A new research study shows that rates for smoking, obesity and chronic conditions such as heart disease are comparatively higher in rural areas, leading to shorter life expectancy.

At least 58 cases have been confirmed. Health officials — who are scrambling to get a handle on the vaccine-preventable ...

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People in rural areas are at greater risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to a variety of factors. We explain why.

Hospital leaders gathered Tuesday at the Iowa Capitol to show support for Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal to improve access ...

Ookla breaks down the expansion of rural 5G availability by the three national carriers from 2019-2024, including the top 10 ...

Gov. Kim Reynolds was joined by health care professionals Tuesday as she highlighted her legislative proposals to tackle workforce shortages and rural access to health care in Iowa.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced over $40 million in funding to enhance rural healthcare delivery in southern New ...