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Viagra May Help Prevent Heart Attacks

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Researchers may have found a new way to use Viagra to prevent strokes and heart attacks in at-risk patients. More
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Health Headlines

Researchers: Toxins Still Coat Everything After Floods

Hospital Unveils $19M Surgical Center

Peanuts Banned From Some Iowa Schools

13-Year-Old Iowan Publishes Her First Book

Methodist Tests New Advanced Air Ambulance

Mercy Medical Unveils ER Addition

Hospital Adds Robot To Surgical Team

Health, Hope & Heroes

C-Section Babies Have Higher Diabetes Rate

TB Scare Rattles Hundreds Of New Moms

Attack Ad Insinuates Hot Dogs Cause Cancer

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Diet Claims To Give You Flatter Abs

100-Calorie Packs May Cause Overeating

Germs In Womb Tied To Premature Birth

28% Error Rate Found In Medicare Payments

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Live Well: Back To School Safety

Dr. Nathan Boonstra from Blank Children's Hospital talks about safety tips to help start the year on the right foot. More

Ways To Stay Safe During Summer Heat

Group B Strep Targets Babies, Pregnant Women, Elderly

Back To School Health Basics

Child Asthma Attacks, Treatments

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Caregiving Information

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Sticking With It

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Practical Cooking Tips For Singles

7 Myths And Facts About Chocolate

Step Out Of Your Workout Rut

15 Diet-Friendly Ice Cream Choices

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What You Need To Know For Healthy Hair

Caregiving

How To Pay For Eldercare

Caring For An Ailing Loved One Can Be Expensive. Here's How To Prepare For And Manage The Financial Side Of Caregiving. More Details

Health Interactives

Blank Children's Hospital patients and families share their stories.

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Blank Children's Hospital – for all ages and stages.

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Have A Parenting Issue?

Drugs, sex, education and tolerance – just some of the issues facing children today. Let Dr. Stacy Stryer help you navigate the winding road of parenthood. More

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Get The Facts

Irritable bowel syndrome has telltale signs – abdominal cramping, bloating and more – and it’s extraordinarily common. Learn how to manage it. More

Your Obesity Questions Answered

Are you ready for weight-loss surgery? How do you prevent obesity in your kids? How does you mind dictate cravings? Get these answers and more! More

Food & Nutrition Center

Do you know the 7 best foods we never eat? What about healthy snacks, new recipes and medicinal foods? Learn all about food and nutrition here. More

Living With Bipolar Disorder

Do you have super-good days followed by the worst day ever? You might have bipolar disorder. Learn signs, symptoms, treatment and more. More

Dental Health: First Aid For Teeth

Gum disease is tied to cancer, a recent study showed, making it ever more important to follow sound dental practices. See our top tips here! More