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U.S. officials identify ‘strong culprit’ in vaping illnesses

NEW YORK – U.S. health officials announced a breakthrough Friday into the cause of a mysterious outbreak of vaping illnesses, reporting they have a “very strong culprit.” The same...

DATE: Nov 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

U.S. health officials link childhood trauma to adult illness

NEW YORK – U.S. health officials estimate that millions of cases of heart disease and other illnesses are linked to abuse and other physical and psychological harm suffered early in life. ...

DATE: Nov 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

Is the stethoscope dying? High-tech rivals pose a threat

CHICAGO – Two centuries after its invention, the stethoscope – the very symbol of the medical profession – is facing an uncertain prognosis. It is threatened by hand-held devices ...

DATE: Nov 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

Vaccine shows promise for preventing active TB disease

An experimental vaccine proved 50% effective at preventing latent tuberculosis infection from turning into active disease in a three-year study of adults in Africa. Doctors were e...

DATE: Oct 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

More severely obese kids should get surgery, MD group says

Even some severely obese preteens should be considered for weight loss surgery, according to new recommendations. The guidance issued Sunday by the American Academy of Pediatrics ...

DATE: Oct 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

Meth is most common drug in overdose deaths in chunk of U.S.

NEW YORK – Fentanyl is driving drug overdose deaths in the U.S. overall, but in nearly half of the country, it’s a different story. Meth is the bigger killer, a new government report shows. ...

DATE: Oct 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

Hyperbaric chambers encourage the healing of chronic wounds

Oxygen supports immune system, growth factors

DATE: Oct 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

FDA wants stronger warning on breast implants about risks

WASHINGTON – U.S. health officials want women getting breast implants to receive stronger warnings and more details about the possible risks and complications. The Food and Drug A...

DATE: Oct 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

Study points to virus as culprit in kids’ paralyzing illness

WASHINGTON – Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet that a virus is to blame for a mysterious illness that can start like the sniffles but quickly paralyze children. The...

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

UN says Ebola in Congo still qualifies as global emergency

LONDON – The World Health Organization says the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo still warrants being classified as a global emergency, even though the number of confirmed cases has slowed in...

DATE: Oct 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

Where you die can affect your chance of being an organ donor

WASHINGTON – If Roland Henry had died in a different part of the country, his organs might have been recovered. And lives could have been saved. But the local organ collection age...

DATE: Oct 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

Who says you can’t eat red meat? Food advice questioned anew

NEW YORK – So is red meat good or bad for you? If the answer were only that simple. A team of international researchers recently rattled the nutrition world by saying there isn’t ...

DATE: Oct 14, 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

U.S. officials identify ‘strong culprit’ in vaping illnesses

U.S. health officials link childhood trauma to adult illness

Is the stethoscope dying? High-tech rivals pose a threat

Vaccine shows promise for preventing active TB disease

More severely obese kids should get surgery, MD group says

Meth is most common drug in overdose deaths in chunk of U.S.

Hyperbaric chambers encourage the healing of chronic wounds

FDA wants stronger warning on breast implants about risks

Study points to virus as culprit in kids’ paralyzing illness

UN says Ebola in Congo still qualifies as global emergency

Where you die can affect your chance of being an organ donor

Who says you can’t eat red meat? Food advice questioned anew

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