Health

Hormone offers hope for diabetics

Harvard Stem Cell Institute Co-Director Doug Melton, right, and Peng Yi, a post-doctoral fellow in his lab, have identified a…

April 28, 2013

Health

For an all-out health change, try going all-in

“It comes down to making them both priorities and thinking about both throughout the day,” says lead researcher Abby King,…

April 28, 2013

La Plata Health Watch

This juice may be hazardous to your health, well-being

Most often, all they may know is that someone needs help. Such was the case when our receptionist transferred a…

April 28, 2013

Health

Fake limb costs challenge Boston victims

These are just a fraction of the medical expenses that victims of the Boston Marathon bombing will face. The mammoth…

April 28, 2013

Health

Doctor’s prescription: Books

Durango pediatrician gets the word out during checkups

April 28, 2013

Health

Local reserves are ready at the rescue

Little-known S.W. Colo. unit trains for disasters

April 21, 2013

Health

Tots’ wailing may be migraine

Children and teens treated for migraine headaches at three hospitals in Italy and France were much more likely than other…

April 21, 2013

Health

Milk, poultry food poisonings rise

finds shellfish problems, too

April 21, 2013

Health

Wars’ losses are Boston bomb victims’ gains

U.S. Army Capt. Dan Berschinski lost both legs to an IED blast while serving in Afghanistan in 2009. The sacrifices…

April 21, 2013

La Plata Health Watch

Plantar fasciitis issues? Think about Achilles

Having spent many years in Florida as a kid myself, I was reminded of the old General Motors pavilion that…

April 21, 2013

Local News

Heavy drinking blurs Colo. health

18 percent say they exceed moderation; 21 percent in La Plata

April 20, 2013

Health

Too many beeps means too many deaths

‘Alarm fatigue’ can be deadly, agency says

April 14, 2013

Health

More backside coverage in new hospital gown

Henry Ford Hospital’s gown aims to offer a little more style, comfort and rear coverage.Riva Sayegh-McCullen/Associated Press Resembling a wrap-around…

April 14, 2013

Health

A treatment for morning sickness set to return

That long-ago safety scare, prompted by hundreds of lawsuits claiming birth defects, proved to be a false alarm. Mondays FDA…

April 14, 2013

Health

Unique cure is found for heartburn

‘Bracelet’ implant helps to treat chronic problems

April 14, 2013

La Plata Health Watch

Hear this: Protect your hearing while you can

Would you be able to distinguish the natural noises all around? Would you hear the birds singing, the bugs buzzing,…

April 14, 2013

Local News

Nothing to sneeze at?

season not yet severe, but allergy sufferers still seek relief

April 12, 2013