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Health Briefs

An interactive discussion of health access issues will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 29 at First National…

February 10, 2016

Study: Gun, drug, car deaths loom large in U.S. longevity gap

Deaths from old-age ailments sometimes get more attention in longevity research, but deaths from these three causes tend to happen…

February 9, 2016

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Diversity of options improves emergency care

Durango’s isolation in remote Southwest Colorado makes for a unique situation when it comes to emergency health care. The region’s…

February 3, 2016

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C-section babies are given mom’s germs they missed

New York University senior research coordinator Nora Henderson collects samples of bacteria from twin boys at their Mamaroneck, N.Y., home.…

February 3, 2016

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High temperatures help mosquitoes spread Zika

An Aedes aegypti mosquito is photographed through a microscope at the Fiocruz institute in Recife, Brazil. Scientists say the hotter…

February 3, 2016

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Britain approves contentious gene-editing experiments

The Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority, Britain’s fertility regulator, has approved a scientist’s application to edit the human genetic code…

February 1, 2016

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Health Briefs

Mercy Regional Medical Center’s Volunteer Services will host a recruitment event for Mercy Super Dogs, a pet therapy program, from…

January 27, 2016

Health

Here’s why some people drop dead while shoveling snow

Doctors warn that people who aren’t in good physical shape need to be careful shoveling snow because of the increased…

January 21, 2016

Health

Obstacles remain to reach uninsured

Income, language barriers account for most of 10% without health coverage

January 20, 2016

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Health Briefs

The first Live by Living walk will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East…

January 20, 2016

Health

CDC: Ask pregnant women about trips to Zika outbreak areas

Doctors should ask pregnant women about their travel and certain symptoms, and – if warranted – test them for an…

January 19, 2016

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Health Briefs

Dr. Jim Youssef has been named one of the nation’s “315 Spine Surgeons to Know – 2016” by industry website…

January 13, 2016

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Mammograms an option at 40, do more good at 50, task force says

Associated Press file photo<br><br>A radiologist uses a magnifying glass to check mammograms for breast cancer in Los Angeles. Mammograms do…

January 13, 2016

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Relationships vital to physical health

They are just as important as exercising, eating well

January 6, 2016

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Health Brief

An introduction to mindfulness meditation and to practices for coping more effectively with stress, illness and pain will be held…

January 6, 2016

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Fitness fads that are likely to fade out in 2016

In 2016, the fitness industry is more likely to promote high-intensity workouts rather than steady-state standbys like treadmill running and…

January 6, 2016

Health

Former ballet dancer, now foot, ankle surgeon in Durango

Lucas never had childhood dreams of becoming a professional ballet dancer. Instead, a meniscus tear of his right knee, which…

January 6, 2016

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Health agency takes on advertising for electronic cigarettes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working on new rules for e-cigarettes. A new study released by the Centers…

January 5, 2016

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Health Briefs

Heart Safe La Plata, a local nonprofit organization, will offer these CPR classes at Durango Fire Protection District’s Station 1,…

December 30, 2015

Health

The science of the hangover

No magic cure, but you can limit day-after damage

December 30, 2015

Health

Asthma rates among children fall

A possible plateau in childhood obesity rates and declines in air pollution are among factors that may have helped lower…

December 30, 2015

Health

Twin birth rates hit an all-time high in the United States

STAT points out that mothers continued to get older in 2014. The average age for a first-time mother is now…

December 28, 2015

Health

Can you be fit but fat? Researchers say it may be a myth

Ride the Rockies participants make their way into Durango during the 2013 event. A new study shows men who weighed…

December 23, 2015

Health

For kids, free surgery can change a life

Nonprofit Mending Kids looks to offer services to children in Four Corners

December 23, 2015