Health
Iowa’s Rural Voters Are The First To Have A Say, Which Holds Sway Over Candidates’ Policies
By: AMY MAYER
Presidential candidates have been fanning out across Iowa for months ahead of the 2020 election, creating an opportunity for voters to get agricultural...
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Take a Break from Social Media and Enjoy the Rest of Summer
If you’re on social media, you know what it’s like to compare yourself to others. It’s a sad but honest truth that social media...
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Low-Carb Diets Recommended for People with Diabetes — But How Low Is Low Enough?
By: Ginger Vieira
A new study reaffirms previous research that a low-carbohydrate diet can help with blood sugar levels and triglycerides.
A diet with...
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Dole Recalls Spinach Over Salmonella Concerns
By: Julia Ries
This might not be the best week to load up on your leafy greens.
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. has issued a recall for...
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Haven, township EMS dispute: Does anyone know why?
By Alan Montgomery
Special to The Rural Messenger
After 40 years of harmony among its participating members, the Haven Community EMS now seems like a marriage...
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Study Finds 3 Cups of Coffee May Trigger Migraine
By: George Citroner
Drinking too many caffeinated beverages may put you at more risk for developing a migraine attack.
Migraine affects 10 percent of...
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Medicare’s Decision To Cover A Pricey Cancer Treatment Could Be A Lifesaver For KU Patients
By: DAN MARGOLIES
KU has been a pioneer in using the treatment, known as CAR T-cell therapy, which involves removing a patient’s T cells (a type...
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Protein discovery could lead to new hearing loss treatments
By: Catharine Paddock PhD
A new genetic study in mice has identified two proteins that help organize the development of the hair cells that...
