Health and Wellness

More than 1,100 Greater Des Moines residents have enrolled in a landmark cancer study, an American Cancer Society official said Wednesday. The Cancer Prevention Study 3 (CPS-3), a nationwide, long-term research study aimed at gathering …

The American Heart Association is seeking nominations for its annual Lifestyle Change Award. The award recognizes individuals who have made positive changes to improve their quality of life and health over the past year, such …

Health Literacy Iowa, in partnership with New Readers of Iowa, is hosting the first conference of its kind in the state. “Health Literacy in Iowa: Partnering to Change Research into Action” conference will be held …

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced today that it has selected 10 small Iowa communities to receive site visits through the Blue Zones program. The communities chosen, each of which have fewer than 10,000 …

Meredith Corp. has been named a recipient of UnitedHealthcare’s “Well Deserved” award for the second consecutive year. The award was presented to Meredith and 11 other U.S. companies that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to helping …

The Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation will shift its strategic direction to focus on improving the oral health of Iowa’s children and seniors, the nonprofit’s board announced this morning.

Going forward, the foundation will direct …

NewLink Genetics Corp., an Ames-based biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing cancer therapeutics, reported a net loss of $18.1 million, or $2.98 per share, for 2011 but painted an upbeat funding picture for …

PE4life announced that it has partnered with United Way of Central Iowa to offer one-time wellness-related technology grants to schools that PE4life works with in Greater Des Moines. The organizations selected four schools through a …

A health-care tax credit is supposed to help small companies, but it’s so confusing that many owners will forgo about $20 billion over 10 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office, CNNMoney reported. The tax …