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Researchers pose as heroin users to find treatment gaps

Posing as heroin users seeking help, researchers contacted hundreds of treatment clinics in U.S. states with the highest overdose death rates. The “secret shoppers” were denied appointments ...

DATE: Jun 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

E-cigarette flavorings may pose heart risk, study suggests

WASHINGTON – E-cigarettes aren’t considered as risky as regular cigarettes, but researchers have found a clue that their flavorings may be bad for the heart. Longtime smokers who ...

DATE: Jun 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

Tracking microbes people carry may predict future health

WASHINGTON – We share our bodies with trillions of microbes that are critical to staying healthy, but now scientists are getting a much-needed close look at how those bugs can get out of wha...

DATE: May 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

Former Bayfield primary school to fill up with nonprofits, clinic

Child care co-op to offer new services, meeting space for parents

DATE: May 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Health paradox: New U.S. diabetes cases fall as obesity rises

NEW YORK – The number of new diabetes cases among U.S. adults keeps falling, even as obesity rates climb, and health officials aren’t sure why. New federal data released Tuesday f...

DATE: May 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

Deaths from brain, heart problems higher for NFL than MLB

CHICAGO – Pro football players may be more likely to die from degenerative brain diseases and heart problems than baseball players but the reasons are unclear, a new study suggests. ...

DATE: May 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

What helps prevent dementia? Try exercise, not vitamin pills

If you want to save your brain, focus on keeping the rest of your body well with exercise and healthy habits rather than popping vitamin pills, new guidelines for preventing dementia advise....

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

‘Zombie cells’ buildup in your body may play role in aging

NEW YORK – Call them zombie cells – they refuse to die. As they build up in your body, studies suggest, they promote aging and the conditions that come with it like osteoporosis a...

DATE: May 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

U.S. measles cases still climbing, topping 800 for year

NEW YORK – U.S. health officials say this year’s count of measles cases has surpassed 800, a growing tally that is already the nation’s highest in 25 years. A total of 839 cases w...

DATE: May 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

The sweet habit holding you back

How much added refined sugar can you eat or drink in a day and still maintain good health? This is a great question because it’s unrealistic to say you’ll never eat another bite o...

DATE: May 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Durango schools help students regulate their emotions

New reset rooms aim to prevent behavior problems

DATE: May 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. pregnancy deaths are up, especially among minorities

Pregnancy-related deaths are rising in the United States and the main risk factor is being black, according to new reports that highlight racial disparities in care during and after childbir...

DATE: May 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

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