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Diplomats’ brain scans show differences, add to Cuba mystery

This image shows amount of differences between brain scans of patients, U.S. diplomats who developed concussion-like symptoms after working in…

July 24, 2019

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Healthcare Durango to host Medicare presentation July 27

Unger will discuss how much a health care system like this might cost and how it can counter the more…

July 23, 2019

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Animas Surgical Hospital to host hip and knee pain seminar

Joint pain sufferers and their family members can learn more about Mako, an innovative robotic tool that helps ASH surgeons…

July 20, 2019

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Mercy to host back pain presentation in Farmington

Hors d’oeuvres and reception will take place at 5:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 6 p.m. Orndorff will explain…

July 20, 2019

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New clues on why women’s Alzheimer’s risk differs from men’s

This microscope image shows the 46 human chromosomes, blue, with telomeres appearing as white pinpoints. Research released on Tuesday, July…

July 20, 2019

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Number of U.S. overdose deaths appears to be falling

Containers depicting OxyContin prescription pill bottles lie on the ground in front of the Department of Health and Human Services’…

July 17, 2019

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Scientists close in on blood test for Alzheimer’s

Dr. Jori Fleisher, neurologist, examines Thomas Doyle, 66, at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Doyle, 66, hopes blood…

July 16, 2019

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U.S. growing largest crop of marijuana for research in 5 years

In this 2014 photo provided by the University of Mississippi, Dr. Suman Chandra inspects marijuana plants growing at the Ole…

July 15, 2019

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A peek into opioid users’ brains as they try to quit

Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, works in the MRI lab at the National Institutes…

July 13, 2019

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Axis Health to offer free Smart Recovery classes

Smart Recovery is a science-based program to help people manage recovering from any addictive behavior. The four-point program includes building…

July 12, 2019

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Teen odds of using marijuana dip with recreational use laws

Legalizing recreational marijuana for U.S. adults may have led to a slight decline in teen use. That’s according to research…

July 9, 2019

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Seminar to address opioid use, suicide prevention

This is a free event for medical professionals and staff. The seminar will address substance abuse prevention, suicide prevention, motivational…

July 5, 2019

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Dr. Laura Warner appointed to State Behavioral Health Taskforce Subcommittee

At the direction of Governor Jared Polis, the mission of the task force is to evaluate and set the roadmap…

July 4, 2019

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Locals complete hyperbaric medical team training

This 40-hour training included information on the history of the medical uses of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, medical research and protocols…

July 3, 2019

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Future is in doubt for cheaper versions of biologic drugs

Chuck Pope, left, and wife, Nina, talk about his ongoing battle with rheumatoid arthritis and trying to afford medications to…

July 2, 2019

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Vaccine no match against flu bug that popped up near end

A medical assistant at a community health center gives a patient a flu shot in Seattle. U.S. health officials say…

June 29, 2019

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New drug to boost women’s sex drive approved in U.S.

The medication Vyleesi, approved June 21 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is only the second approved to increase…

June 26, 2019

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Healthcare Durango to screen “Big Pharma: Market Failure”

The documentary explores the problem of extreme drug prices in the U.S. and how drug costs affect people, businesses and…

June 26, 2019

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U.S. preschoolers less pudgy in latest sign of falling obesity

A study released June 18, 2019, found U.S. preschoolers on government food aid have grown a little less pudgy, offering…

June 24, 2019

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Coping with season allergies will be topic of talk Tuesday

O’Brien will cover how to stay ahead of seasonal allergies without drugs and their side effects. He will also review…

June 20, 2019

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ROAR coalition formed to support young adults

ROAR is a community-driven, grassroots, prevention and health-promotion coalition that aims to increase healthy, positive youth development while improving the…

June 19, 2019

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Blueprints of Hope to offers qigong, yoga, hiking

This workshop will be followed by six more one-hour classes. To register, email Oley Smith at [email protected]. Yoga for Healing…

June 19, 2019

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Summer camp is newest front in battle with measles outbreak

Orthodox Jewish girls walk to waiting buses after summer day camp in Kiryas Joel, N.Y. Kiryas Joel is a tightly…

June 17, 2019

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San Juan Health Partners Specialty Services to offer heart, urology services

Dr. Rachel Chaney, who will accept new patients, has a special interest in non-invasive cardiology and prevention as well as…

June 12, 2019