Iowa faces high alcohol related cancers and binge drinking
The 2024 Cancer in Iowa report links alcohol breakdown in the body to DNA damage and cancer growth while noting Iowa has the fourth highest incidence of alcohol related cancers in the nation and the highest in the Midwest. It cites risks from alcohol’s hormonal effects and mouth throat cell damage with cancers including oral cavity pharynx larynx colorectal liver and breast cancer.
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Iowa
Midwest
Charlton
Iowa weighs environmental links as cancer cluster study expands
Iowa researchers review whether environmental factors like radon and PFAS drive cancer rates amid a history of 150 suspected clusters with only one confirmed. The state forms a broad task force of researchers survivors and lawmakers to study exposures in water air and building materials and to push for education and prevention.
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Iowa Cancer Consortium
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Kirkwood CDL program helps man start driving career
Georgi, a 46 year old father of four who faced homelessness and addiction, earned a Class B CDL through Kirkwood Community College in a 30 hour one week course. Metro Pavers offered him a starting pay of 24 dollars an hour and ongoing support from instructors and employers.
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