BOONE – In a conference room at the Ericson Public Library Tuesday, cancer survivors, farmers, elected officials and community activists from Boone County discussed the things they have done to reduce their exposure to carcinogens and the things they hope will change in Iowa to help lower the state’s high cancer rates.  The discussion in […] more

Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand said he would support increasing pediatric cancer research funding, raising taxes on tobacco and nicotine products and ensuring access to cancer-preventing vaccines — but warned advocates Tuesday these actions will require GOP support. Sand, a Democrat who currently serves as Iowa state auditor, met with organizers and volunteers with the American […] more

(Feature Impact)Young children are naturally curious. They ask endless questions, investigate their surroundings and constantly test how the world works. While that curiosity can leave parents … more

Health insurers submitted their proposed rate increases, but advocates say consumers can't afford to pay more. more

This article first appeared on KFF Health News and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. A tiny federal agency tasked with protecting the public from injuries caused by lawn mowers and coffeemakers is demanding that some of the nation’s biggest health systems turn over detailed, personally identifiable medical records of […] more

The Hechinger Report reports that while AI aids teachers with tasks, a study shows it may lower student motivation and achievement, particularly among weaker instructors. more

Commonwealth Charter Academy reports online schooling supports college prep by offering personalized curricula, skills in time management, and communication.  more

The Aurora City Council approved a statement Monday that demands the private company that runs the immigration detention center in the city cooperate with public health officials in an investigation of a tuberculosis case. “It’s in our interest to protect the public health of our community to be able to merely make a statement that […] more

Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. reports that certain days are riskier for driving, with weekends and holidays seeing the highest traffic fatalities. more

(BPT) - Key takeawaysMr. Bubble, America's favorite bath-time buddy, is turning 65.To celebrate this milestone, the company threw a "Smash & Splash" Birthday Bash on July 23.Guests enjoyed a … more