When Sean Peck was 9 days old, a test revealed he has cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disorder that causes his body to produce thick, sticky mucus. The disease impacts Sean’s lungs, pancreas, and liver, affecting his breathing, digestion, and growth.

A first-of-its-kind study discovered that many hard-of-hearing children who receive optimal, early services are able to “catch up or significantly close the gaps with their hearing peers,” say researchers at the University of Iowa, Boys Town National Research Hospital, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Throughout his decades-long career, University of Iowa physician-scientist Michael Welsh’s focus on cystic fibrosis has never wavered.

Student clinics at the UI College of Dentistry offer quality dental treatment for adults and children at a price that is about one-third to one-half the cost of a private dental practice.

Big Ten Network will showcase the impact of Dance Marathon, how medical practices at the UI Children's Hospital are changing young lives for the better, and the story of a former Miss Iowa finding her voice when it airs "Iowa Magazine" during its "University Showcase" segment Oct. 23.

Dr. E. Dale Abel, the John B. Stokes III professor in diabetes research, professor of internal medicine and biochemistry, and director of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.

Paul Pinckley brings valuable insight on life after spending three years on a medical mission ship bringing health care services to people in remote parts of Cambodia.

When Seth Barton turned 15, an X-ray revealed that his growth was that of an 11-year-old. UI Pediatric Endocrinologist Vanessa Curtis introduced Seth to a growth hormone regimen, and his confidence grew along with his physical stature.

University of Iowa spin-out business Immortagen finished in third place at the John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan competition September 24 and received $10,000.

Stephen Russell, professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the University of Iowa, is principal investigator in a gene therapy trial, in collaboration with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, that could help treat blindness. He presented his findings this month in Paris.

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry's affordable dental care was featured on Good Morning America.

UI researchers teamed up with northwest Iowa physicians to determine the levels of radon, a cancer-causing gas, entering area homes. Iowa leads the country in high indoor concentrations of radon.