Cancer rates in Iowa tied to farm chemicals and nitrates
The Gazette editors argue Iowa faces high cancer rates linked to agriculture and long term chemical exposure. They cite nitrate drinking water limits, pesticide drift penalties, private well testing, and potential tax and reporting measures as legislative options for public health protection.
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Zette
Erin Jordan
Brittney Miller
Iowa
Jordan
Richard Deming
Des Moines
Gazette
Iowa State University
Community Letters Highlight Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
The letter explains March as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month BDAM and notes its designation as a National Health Observance in 2016. It traces the history from Hemophilia Awareness Month 1986 and outlines challenges and the need for affordable accessible treatments and resources through education and conversation. Local Iowa group BD Heartland offers resources at bdheartland.org.
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U.S
von Willebrand
Iowa
Bleeding Disorders of the Heartland
Bdheartland.org
Play as antidote to unhappiness in kids and teens
Lenore Skenazy argues that free outdoor play boosts happiness and social skills in children. She cites World Happiness data and surgeon general concerns, suggesting schools open longer and Fridays free for neighborhood play to combat loneliness and boredom.
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New York Times
Oxford
Gallup
U.N
Hypocrisy in GOP gun policy and budget fight
Griffin Dix argues that the March 4 spending bill paired with GOP calls for FBI and ATF cuts undermines gun law enforcement. He cites underfunding, lax background checks, and a rider allowing restricted veterans to buy guns, warning of increased gun deaths and urging accountability.
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Chris Murphy
D-Conn
Department of Veterans Affairs
Congress
Everytown For Gun Safety
Donald Trump
Biden
U.S
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