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Reflexology unlocks pain relief by treating nerves in the feet

Practice can provide benefits from head to toe

DATE: Jan 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Science Says: What to know about the viral outbreak in China

Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new virus that originated in China. Governments are stepping up surveillance of airline passengers from...

DATE: Jan 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Health

Washington man is 1st in U.S. to catch new virus from China

SEATTLE – The U.S. on Tuesday reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China, saying a Washington state resident who returned last week from the outbreak’...

DATE: Jan 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Health

Human-to-human transmission of viral pneumonia confirmed in China

Coronavirus could spread more quickly during busy travel season

DATE: Jan 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Health

U.S. to screen airline passengers from China for new illness

NEW YORK – Three U.S. airports will screen passengers arriving from central China for a new virus that has sickened dozens, killed two and prompted worries about an international outbreak, h...

DATE: Jan 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Health

U.S. drinking more now than just before Prohibition

NEW YORK – Americans are drinking more now than when Prohibition was enacted. What’s more, it’s been rising for two decades, and it’s not clear when it will fall again. That’s the...

DATE: Jan 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Health

Patients push limits for clues to chronic fatigue syndrome

BETHESDA, Md. – Researchers hooked Zach Ault to medical monitors as he slowly climbed onto a gym bike. An invisible disease is sidelining this once avid athlete and he knew the simple exerci...

DATE: Jan 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Health

Electric scooter injuries surge along with their popularity

Electric scooter injuries have surged along with their popularity in the United States, nearly tripling over four years, researchers said in a study published Wednesday. Nearly 40...

DATE: Jan 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Health

Cancer group finds biggest one-year drop in U.S. death rate

NEW YORK – Researchers on Wednesday reported the largest-ever one-year decline in the U.S. cancer death rate, a drop they credited to advances in lung-tumor treatments. The overa...

DATE: Jan 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Health

In a 24/7 food culture, periodic fasting gains followers

NEW YORK – On low-carb diets, meat and cheese are OK. On low-fat diets, fruit and oatmeal are fine. With the latest diet trend, no foods at all are allowed for long str...

DATE: Jan 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Health

‘Tough year’ for measles and other infectious diseases in U.S.

NEW YORK – This year, the germs roared back. Measles tripled. Hepatitis A mushroomed. A rare but deadly mosquito-borne disease increased. And that was just the United S...

DATE: Dec 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

‘Vast majority’ of vaping illnesses blamed on vitamin E

Health officials now blame vitamin E acetate for the “vast majority” of cases in the U.S. outbreak of vaping illnesses and they say doctors should monitor patients more closely after they go...

DATE: Dec 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Reflexology unlocks pain relief by treating nerves in the feet

Science Says: What to know about the viral outbreak in China

Washington man is 1st in U.S. to catch new virus from China

Human-to-human transmission of viral pneumonia confirmed in China

U.S. to screen airline passengers from China for new illness

U.S. drinking more now than just before Prohibition

Patients push limits for clues to chronic fatigue syndrome

Electric scooter injuries surge along with their popularity

Cancer group finds biggest one-year drop in U.S. death rate

In a 24/7 food culture, periodic fasting gains followers

‘Tough year’ for measles and other infectious diseases in U.S.

‘Vast majority’ of vaping illnesses blamed on vitamin E

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