Iowa Health Cardiology opens site in Ankeny

These days, Paul Williams of Mitchellville finds it tough to walk 100 feet or so without having to stop to catch his breath. More

Item by item, advocate helps people decipher medical bills

Dee Knoke of Minburn advises people always to check their medical bills before paying them. While it may sound obvious, it potentially can save patients hundreds of dollars in unnecessary expenses. More

Understanding the Smokefree Air Act

Jan. 1 marked the six-month anniversary of the Smokefree Air Act. While there have been some dissenters, compliance with the law mostly has been very high. More

New Live Healthy Iowa focuses on total lifestyle

When Lighten Up Iowa began eight years ago, the program's focus was to help people shed the pounds. More

Loss of your job doesn't equal a lack of health care options

DR. ROBERTA WATTLEWORTH More

Ask the dietitian: Program helps participants begin healthy way of life

JULIE GIESEMAN is a dietitian with Hy-Vee Food Stores in West Des Moines. More