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Friday, November 02, 2012  Most doctors recommend eight hours a night, but can get less and still be healthy?

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Tips on how to avoid bed bugs

Friday, August 24, 2012  For this week's Facebook Story of the Week, you voted to know more about Hepitits C and what it does to your body.

Monday, July 09, 2012  Monday's "Facebook Story of the Day" Does childhood obesity affect overall academic performance

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  For Wednesday's Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know more about snoring and what kind of health issues it can cause.

Monday, May 07, 2012  For Monday's Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know the signs of a stroke and whether it can happen to a young person.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  For Wednesday's Facebook story of the day, you wanted to know how high a child's temperature should be before you need to take them to the doctor or hospital.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Ottumwa had it's Blue Zones site visit Thursday

Thursday, March 01, 2012  For Thursday's Facebook story of the day, you wanted to know more about the difference between pre-diabetes and diabetes.

Friday, September 16, 2011  Many Americans have been having discussions about the vaccine since Tuesday's presidential debate.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010  Some tips to help you stay healthy when swimming this summer.

Thursday, February 18, 2010  The Iowa Board of Pharmacy unanimously voted in support of recommending to legislators to reclassify the drug for medical purposes.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009  Health officials warn residents that numerous flu cases surface in February and March.