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Health-care

States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid

States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid

  • Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez KFF Health News

As the deadline looms for states to enforce new work requirements, some state lawmakers seek to publicly name the largest companies that have employees enrolled in the government program covering low-income and disabled people.

Fashion in crisis: How weight-loss drugs are affecting an entire industry

Fashion in crisis: How weight-loss drugs are affecting an entire industry

  • CBC English

"If everybody's on Ozempic, there won't be enough humans in the world to alter those dresses." This bridal shop owner has already seen how Ozempic and GLP-1 drugs can dramatically 'alter' wedding dresses. Watch The Ozempic Effect: Beyond the Waistline on CBC Gem.

Senators press UnitedHealthcare and other Medicare Advantage giants over payment denials

Senators press UnitedHealthcare and other Medicare Advantage giants over payment denials

  • Christopher Snowbeck Minnesota Star Tribune

Federal lawmakers are turning up the pressure on UnitedHealthcare and two rival Medicare Advantage insurers over their use of artificial intelligence and their prior authorization rules for post-hospital rehab care.

Why Seniors Are Leaving Medicare Advantage Plans for Original Medicare (Medigap Policy)

Why Seniors Are Leaving Medicare Advantage Plans for Original Medicare (Medigap Policy)

  • Solution Tales - Lifestyle Now

Before the Medicare Open Enrollment window closes, learn why many seniors are actively leaving their private Medicare Advantage plan to secure complete medical freedom. Transitioning back to traditional coverage and adding a premium Medigap policy ensures broader access to doctors nationwide…

Why Cancer Cases Are Rising In Gen Z And Millennials

Why Cancer Cases Are Rising In Gen Z And Millennials

  • unbranded - Lifestyle

Cancer has long been considered a disease that mostly affects older adults, but doctors are seeing a concerning shift. More Millennials and Gen Z patients are being diagnosed with cancers that were once far more common later in life, and researchers are working to understand why. According t…

Healthcare gives Democrats a potent midterms attack line in Iowa and beyond

Healthcare gives Democrats a potent midterms attack line in Iowa and beyond

  • Nathan Layne Reuters

In battleground states, Democrats are campaigning against Republican-backed cuts to Medicaid and rising costs, while Republicans argue their policies will curb waste and lower expenses.

US progesterone supplies tighten as menopause treatment demand grows

US progesterone supplies tighten as menopause treatment demand grows

  • Mrinalika Roy and Sriparna Roy Reuters

The supply concerns come as women going through menopause across the U.S. face difficulties filling prescriptions for estrogen patches.

GLP-1 weight loss drugs are changing how people shop

GLP-1 weight loss drugs are changing how people shop

    Users are changing the ways they spend on food, clothes and health and beauty products, as well as how they eat out.

    GLP-1s and cancer prevention: What’s known and what isn’t

    GLP-1s and cancer prevention: What’s known and what isn’t

      Early studies suggest GLP-1s, such as Ozempic, could help reduce the risk of some cancers, but scientists say there are still more questions than answers and more long-term studies are needed to really understand the potential.

      The GLP-1 Effect: How Weight-Loss Drugs Are Changing the Business of Healthcare

      The GLP-1 Effect: How Weight-Loss Drugs Are Changing the Business of Healthcare

        America's GLP-1 boom is reshaping healthcare. SHARx co-founder Paul Pruitt explains who pays, why costs are surging, and what comes next.

        Trump Won't Rule Out Compensation For January 6 Rioters

        Trump Won't Rule Out Compensation For January 6 Rioters

          President Donald Trump has refused to rule out compensation payments for people involved in the January 6 Capitol riot.

          Most Americans value staying informed. Survey says many don't feel it

          Most Americans value staying informed. Survey says many don't feel it

            Keeping up with the news and staying well-informed may be more exhausting than ever, but Americans still think it’s a vital part of their civic duty.

            The 20 highest-paying jobs in America? Doctors, doctors, more doctors

            The 20 highest-paying jobs in America? Doctors, doctors, more doctors

              To find a better-paid group, economists say, you have to drill down to elite subcategories, such as corporate CEOs and law partners.

              'It's still working': More are living with cancer as era of targeted drugs takes hold

              'It's still working': More are living with cancer as era of targeted drugs takes hold

                A record 7 out of 10 cancer patients now survive for at least five years, up from less than half in the 1970s and 63% in the mid-1990s.

                Local News

                Shenandoah man charged in murder of Manning woman in Lake View

                Shenandoah man charged in murder of Manning woman in Lake View

                The Iowa Department of Public Safety announced Monday morning the arrest of a Shenandoah man accused of murdering a Manning woman in a Lake View resident on Sunday morning.

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for August 3

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for August 3

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for August 2

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for August 2

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                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for August 1

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for August 1

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                State & Regional

                Blood donation encouraged amid critical supply levels in Iowa, metro area

                Blood donation encouraged amid critical supply levels in Iowa, metro area

                The American Red Cross declared a national blood supply crisis this past week, with donations falling to a four-year summer low amid a season where giving is already generally reduced.

                Iowa governor candidate Rob Sand supports raising cigarette tax

                Iowa governor candidate Rob Sand supports raising cigarette tax

                Iowa candidate for governor Rob Sand would advocate for an increase in the state tax on cigarettes and consider requiring state-licensed casinos to go smoke-free.

                Rob Sand advocates for more Iowa wetlands and grazing land

                Rob Sand advocates for more Iowa wetlands and grazing land

                Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand discussed plans to combat Iowa’s water quality issues and advocated for more mental health funding Monday at a town hall in Fort Dodge.

                In deep-red Iowa, Rob Sand works to persuade curious Republicans

                In deep-red Iowa, Rob Sand works to persuade curious Republicans

                Rob Sand is set to face Republican nominee Zach Lahn in what analysts are calling one of the most competitive governor contests in the country.

                Nation & World

                For GLP-1 users, the in-store clothes shopping trip is back

                For GLP-1 users, the in-store clothes shopping trip is back

                About 11% of Americans are on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. With changed bodies, many are inclined to try on clothes in person to figure out what styles fit their new size.

                Arizona politician who survived shooting works to defend democracy

                Arizona politician who survived shooting works to defend democracy

                Ron Barber and Don Henninger, a Democrat and a Republican, co-lead the Arizona Democracy Resilience Network, a nonpartisan group aimed at supporting election workers and promoting civility in politics.

                First US deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak recorded in Michigan

                First US deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak recorded in Michigan

                Two people have died from cyclosporiasis in Michigan, marking the first fatalities in the largest U.S. outbreak of the intestinal illness.

                RFK Jr. pushes measles vaccine and blames Fauci's COVID-19 handling

                RFK Jr. pushes measles vaccine and blames Fauci's COVID-19 handling

                Amid a record-breaking measles outbreak, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. encouraged Americans to get the MMR vaccine ahead of back-to-school season and blamed COVID-19 lockdowns for the measles cases.

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                University of Iowa settles with renowned cellist, professor

                University of Iowa settles with renowned cellist, professor

                Northwest Bank promotes White to Loan Portfolio Manager

                Northwest Bank promotes White to Loan Portfolio Manager

                Shenandoah man charged in murder of Manning woman in Lake View

                Shenandoah man charged in murder of Manning woman in Lake View

                Shopping

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

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                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

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                The walleye whisperer: Your two adventurous spots for landing trophy fish this summer

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                Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

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                Content by Milan Laser Hair Removal. These laser hair removal experts share their observations and insights about the benefits of Brazilian laser hair removal vs. Brazilian waxing.

                Crime

                Kadin Hoger grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets

                Kadin Hoger grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets

                Kadin Hoger was grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets from 2 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday.

                People gather at the site where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer

                People gather at the site where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer

                People gather at Williamson and South Baldwin Streets where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer on Wednesday afternoon in Madison.

                Williamson Street memorial site holds strong on day 3

                Williamson Street memorial site holds strong on day 3

                The memorial for Corey Ruiz has been in place on Williamson Street since Wednesday, when Ruiz was shot dead by police there. It was still holding strong Saturday, with no sign of police or other means of removal. Protesters said they plan on staying as long as they can.

                Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

                Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

                A Sidney man arrested on suspicion of litancy of charges is also accused of injuring two sheriff's deputies and jail staff upon his booking into the Fremont County Jail.

                Politics

                Iowa governor candidate Rob Sand supports raising cigarette tax

                Iowa governor candidate Rob Sand supports raising cigarette tax

                Iowa candidate for governor Rob Sand would advocate for an increase in the state tax on cigarettes and consider requiring state-licensed casinos to go smoke-free.

                Rob Sand advocates for more Iowa wetlands and grazing land

                Rob Sand advocates for more Iowa wetlands and grazing land

                Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand discussed plans to combat Iowa’s water quality issues and advocated for more mental health funding Monday at a town hall in Fort Dodge.

                In deep-red Iowa, Rob Sand works to persuade curious Republicans

                In deep-red Iowa, Rob Sand works to persuade curious Republicans

                Rob Sand is set to face Republican nominee Zach Lahn in what analysts are calling one of the most competitive governor contests in the country.

                Barack Obama endorses Democrat Josh Turek in Senate race

                Barack Obama endorses Democrat Josh Turek in Senate race

                Barack Obama is lending his support to Democrat Josh Turek as Iowa’s open U.S. Senate race emerges as a potentially competitive contest that could factor into control of the chamber.

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