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New gene tests for germs quickly reveal source of infections

Brian Jetter poses for a portrait in La Jolla, Calif. In 2018 at 40, he was suddenly battling pneumonia and…

June 12, 2019

Rocky Mountain Health Foundation awards grants to local organizations

Local recipients include: CompaÃ±eros: Four Corners Immigrant Resource Center, KSUT, Reaching Out to Community and Kids, and The Bridge Emergency…

June 12, 2019

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Sleeping with the TV on may make you gain weight

Associated Press file According to preliminary research, dozing off to late-night TV or sleeping with other lights on may mix up…

June 10, 2019

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Allergy presentation to be held at library

AAT are safe, non-needle treatments for all ages, including infants. The talk will explore this fast, effective treatment to relieve…

June 9, 2019

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Deaths from falls among older Americans are on the rise

Assoiciated Press file An elderly couple walks down a hall of a nursing home in Easton, Pa. Research released on Tuesday,…

June 8, 2019

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Mercy Family Medicine associate receives national recognition

Lavengood has been involved with CPC for the last seven years, beginning with CPC Classic and now CPC+. Because of…

June 8, 2019

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U.S. measles count surpasses 1,000

Associated Press file A woman receives a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine at the Rockland County Health Department in Pomona, N.Y.,…

June 7, 2019

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Researchers pose as heroin users to find treatment gaps

Packets of buprenorphine, a drug which controls heroin and opioid cravings, in Greenfield, Mass. In a study that appeared Monday,…

June 4, 2019

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E-cigarette flavorings may pose heart risk, study suggests

A customer blows a cloud of smoke from a vape pipe at a local shop in Richmond, Va. Although e-cigarettes…

June 3, 2019

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Tracking microbes people carry may predict future health

This 2011 digitally-colorized electron microscope image made available by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases shows a clump…

May 31, 2019

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Health paradox: New U.S. diabetes cases fall as obesity rises

Health officials are reporting fewer new cases of diabetes in U.S. adults – even as obesity rates continue to climb.Associated…

May 29, 2019

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Deaths from brain, heart problems higher for NFL than MLB

Batting helmets in a rack before a Major League Baseball game in New York. According to study published Friday, May…

May 24, 2019

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Students learn to protect their minds from toxic stress

Techniques build resiliency, prevent trauma from shaping lives

May 23, 2019

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Mercy Regional Medical Center to celebrate partnership with Milk Bank Program

The event will feature a presentation by a Mothers’ Milk Bank representative. Refreshments will be served. The Milk Bank, a…

May 20, 2019

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What helps prevent dementia? Try exercise, not vitamin pills

If you want to save your brain, focus on keeping the rest of your body well with exercise and healthy…

May 18, 2019

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Mercy awarded for patient experience

This distinction recognizes Mercy, which is part of the Centura Health network, as being among the top 10% of hospitals…

May 17, 2019

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‘Zombie cells’ buildup in your body may play role in aging

This April 2019 microscope photo provided by the Niedernhofer Lab of the Institute on the Biology of Aging and Metabolism…

May 16, 2019

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U.S. measles cases still climbing, topping 800 for year

University of Pittsburgh pharmacy student Alexandria Taylor prepares syringes during a free measles vaccination clinic by the Allegheny County Health…

May 15, 2019

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Allergy relief is focus of talk at Durango Public Library

Gates will discuss using Advanced Allergy Therapeutics, which are safe, non-needle treatments for all ages, including infants. This fast, effective…

May 10, 2019

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Chamber of Commerce to host local healthcare forum

State of Health Care â€“ How did we get here?State Legislative UpdatesHealth Care AlliancesInnovative West Slope ModelsCollaborative discussion/working group on…

May 8, 2019

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U.S. pregnancy deaths are up, especially among minorities

A doctor performs an ultrasound scan on a pregnant woman at a hospital in Chicago. According to a report released…

May 8, 2019

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Surge in U.S. measles cases leads to extraordinary measures

Signs about measles and the measles vaccine are displayed at the Rockland County Health Department in Pomona, N.Y. Measles continues…

April 29, 2019

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Study: Kids’ suicides spiked after Netflix’s ‘13 Reasons’

The study published Monday can’t prove that the Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” was the cause, but there were 195…

April 29, 2019

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U.S. measles cases hit highest mark in 25 years

A woman receives a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine March 27 at the Rockland County Health Department in Pomona, N.Y.…

April 26, 2019