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Cancer group says colon screening should start at 45, not 50

NEW YORK – New guidelines released Wednesday recommend U.S. adults start colon cancer screening earlier, at age 45 instead of 50. The American Cancer Society’s advice puts it out ...

DATE: Jun 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Rap video, social campaign targets teen pot smokers

LOS ANGELES – New rap videos aimed at Los Angeles-area teens show a common high school scene: Young people hanging out at a party, empty beer cups strewn about and joints being fired up. ...

DATE: May 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Health officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Ebola response

GENEVA – The World Health Organization said Tuesday it is “cautiously optimistic” about efforts to curb the spread of Ebola in an urban area in Congo, although the lethal virus is still repo...

DATE: May 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

A surprising bullying battleground: Senior centers

SAN FRANCISCO – The unwanted were turned away from cafeteria tables. Fistfights broke out at karaoke. Dances became breeding grounds for gossip and cruelty. It became clear this p...

DATE: May 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Surgery causes cognitive losses in some seniors

Two years ago, Daniel Cole’s 85-year-old father had heart bypass surgery. He hasn’t been quite the same since. “He forgets things and will ask you the same thing several times,” s...

DATE: May 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Teens with health challenges learn to support each other through peer mentorship

Similar groups offered for parents of kids with chronic health conditions

DATE: May 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Gut check: Swallowed capsule could spot trouble, send alert

Scientists have developed a swallowed capsule packed with tiny electronics and millions of genetically engineered living cells that might someday be used to spot health problems from inside ...

DATE: May 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Many cancer patients juggle care along with financial pain

Josephine Rizo survived chemotherapy, surgery and radiation, but breast cancer treatment wrecked her finances. Money was already tight when doctors told the Phoenix resident she h...

DATE: May 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

With death rate up, U.S. life expectancy is likely down again

NEW YORK – The U.S. death rate rose last year, and 2017 likely will mark the third straight year of decline in American life expectancy, according to preliminary data. Death rates...

DATE: May 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

FDA approves 1st nonopioid drug to ease withdrawal symptoms

TRENTON, N.J. – Federal regulators on Wednesday approved the first nonopioid treatment to ease withdrawal from quitting addictive opioids. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ex...

DATE: May 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

UN health agency aims to wipe out trans fats worldwide

NEW YORK – The World Health Organization has released a plan to help countries wipe out artery-clogging trans fats from the global food supply in the next five years. The United N...

DATE: May 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

U.S. approves 1st drug developed to prevent chronic migraines

TRENTON, N.J. – U.S. regulators Thursday approved the first drug designed to prevent chronic migraines. The Food and Drug Administration’s action clears the monthly shot Aimovig (...

DATE: May 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

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...

Cancer group says colon screening should start at 45, not 50

Rap video, social campaign targets teen pot smokers

Health officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Ebola response

A surprising bullying battleground: Senior centers

Surgery causes cognitive losses in some seniors

Teens with health challenges learn to support each other through peer mentorship

Gut check: Swallowed capsule could spot trouble, send alert

Many cancer patients juggle care along with financial pain

With death rate up, U.S. life expectancy is likely down again

FDA approves 1st nonopioid drug to ease withdrawal symptoms

UN health agency aims to wipe out trans fats worldwide

U.S. approves 1st drug developed to prevent chronic migraines

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