Health

Flu hospitalizations are high across Colorado

This season’s strain can hit elderly hard

January 6, 2018

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San Juan Regional opens second Aztec family medicine clinic

The clinic was renamed Jan. 2 as a second location of San Juan Health Partners Family Medicine in Aztec. Two…

January 6, 2018

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New, long-acting drugs cut frequency of migraine headaches

New, long-acting drugs may hold hope for millions of people who often suffer migraines.Associated Press file The drugs are the…

January 3, 2018

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A cascade of hearts, a sense of loss: Suicide and social media in the suburbs

Aidan McNulty, a high school senior, Bronwyn McNulty, a seventh-grader, and their father, Scott McNulty, hold hands in a moment…

January 2, 2018

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What’s the most embarrassing way you’ve ever injured yourself?

Sneezing and sleeping are particularly dangerous activities for back injuries

December 31, 2017

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In a milestone year, gene therapy finds a place in medicine

Almost 20 years ago, a teen’s death in a gene experiment put a chill on what had been a field…

December 30, 2017

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Mercy to offer free prediabetes class

Instructors Sheena Carswell and Marge Morris will give attendees information about how to manage prediabetes and prevent the onset of…

December 30, 2017

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The other big drug problem: Older people taking too many pills

Researchers estimate that 25 percent of people ages 65 to 69 take at least five prescription drugs to treat chronic…

December 28, 2017

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How to make a New Year’s resolution that will actually work

Think small, have fun and more

December 27, 2017

Health

Putting off dental care because of cost can backﬁre

Dr. Wayne Aldredge, president of the American Academy of Periodontology, demonstrates how dental floss should be used in Holmdel, N.J.…

December 26, 2017

Health

Are your cabinets and carpet emitting chemicals?

Indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air

December 25, 2017

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Nutritionist at Pediatric Partners helps children dial in their diets

Mikel Love addresses food insecurity, power struggles with picky eaters

December 24, 2017

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Heart Safe La Plata to offer first-aid, CPR classes

Associated Press file A basic first-aid class will be held at 3 p.m. and an adult CPR class will be…

December 24, 2017

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Mercy cardiology services listed in nationâ€™s top 10 percent

Mercy Regional Medical CenterDurango Herald file Healthgrades evaluates yearly performance for 34 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions…

December 23, 2017

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U.S. health officials to target high-risk alternative remedies

The Food and Drug Administration issued a new proposal for regulating homeopathic medicines that have long been on the fringe…

December 23, 2017

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San Juan Regional Medical Center receives excellence award

The award is a multi-tiered assessment and recognizes process-assisting organizations in New Mexico that strive for performance excellence in customer…

December 22, 2017

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Soaring overdose deaths cut U.S. life expectancy for 2nd year

Associated Press file Used needles litter the ground at an open air drug market along Conrail train The government figures…

December 22, 2017

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Striking a chord, NIH taps the brain to find how music heals

Music increasingly is becoming a part of patient care – although it’s still pretty unusual to see roving performers captivating…

December 21, 2017

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Loneliness seems to damage health, triggering inflammation and neurological changes

Durango Herald file All signs point to yes. It turns out that feeling lonely can do more than make you…

December 20, 2017

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A CDC ban on ‘fetus’ and ‘transgender’? Experts alarmed

Reacting to a story in The Washington Post, health leaders say they are alarmed that officials at the CDC, the…

December 19, 2017

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Q&A: How is the U.S. opioid crisis affecting children?

Abuse of painkillers, heroin, fentanyl and other opioids across the country has resulted in tens of thousands of children being…

December 18, 2017

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Opioid crisis strains foster system as kids pried from homes

A child welfare worker is on the line telling of three siblings in need of a foster family. Without a…

December 17, 2017

Health

Deaths from window blinds show need for cord ban, study says

A warning label of strangulation risks from mini blind cords in Washington. According to a new study, children’s injuries and…

December 16, 2017

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Heart Safe La Plata to recognize life savers

Durango Herald file The awards ceremony will take place Monday during halftime of the Fort Lewis College girls basketball game.…

December 16, 2017