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Male hormone may hurt health

The new study is one of several in recent years highlighting cardiac problems as a potential side effect of testosterone…

February 2, 2014

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Obesity takes hold early in life

Your weight in kindergarten a strong predictor

February 2, 2014

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Mixed omega-3 results

The results suggest this may hold promise for delaying cognitive aging and dementia, said the study’s lead author, Jay Pottala…

February 2, 2014

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Aching for science

Study: Discover how body fights flu virus using volunteers

February 2, 2014

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Steroids high among gay, bi teens

Rates of use multiple times those of straights

February 2, 2014

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New questions arise for caramel coloring

FDA to re-examine soda additive, which California lists as a carcinogen

January 26, 2014

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Health Briefs

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

January 25, 2014

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Cookie Monster forced to cut down on cookies

New Sesame Street project aims to transform the eating habits of kids – and it’s working

January 25, 2014

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A most delicate art in medical practice

Area doctors share what it takes to build solid and long-lasting relationships with their patients

January 25, 2014

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Beware weekend heart attacks

Risk of death higher then and at night

January 25, 2014

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Do employer wellness programs work?

About half of employers with at least 50 workers offer them, as do 90 percent of companies with more than…

January 18, 2014

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Study dispels ‘obesity paradox’ for diabetics

The “obesity paradox” – the notion being overweight may be healthier for some diabetics – appears to be a myth.Associated…

January 18, 2014

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Is it a cold or the flu? How to tell

That’s because the two can share a number of the same symptoms, including a runny/stuffy nose, sore throat and cough,…

January 18, 2014

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Google develops contact lens glucose monitor

Built-in wireless transmitter still has issues to overcome

January 18, 2014

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Mercy treating 5 to 6 patients daily for flu

Typically, the most affected age groups are children and infants younger than 4 and adults older than 65; however, people…

January 18, 2014

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Treatments at Mercy save patients travel time

Two machines treat blood-related diseases

January 18, 2014

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Nine Swedish women receive new wombs

Goal sought is for transplant patients to become pregnant

January 18, 2014

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Adults reduce calorie intake

Americans’ diets improved during 2007-09 recession

January 18, 2014

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Smoking fight has saved 8 million

Tobacco-control efforts curtail use, new study says

January 12, 2014

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Positive thinking can enhance migraine drug’s effectiveness

Boston researchers recruited 66 migraine patients in an attempt to quantify how much of their pain relief came from a…

January 12, 2014

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Does age, experience matter?

Learning curve has biggest influence in ultrarunning

January 12, 2014

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Most young teens do not exercise every day

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says only 1 in 4 kids ages 12 to 15 get an hour…

January 12, 2014

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Drink much? Doctors rarely ask

CDC pushes for regular screening and counseling

January 12, 2014

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Happy? You may feel warm all over

Study suggests emotions linked to specific sensations

January 4, 2014