Life expectancy to keep rising; South Korean women could hit 91
But the news for Americans is not good
DATE: Feb 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health
Teen suicide attempts fell as same-sex marriage became legal
CHICAGO – Teen suicide attempts in the U.S. declined after same-sex marriage became legal and the biggest impact was among gay, lesbian and bisexual kids, a study found.
The resea...
DATE: Feb 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health
Acupuncturist to discuss allergies on Tuesday at library
Licensed acupuncturist Caleb Gates will present a discussion on allergies, “Resolving Food Sensitivities, Airborne Allergies and Sinusitis,” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Room 2 at Durango Public ...
DATE: Feb 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango doctor named Physician of the Year
The Colorado Academy of Family Physicians recently named Dr. John Steven Lavengood of Durango as Family Medicine Physician of the Year.
He will be recognized during an awards lunc...
DATE: Feb 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health
Acupuncturist to discuss allergies at library
Licensed acupuncturist Caleb Gates will present “Resolving Food Sensitivities, Airborne Allergies and Sinusitis” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, in Room 2 at Durango Public Library, 1900 East...
DATE: Feb 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health
Targeting depression: Treatment uses magnetic pulses to reduce, eliminate symptoms
A recently opened clinic in Durango is now offering a new, drug-free treatment for patients suffering from depression that has just about the same success rate as prescribed medication. ...
DATE: Feb 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health
No designer babies, but gene editing to avoid disease? Maybe
WASHINGTON – Don’t expect designer babies any time soon – but a major new ethics report leaves open the possibility of one day altering human heredity to fight genetic diseases, with string...
DATE: Feb 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health
Trying to lose weight? The colder months might be the perfect time
Freezing temps are no excuse to give up on fitness. As it turns out, you might stand a better chance of losing weight when it’s cold.
A new study published in the journal Scientif...
DATE: Feb 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health
Without your balance, life feels downside-up
Most people would say you have five senses: touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste. Recently, scientists have expanded their view of what makes up a sense. For example, some would argue that...
DATE: Feb 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health
Young children can receive dental screenings
San Juan Basin Public Health is offering free dental screenings and fluoride varnishes for children 1 to 5 years old.
Kari Plante, regional oral health specialist, will be availa...
DATE: Feb 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health
Step away from the scale: It’s not all about how much weight you lose
You made the fitness resolution while raising your glass of bubbly on New Year’s Eve, and you’ve worked out three times a week for more than a month. But the scale. Is. Not. Budging. ...
DATE: Feb 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health
Dry needling takes off as a way to ease chronic pain
Acupuncturists raise concern about training required
DATE: Feb 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News
