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This ‘bionic eye’ restores vision

Man sees ‘something new every day’ with artificial retina

April 27, 2014

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Hey, guys: Drinking may dumb you down

Not enough females had participated in study to count

April 27, 2014

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A first-aid approach to preventing suicides

With training, people can help in county where rate is triple U.S. average

April 27, 2014

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Health Briefs

Heart Safe La Plata will offer these classes at the Durango Fire Protection District training room, 142 Sheppard Drive: An…

April 27, 2014

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Use your phone to take pills on time

Many don’t take them as prescribed

April 20, 2014

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Health Briefs

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has proclaimed May “Older American’s Month.” To recognized the month, Durango/La Plata…

April 20, 2014

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Apathetic? Your brain may be shrinking

Though the brain is known to shrink with age, people who show evidence of apathy and declining interest and emotion…

April 20, 2014

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What is top food-poisoning threat?

You might be surprised it’s not salmonella

April 20, 2014

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For couples who can’t conceive, there are now better options

Amazing leaps in infertility science

April 20, 2014

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New way to beat jet-lag?

App promises what it hasn’t delivered

April 13, 2014

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Transplants of the future: Organs made to order

‘It’s like making a cake’ – but minus the oven

April 13, 2014

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What would it be like to regain lost body feelings?

Experimentation with electricity on spinal cord gives hope to these guys who are paralyzed

April 13, 2014

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How to handle stress while pregnant

This woman is working to relieve society’s pressures

April 13, 2014

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Heart attack or indigestion? This test will tell you

A large study in Sweden found that the blood test plus the usual electrocardiogram of the heartbeat were 99 percent…

April 13, 2014

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Health Briefs

Mercy Regional Medical Center invites the public to join fellowship-trained spine surgeon Douglas Orndorff for “Neck Pain Explained: Causes, Treatments,…

April 6, 2014

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Here’s an app to help stay sober

‘Absolutely amazing tool’ comes with a panic button

April 6, 2014

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All eyes are on you in cereal aisle

What brand captures your loyalties?

April 6, 2014

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Trimming kids down

Should your child be sent home with a body-fat grade?

April 6, 2014

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For obese diabetics, surgery may be your savior

But keep in mind: Company manufacturing the equipment used had sponsored this study

April 6, 2014

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Health Briefs

A gentle yoga class with Jennifer Kiel, certified yoga instructor, will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays and…

March 30, 2014

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Work on improving children’s intellect

Why? Study’s results might surprise you

March 30, 2014

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New data are showing increased risk your child may have autism

While diagnosis may come earlier, its definition has shifted

March 30, 2014

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Marriage is good for your heart

Your spouse may be making you healthier

March 30, 2014

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Tuning up trauma care in the ‘OR of the future’

What can improve teamwork, speed up your care in emergencies?

March 30, 2014