Health

2 million U.S. teens are vaping marijuana

A school-based survey shows nearly 1 in 11 U.S. students have used marijuana in electronic cigarettes, heightening concern about the…

September 17, 2018

Health

Lab test may identify dangerous gene mutations, study finds

A culture of human breast cancer cells. On Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, scientists reported they’ve found a new way to…

September 13, 2018

Health

U.S. officials call teen vaping ‘epidemic,’ weigh flavor ban

U.S. health officials said teenage use of e-cigarette has reached “epidemic” levels in the U.S. and are calling on the…

September 12, 2018

Health

Hot, dry summer bringing fewer cases of Lyme disease

A blacklegged tick, also known as a deer tick, a carrier of Lyme disease. Preliminary indicators show Lyme disease abating…

September 10, 2018

Healing Nutrition

The surprising effects of stress on your gut

With the evolution of society came an increase in day-to-day stress that we are all working to manage. Today, I…

September 5, 2018

Local News

Durango man living full life after pancreatic cancer diagnosis

Combination of naturopathic and traditional medicine proves effective for Tom Riesing

September 3, 2018

Health

Want to be healthier? Pick up the pace

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file<br><br>Durangoans walk and run over the bridge at Schneider Park on the Animas River Trail.du1-i-syn Previous research…

September 2, 2018

Health

Mom’s use of opioids in pregnancy may stunt kids’ learning

A study in Tennessee found learning disabilities and other special education needs are more common in young children who were…

September 1, 2018

Local News

Durango firefighter, paramedic dies after decades of service

Jones known for compassion, light-hearted spirit

August 30, 2018

Health

Could increased antidepressant use be contributing to global obesity problem?

A newly published study uncovered an association between antidepressants and weight gain. It did not establish a cause-and-effect relationship.Associated Press…

August 29, 2018

Health

Mind-altering breast milk? New pot study poses that question

Mewly-transplanted cannabis cuttings grow in pots at a medical marijuana cultivation facility in Massachusetts. In a report released on Monday,…

August 28, 2018

Health

Aspirin disappoints for avoiding first heart attack, stroke

New studies find most people won’t benefit from taking daily low-dose aspirin or fish oil supplements to prevent a first…

August 27, 2018

Health

Want to live longer? Stick to these healthy habits

Bikes and pedestrians share the Animas River Trail. If exercise is your priority, add one 30-minute workout to your regimen…

August 23, 2018

Healing Nutrition

Have you ever been fooled by ‘Big Food?’

They were frustrated because they were already following a gluten-free diet, yet they were still overweight, and they were all…

August 21, 2018

Health

Europe sees sharp rise in measles: 41,000 cases, 37 deaths

The U.N. agency’s European office said Monday more than 41,000 measles cases were reported in the region during the first…

August 20, 2018

Health

1 in 7 children of Zika-infected moms have problems

Puerto Rico resident Michelle Flandez caresses her two-month-old son Inti Perez, diagnosed with microcephaly linked to the mosquito-borne Zika virus,…

August 19, 2018