Southwest Life

Obesity takes hold early in life

Your weight in kindergarten a strong predictor

February 2, 2014

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

Health

Aching for science

Study: Discover how body fights flu virus using volunteers

February 2, 2014

Health

Steroids high among gay, bi teens

Rates of use multiple times those of straights

February 2, 2014

Travel

Behind Olympic facades, a crumbling city

The residents of 5a Akatsy street have lived for years with no running water or sewage system. Construction for the…

February 1, 2014

Travel

Sochi: A city of contrasts

From palms trees, to snow, to the Winter Olympics

February 1, 2014

And the West is History

“The King of Rock ‘n Roll, Elvis Presley, is not dead, at least for the next week in Durango. Chip…

February 1, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Train and bus service into Durango has been delayed because of storms on the passes.” 50 years…

January 31, 2014

Health

New questions arise for caramel coloring

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

January 26, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The city of Durango asks that all sidewalks be shoveled on Main Avenue and on the side…

January 26, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Mrs. Gilbert Gordon entertained a double foursome of bridge. A delicious dessert course preceded the games, honors…

January 25, 2014

Health

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

Health

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

Health

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

Health

Beware weekend heart attacks

Risk of death higher then and at night

January 25, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Still champion and undeniably the most formidable heavyweight fighter since Jack Dempsey’s time, Joe Louis, the ‘Brown…

January 25, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Mrs. Olga Little, one of the most famous characters in Southwestern Colorado, will take six of her…

January 23, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Whisked 440 miles to Denver over highways some other motorists found impassable, Fred Hallar, 64, of near…

January 20, 2014

Health

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

Health

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

Health

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

Health

Google develops contact lens glucose monitor

Built-in wireless transmitter still has issues to overcome

January 18, 2014

Travel

Travel agents can play vital role for business travelers

Agents can help travelers, especially business travelers, get better flights and accommodations as well as deal with canceled flights, weather…

January 18, 2014

Health

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