Local News Area kids’ health is down a bit Advocates: Recent insurance gains a step forward March 29, 2015
Local News Feature about company wins award Freenotes Harmony Park, a Durango company, made these large instruments installed in a Moab, Utah, park. A Discovery Channel segment… March 27, 2015
Health Health Briefs Proper nutrition is paramount for achieving optimal health, and March is National Nutrition Month. The theme this year is “Bite… March 22, 2015
La Plata Health Watch Abdominal pain gives doctors a headache The range of potential causes is quite broad and is the subject of many texts designed to educate medical providers.… March 22, 2015
Health Even diet soda fails to keep belly fat at bay Regular drinkers add size to waistline March 22, 2015
Health For seniors, strength training pays customized program, workout intensity can build fitness March 22, 2015
La Plata Health Watch Many options available for asthma control It may produce inflammation in the small airways that can result in airway spasm. This often leads to chest tightness,… March 15, 2015
Health Guys: Beware testosterone drugs The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors against the overuse of testosterone-boosting drugs for men, saying the popular treatments… March 15, 2015
Health A doctor’s empathy can help healing Connection leads to better patient relationships March 15, 2015
Health Health Briefs The presentation “Resolving Allergies with Advanced Allergy Therapeutics” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Durango Public Library,… March 15, 2015
Local News Local nurses honored with ‘Nightingale’ awards Several nurses from Southwest Colorado communities were honored Thursday at the fifth annual Nightingale Luminary and Star Award Ceremony. The… March 13, 2015
Health Planning in the works for a better flu vaccine Because the last one was only 18% effective March 8, 2015
Health Health Briefs Four Corners Health Care Center and Junction Creek Rehabilitation, 2911 Junction St., announces its certification in the Music and Memory… March 8, 2015
Coroner's Report Distinguishing neglect from poor caregiving The comment was part of a debate about whether inadequate care of an elderly relative rose to the level of… March 8, 2015
Health Make that 2 chicken pox shots Schools update vaccine rules; Durango district reviewing policy March 8, 2015
Health Can’t seem to focus? Maybe you’re a creative genius In January, scientists at Northwestern announced they had found the first physiological evidence of a connection between creative thinking and… March 8, 2015
Nation & World GOP: Our plans would help people losing health subsidies The plans – one set from three GOP House chairmen, another from three top Republican senators – were far from… March 2, 2015
Health Health Briefs The Workplace Health & Wellness Ambassador Training “Worksite Wellness 101” will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at… March 1, 2015