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Blood test may help predict which breast cancers will recur

A patient has her blood drawn for a liquid biopsy at a hospital in Philadelphia. A new study found that…

December 14, 2017

New studies show that even light activity is healthier than previously thought

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file The studies are among the first wave of epidemiological papers based on objective measures of physical…

December 13, 2017

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Are 3-D mammograms really better? U.S. puts scans to the test

Dr. Tova Koenigsberg at The Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care in New York shows an example of a traditional…

December 12, 2017

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Mercy Chapel to offer ‘Blue Christmas’ service

du1-i-syn The service is designed for people suffering loss, death of a loved one, estrangement of a loved one, unemployment,…

December 11, 2017

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IUD program leads to decline in teen pregnancies, abortions in Colorado

The state’s teen birth rate and teen abortion rate have dropped 54 percent and 64 percent, respectively, since the devices,…

December 11, 2017

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Gene therapy shows promise against blood-clotting disease

Jay Konduros, left, shows him and his brother, Bill, at Jay’s home in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. The brothers, who have…

December 9, 2017

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Naturopathic practitioner to offer free adrenal assessments

du1-i-syn The adrenal glands manage “fight or flight” responses and are heavily affected by stress. Participants will learn about how…

December 9, 2017

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Durango to rally Tuesday for universal health care

Associated Press file The Durango rally will be held on Main Avenue, starting at Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. Speakers…

December 9, 2017

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U.S. flu season off to an early start; widespread in 7 states

A flu vaccine injection is administered at the Brownsville Events Center by a pharmacist in Brownsville, Texas. According to data…

December 8, 2017

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Small risk of breast cancer seen with hormone contraceptives

A one-month dosage of hormonal birth control pills in Sacramento, Calif. Modern birth control pills that are lower in estrogen…

December 7, 2017

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‘Take all their excuses away’: Hard cases in heroin fight

More than 64,000 died of drug overdoses last year in the U.S., most from opioids

December 6, 2017

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Doctors: Over a year to see if uterus transplant successful

Baylor University Medical Center officials said at a news conference that the mother has returned home and her newborn son…

December 5, 2017

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Replacing lymph nodes to ease painful legacy of cancer care

Desperate, the Wisconsin woman traveled hundreds of miles to seek a delicate operation – replacing under-arm lymph nodes lost in…

December 4, 2017

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Expanding DNA’s alphabet lets cells produce novel proteins

A semi-synthetic strain of E. coli bacteria that can churn out novel proteins. Scientists reported on Nov. 29 that they…

December 3, 2017

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First baby from a uterus transplant in the US born in Dallas

The first baby born as a result of a womb transplant in the United States lies in the neonatal unit…

December 2, 2017

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CryoMedSpa therapist to present at library

She will talk about ways to support the body, mind and spirit during the stressful holiday season. Winters is the…

December 2, 2017

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San Juan Medical to offer cardiac screenings

Limited echo and baseline electrocardiography tests will be given to registered participants. Participants must be accompanied by a parent or…

December 1, 2017

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When healing’s needed, seek out these immunity-boosting foods

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that supports the immune response and helps to rebuild collagen. Choose citrus, leafy greens,…

November 29, 2017

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UN: About 11 percent of drugs in poor countries are fake

Residents of the Kisenso district receive yellow fever vaccines, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization says…

November 28, 2017

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Intensive care for addicted doctors often proves effective

Dr. Michael Wilkerson discusses a patient’s case with a nurse at a Bradford Health Services addiction treatment facility in Warrior,…

November 27, 2017

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San Juan Medical cardiology first to use Impella RP

The pump is FDA-approved for patients with right heart failure and allows the patientâ€™s heart to rest and recover its…

November 27, 2017

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Is your own doctor the best in the hospital? Study eyes hospitalists

A sign points the way to a hospital in Georgia. A study shows that Medicare patients with common illnesses who…

November 26, 2017

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CHAC suggests advance directives as holiday gift

CHAC has an initiative, funded by Colorado Health Foundation, to educate La Plata County residents ages 18 and older about…

November 26, 2017

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Yoga Durango to offer pelvic floor workshop

Schmidtdu1-i-syn The workshop, lead by Cindy Schmidt, is open to women of all ages who want to learn about pelvic…

November 26, 2017