Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in Iowa and the leading cause of cancer death in both Iowa and the U.S. However, many people can have lung cancer and not even know it.

When you think about stroke, you may think about the brain first. But in many cases, stroke risk actually starts with your heart.

Joint pain, back pain, and other orthopedic problems can make it harder to work, exercise, and stay active. University of Iowa Health Care offers more ways to help patients get started with care, whether it’s a recent injury or pain that has been building over time.

New research from UI Health Care shows an association between atrial fibrillation (Afib) and increased cancer risk, especially in younger patients. While this does not mean Afib causes cancer, it may signal broader health factors affecting the entire body.

If you don’t currently have a primary care provider (PCP), getting started may feel like a big step — but there are multiple ways to begin. “We have a number of doorways to primary care,” says Katherine Imborek, MD, a family medicine physician at UI Health Care.

The University of Iowa plans to expand its support of rural hospitals across Iowa with $12 million awarded over five years by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for two projects included in its Healthy Hometowns initiative. Healthy Hometowns is the state’s submission to the Rural Health Transformation Program, a federal funding initiative managed by the Centers for…

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men, particularly those over age 50. While it often develops slowly and may not cause noticeable symptoms in its early stages, recognizing potential warning signs is important for early detection and effective treatment.

Diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumors in 2005, Ron Muhlenbruck exemplifies the impact of clinical trials in advancing cancer care.

One year after opening its North Liberty medical campus, University of Iowa Health Care leaders anticipate continued growth in caring for patients throughout the community and across the state and region — to the point where plans are underway to complete and fill the facility’s existing shell space designated for future expansion.

For years, Clinton, Iowa, resident Heath Cooper managed heart issues that felt disruptive but controllable. “I started getting light-headed at times,” he says. “I had some chest pains here and there.”