In this week’s installment of Curious Iowa, The Gazette answers a question about the work of county public health departments ...

The secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, plays a significant role in every American’s access to health care and in the nation’s overall well-being.

Vaccinations are critical for protecting pets from infectious diseases. Common vaccines included in wellness plans cover ...

A new study compares the benefits and risks of taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, including risks of dementia, ...

T he newest weight-loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound, are incredibly popular. But doctors are still learning about all of the ...

Self-diagnosis might lead to misdiagnosis and serve as a gateway to self-medicating without understanding the side effects of prescription drugs. At the same time, it might lead to awareness and the p ...

Persistent exposure to heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and more will take a toll on people’s bodies. We must learn how this ...