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Today at 6:00 AM  Consumer watchdog group warns that most sunscreens meet FDA standards, but questionable SPF ratings persist

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Once the girl with the Billy Bob tattoo, Jolie now inspires with mastectomy revelation

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Wapello County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday evening discussing the next steps in the transition from a county-based mental health delivery system to a regional system consisting of three regions.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Idaho spud giant bets on biotech potatoes 12 years after similar Monsanto push failed

Monday, May 13, 2013  Mosquitoes populations are forecasted to rise compared to last year.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The open house had items ranging from anything like dressing supplies and skin care products, to wound vacuums and artificial skin grafts.

Friday, May 10, 2013  New cottages open for long term care in Macon.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Why does one hospital charge 40 times more than another? New data underscore cost mysteries

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Grant money will be available soon to help people get health insurance.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  It's Children's Mental Health Awareness Week.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  May 6th maked the start of National Nurses Week.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Judge in New York rips government for opposing his order giving broader access to morning-after pill

Monday, May 06, 2013  There are over 10,000 deaths each year from Melanoma. Awareness helps curb deaths.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Pfizer sells Viagra on its website in a drug industry first

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Governor Branstad talks jobs, health and education with Bloomfield residents.