Health

Weather killed thousands in 5-year period

Cold, hypothermia took largest percentage

August 3, 2014

Health

Hold that handshake: Fist bumps are less germy

Could hospitals, doctors adopt this greeting as new standard?

August 3, 2014

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The relentless toll

Disease leaves wife as a full-time caretaker of her husband

August 3, 2014

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U.S. Alzheimer’s rate seems to be dropping

An American older than 60 today has a 44 percent lower chance of developing dementia than a similar-aged person did…

August 3, 2014

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Health Briefs

The Citizens Health Advisory Council will meet from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Sunlight Room at Durango Community…

August 3, 2014

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Health Briefs

A free community presentation called “Marijuana Toxicity in Animals” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at Durango Public…

July 27, 2014

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What goes into choosing a doctor?

People trust personal recommendations over online feedback

July 27, 2014

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Seeking an unnatural edge

Teens ignore health risks of human growth hormones

July 27, 2014

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Health Briefs

The United Blood Services will host these blood drives: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 1 in the Bloodmobile at…

July 19, 2014

Health

The art of baby-making

Doulas, midwives, childbirth educators can make journey a joyous one

July 19, 2014

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Biological pacemaker on horizon

Experiments on pigs’ hearts have led to battery-less option

July 19, 2014

Health

For brain boost, go for a walk, talk to a friend

These and other lifestyle changes can lower Alzheimer’s risk

July 19, 2014

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Generic drugs increase in price rapidly

His patient had been on the drug, digoxin, for many years. A mainstay of treating older patients with rapid rhythm…

July 13, 2014

Health

Illness names inspired by food, drink

But if you also know about the strawberry cervix, the watermelon stomach and the blueberry muffin rash, you just may…

July 13, 2014

Health

Boot camp for new doctors

Risks of harm eliminated in internship

July 13, 2014

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Health Briefs

Heart Safe La Plata, using the American Heart Association’s Family and Friends CPR Anytime program, is offering a CPR training…

July 13, 2014

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Wars’ severely wounded now lead medical science

Doctors trying to understand young, severely disabled vets

July 13, 2014

Health

Daredevil sport given makeover for elderly

For seniors, a gentler parkour builds strength, balance

July 5, 2014

Health

These pills raising overdose deaths

And Southern states have most prescriptions

July 5, 2014

Health

This common back-pain treatment is of little help

One question you need to ask: ‘Should I really do this?’

July 5, 2014

Health

Ancient gene aids Tibetans with high altitude

Genetic trait seen as survival advantage

July 5, 2014

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Health Briefs

United Blood Services will host these blood drives: 1:30 to 6 p.m. today at the United Blood Services Office, 146…

July 5, 2014

Health

Do you know how strong that drink is?

Calculator helps figure how much alcohol you are about to consume

July 5, 2014

Health

For young children, flu spray recommended

Studies have found kids between 2 and 8 years old are about half as likely to get the flu if…

June 30, 2014