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Survey: Teens struggle with prolonged sadness

Data will inform prevention coalition goals in La Plata County

DATE: Jan 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. medical marketing reaches $30 billion; drug ads top surge

Ads for prescription drugs appeared 5 million times in just one year, capping a recent surge in U.S. medical marketing, a new analysis found. The advertisements for various medici...

DATE: Jan 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

New Year’s nutrition success tips

The new year always marks a fresh start when it comes to our health. It’s a great time of year to set new goals and achieve new milestones. You’re familiar with the common resolut...

DATE: Jan 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

U.S. cancer death rate hits milestone: 25 years of decline

NEW YORK – The U.S. cancer death rate has hit a milestone: It’s been falling for at least 25 years, according to a new report. Lower smoking rates are translating into fewer death...

DATE: Jan 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

Low carb? Low fat? What the latest dieting studies tell us

NEW YORK – Bacon and black coffee for breakfast, or oatmeal and bananas? If you’re planning to try to lose weight in 2019, you’re sure to find a fierce debate online and among fri...

DATE: Jan 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Food

Detecting depression: Phone apps could monitor teen angst

Rising suicide rates and depression in U.S. teens and young adults have prompted researchers to ask a provocative question: Could the same devices that some people blame for contributing to ...

DATE: Jan 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

New hearts forge new friendship for transplant recipients

CHICAGO – A suburban Detroit woman and South Side Chicago man are recovering in a Chicago hospital following rare triple transplant surgeries that gave them the healthy heart, liver and kidn...

DATE: Jan 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

AP-NORC Poll: Edit baby genes for health, not smarts, poll says

WASHINGTON – Most Americans say it would be OK to use gene-editing technology to create babies protected against a variety of diseases – but a new poll finds they’d draw the line at changing...

DATE: Dec 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Financial recovery on track, Southwest Health System says

Popular doctor rehired; board of directors gets new members

DATE: Dec 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Health insurance on demand? Some are betting on it

People with health insurance often pay for coverage they never use. A startup wants to shake that up. It’s a radical idea: On-demand insurance that lets customers buy some of thei...

DATE: Dec 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Relieve heartburn naturally

When you’re dealing with acid reflux, heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease, it can be difficult to enjoy your favorite meals. The pain associated with these conditions ca...

DATE: Dec 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

U.S. adults aren’t getting taller, but they’re still putting on pounds

NEW YORK – You don’t need to hang the mistletoe higher but you might want to skip the holiday cookies. A new report released Thursday shows U.S. adults aren’t getting any taller b...

DATE: Dec 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

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