iowa than in rural ones, and there is a higher rate of colorectal and lung cancer in rural populations. ...
As the calendar turns to January, organizations are calling for donations during National Blood Donor Month, a designation first proclaimed in 1970. Diane Wright, regional executive director of the American Red Cross of Montana and Idaho, said January is an important time for donations. "January was chosen because it's typically a challenging time of the year for us to collect lifesaving blood, usually due to holiday seasons and the start of the new year and winter weather," Wright explained. " ...
Starting Monday, California becomes the first state to cover health care for all income-eligible people regardless of their age or immigration status. In 2016 California opened up Medi-Cal to undocumented children, then to young adults in 2020, and then to adults 50 and older in 2022. Sarah Dar, policy director for the California Immigrant Policy Center, said now we close the gap and add undocumented adults ages 26 to 49. ...
A new report highlights what Tennessee could focus on to improve the health of its residents. The latest America's Health Rankings report ranks Tennessee 44th among states for overall health outcomes. The report found nationwide, diabetes prevalence has increased to 11.5%, affecting nearly 32 million adults. ...
Collins Cemetery in Dartmouth, Massachusetts may have been the inspiration for the cult classic 'Dark Shadows.'