Health

This fat is not your villain

Growing research begins to challenge conventional wisdom

March 23, 2014

Health

Can these prevent heart attacks?

manufacturer involvement should give you pause

March 23, 2014

Health

Car exhaust may be causing cancer in kids

The CDC’s systematic review, published in the April issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, says in the U.S.,…

March 23, 2014

Health

Blood: Medically better than toil, tears, sweat

Cutting-edge therapy ignites body’s healing prowess

March 23, 2014

Health

Would you take a test for Alzheimer’s?

Signals may indicate victims 2 to 3 years ahead of symptoms

March 17, 2014

Health

Are these flu symptoms? No, it’s a heart attack

women, heart disease is your biggest killer

March 15, 2014

Health

Here’s a way to relieve joint pain

Replacements are becoming more commonplace

March 15, 2014

Health

Painkillers likely come from friends

Overdoses much higher than heroin, cocaine

March 15, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

San Juan Basin Health announces its dental hygienist and regional oral-health specialist, Kari Plante. She recently earned her master trainer…

March 15, 2014

Health

For some men, prostate surgery is best choice

For some men whose prostate cancers were discovered because they were causing symptoms, surgery is more effective than “watchful waiting.”University…

March 15, 2014

La Plata Health Watch

Common pain relievers give you a headache

Often these medications are the ones used for the symptomatic relief of minor acute (short-term) problems. The most commonly available…

March 15, 2014

Health

Mapping your DNA

results show promise as well as challenges

March 15, 2014

Health

Better prenatal testing?

Conflict of interest may put doubt on conclusions

March 10, 2014

Health

Older dads linked to kids’ psych woes

Greatest risk seen in fathers 45 or older

March 10, 2014

Health

In buddy program, a beginning, an end meet

Medical students care for dementia patients

March 9, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

The Citizens Health Advisory Council is asking residents to complete a survey about the state of behavioral health in La…

March 9, 2014

Health

Do you know how much sugar you eat each day? If not, you should

Dr. Robert Lustig, a professor of pediatrics at the University of California, says the existence of breakfast cereals will be…

March 9, 2014

Health

Not getting a good night’s sleep?

center may have the answer for you (and those you sleep with)

March 9, 2014

Health

For racer, numb legs mean speed

High-schooler now ranked 21st in national standings

March 9, 2014

Coroner's Report

Drug addicts risk death every time they use

Hoffman, who died at 46, won the Oscar for best actor for the title role in “Capote” in 2005. His…

March 9, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society hosts Café con Leche, a free monthly telephone-support group conducted in Spanish for people living…

March 1, 2014

Health

Older than 60? Don’t just sit there!

Extended inactivity may make just about everything worse

March 1, 2014

Health

How would altitude affect your exercise?

Durango study examines effects of elevation on cyclists’ lungs

March 1, 2014

Health

If you’re Hispanic, then here’s some good news on your health

However, there is cause for worry for the younger generation

March 1, 2014