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Workshop to discuss neurobiology-trauma relation

An introductory workshop about the neurobiology of trauma and the autonomic nervous system will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Pine Room at La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main...

DATE: Apr 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Risk of Zika infection through sex may last only a month

NEW YORK – Signs of Zika infection can be seen in semen for as long as nine months, but the risk of sexual transmission appears to end in one month, according to a study published Wednesday....

DATE: Apr 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Number, severity of brain injuries raises dementia risk

SEATTLE – A large study offers more evidence of a link between traumatic brain injuries and dementia later in life, with repeated injuries and severe ones posing the greatest danger. ...

DATE: Apr 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Stop-smoking drugs Chantix, Zyban pose no heart risks, study says

CHICAGO – Two popular stop-smoking drugs are as safe for the heart as nicotine patches and dummy pills, according to research requested by U.S. and European regulators. The result...

DATE: Apr 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Take it easy on yourself, and be healthier – the power of self compassion

If you think you need to channel your inner drill sergeant to eat your vegetables and get to the gym, think again. Research shows that a healthy dose of self-compassion actually helps us for...

DATE: Apr 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

CDC: Drug-resistant ‘nightmare bacteria’ pose growing threat

“Nightmare bacteria” with unusual resistance to antibiotics of last resort were found more than 200 times in the United States last year in a first-of-a-kind hunt to see how much of a threat...

DATE: Apr 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Midlife ‘wealth shock’ may lead to death, study suggests

A big financial loss may shorten your life, a new study suggests. Middle-aged Americans who experienced a sudden, large economic blow were more likely to die during the following ...

DATE: Apr 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Are you just a chronic ‘snoozer’?

Are you a habitual “snoozer,” always looking for that extra ten minutes of sleep each morning? Or do you struggle with low energy during the day, feel sleepy after lunch, need caf...

DATE: Apr 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Antacids, antibiotics for infants linked to later allergies

Infants who are given antacids like Zantac or Pepcid are more likely to develop childhood allergies, perhaps because these drugs may alter their gut bacteria, a new large study suggests. ...

DATE: Apr 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Mercy Regional Medical Center to offer prediabetes class

Mercy Regional Medical Center will offer a free class for people diagnosed with prediabetes from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday in Suite 140 of the medical office building at the hospital, 1010 Three S...

DATE: Apr 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Yucky ducky? Study reveals bath-time toy’s dirty secret

BERN, Switzerland – Scientists have the dirt on the rubber ducky: Those cute yellow bath-time toys are – as some parents have long suspected – a haven for nasty bugs. Swiss and Am...

DATE: Apr 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Science Says: What we know about cancer risk and coffee

Trouble is brewing for coffee lovers in California, where a judge ruled that sellers must post scary warnings about cancer risks. But how frightened should we be of a daily cup of joe? Not v...

DATE: Mar 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

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Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday19201280Women's pro riders take off from the start line of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Men's pro riders get ready at the start line of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Men's pro riders get ready at the start line of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Durango's Kai Lokey (129) gets ready at the start line of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike men's pro race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Men's pro riders get ready at the start line of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Men's pro riders take off from the start line of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Lauren Aggeler (164), Erin Osborne (222) and Ruby Ryan (right) get ready at the start line of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike women's pro race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Kolben Preble rides through the Steamworks Brewing Co. patio during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Tilia Clausen passes through the Steamworks Brewing Co. patio during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Lily Jackson makes her way down the Rim Trail during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Zack Jensen pops a wheelie as he passes through the Steamworks Brewing Co. patio during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike men's pro race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Maxx Chance interacts with the crowd as he passes through the Steamworks Brewing Co. patio during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike men's pro race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Kip Sevenoff climbs a ramp into the Steamworks Brewing Co. patio during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Tyler Remlinger climbs a ramp into the Steamworks Brewing Co. patio during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Lily Jackson climbs a ramp into the Steamworks Brewing Co. patio during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Hudson Seeman climbs a ramp into the Steamworks Brewing Co. patio during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike Race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Todd Wells climbs a ramp into the Steamworks Brewing Co. patio during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Subaru Mountain Bike pro men's race on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Sofia Waite celebrates her first-place finish with Erin Osborne, who took second place, in the Subaru Mountain Bike pro women's race at the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19202880Sofia Waite claims first place in the Subaru Mountain Bike pro women's race at the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Cobe Freeburn crosses the finish line in first place in the Subaru Mountain Bike pro men's race at the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)19201280Austin Beard takes second place with a stylish finish in the Subaru Mountain Bike pro men's race at the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Sunday in Durango. (Wyatt Richards/Special to the Herald)
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