Local News
In Durango, people use prosthetic limbs as unique as their lifestyles
Advanced devices adapt to terrain, reduce falls an open movement options for amputees
Health
Strength in Well-being
You’re aging from the inside out. Here’s how to stop it
Most of us spend a fortune trying to look younger from the outside: creams, serums, treatments. But if you’re not addressing what’s happening inside your body, you’re treating the symptom…
Healing Nutrition
The gut health upgrade that isn’t more fiber
Fran Sutherlin A Stanford University study published in Cell in 2021 found something worth paying attention to: fermented foods appeared to increase gut bacteria diversity more directly than fiber alone…
Local News
New clinic brings at-home health care to La Plata, San Juan counties
Engineer-turned-doctor seeks to improve access, efficiency and affordability for rural residents
Food
Seven foods that naturally lower cortisol and support belly fat loss
One of the most important hormones influencing fat storage is cortisol. Cortisol is the body’s primary stress hormone. It plays a vital role in short bursts, helping the body respond…
Regional News
Colorado Legislature passes bill aimed at increasing vaccine access for children
Diseases put ‘in the history books’ could return because of ‘uncertain federal times,’ lawmaker says
Regional News
Colorado now has 10 recorded measles cases as Broomfield outbreak spreads
FILE – A vial of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is pictured at International Community Health Services, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, file)(AP Photo/Lindsey…
Associated Press
Smaller portions are a big restaurant trend as customers watch their budgets and waistlines
A ropa vieja dish from Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar's GLP-Wonderful menu is prepared for serving at the restaurant in Philadelphia, on Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Mingson Lau)(AP…
Local News
Durango High School pathway prepares students for careers in health care
‘There’s 400-plus kids in here that are doing something every day to make themselves a better health care professional,’ teacher says
Local News
Activism and altruism: Karen Zink reflects on a life of giving back after beating cancer
practitioner works to bolster women’s health care in La Plata County
Regional News
Trying to kick that tobacco habit? The Colorado Quitline offers free support and $100
Research shows treatment increases likelihood of success
AP New Mexico
Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027
industry has largely abandoned them in favor of plastic resin alternatives
Strength in Well-being
10 strategic morning habits that reset your metabolism and accelerate fat loss
Many people wake up feeling tired, bloated, inflamed or frustrated that the scale refuses to move despite their best efforts. The problem is often not willpower or effort. It is…
Local News
Axis Health cuts three Durango staff members
13 positions eliminated system-wide in broader restructuring effort
Regional News
‘Tamale Act’ would expand the kinds of food Colorado home chefs can sell
Refrigerated and meat items would be allowable under state’s Cottage Foods Act
Food
Blood sugar stability: The missing link between mood and cravings
Fran Sutherlindu1-i-syn Now let’s take that conversation a step further. Protein, along with fiber and fat, can support blood sugar stability, but these three macronutrients work best as a team.…
Local News
Survey: Have you been impacted by the loss of health insurance subsidies in 2026?
The state proposed a public insurance option this week that could lower costs for consumers without employer-sponsored health care.Associated Press file Rising health care costs and skyrocketing insurance rates have…
Local News
Durango compounding pharmacy fills niche role in rural health care web
Centers provide patients with individually tailored medications
Local News
Bennet sponsors bill to reimburse EMS agencies for at-home treatments
Treating patients at home for non-emergency issues simplifies health care, saves money
Food
Fish cakes and Birmingham greens were a hit at the Harlem EatUp! festival
Fish cakes and Birmingham greens salad, seen here, from Marcus Samuelsson's cookbook "The Rise." (Angie Moser/Voracious via AP)cca The green salad in this recipe calls for two types of greens:…
Nation & World
U.S. completes withdrawal from World Health Organization
Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, left, delivers his statement, during the opening of the 78th World Health Assembly at the European headquarters of the…
Food
Five secret food combinations that increase energy, burn fat and heal your body
Many people eat well yet still struggle with low energy, stubborn weight or chronic inflammation. The issue is often not the quality of food choices but how those foods are…
Food
New diet guidelines say to double up on protein, but nutrition experts are wary
New York strip steaks are on display at a Sam’s Club, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Bentonville, Ark. (Charlie Riedel/Associated Press)cca The latest federal dietary guidelines tell Americans to “prioritize…
Food
The truth behind ‘zero sugar’ sweeteners
Fran Sutherlindu1-i-syn At first glance, zero sugar sounds like a win. But what’s often overlooked is what replaces the refined sugar or high fructose corn syrup. The current popular replacement…
Local News
Durango’s problem-solving court connects vulnerable residents with vital resources
Program gives residents a chance to move forward
Local News
Cold plunging: A cool way to help physical, mental health
Practice has gained in popularity, but proves to be more than hype for diehards
Regional News
Youth gender-affirming care suspended at two Colorado hospitals
Children's Hospital Colorado, Feb. 13 on Aurora's Anschutz Medical Campus. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite) Children’s Hospital Colorado is suspending all gender-affirming care to patients under 18 years old amid an investigation…
New Mexico
New Mexico to receive $211.5 million in federal rural health care funds
New Mexico will receive $211.5 million in federal funding to bolster health care in rural communities in 2026. Pictured is a nurse hooking up an IV to a flu patient…
Southwest Life
Here’s why this flu season is worse than last year
A nurse prepares a flu shot at the Salvation Army in Atlanta. (David Goldman/Associated Press file)cca Dr. Shen Nagel, a pediatrician with Pediatrics West in Wheat Ridge, said the rise…
Community
New clinic that blends primary and urgent care opens its doors in Cortez
clinic is an endeavor created by family and community