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At 79, life expectancy in U.S. flat for 3rd year

NEW YORK – Life expectancy in the United States has stalled for three consecutive years, the government announced Wednesday. A child born last year can expect to make it to 78 yea...

FDA clears cold cap to save hair during breast cancer chemo

WASHINGTON – Hair loss is one of the most despised side effects of chemotherapy, and now breast cancer patients are getting a new way to try to save their locks. The Food and Drug...

Health care exposes growing regional divide among communities in La Plata County

New Colorado Health Foundation CEO hears from S.W. Colorado industry experts

Health Briefs

Doctor to discuss foot health Tuesday Dr. Dan Stilwell, doctor of podiatric medicine, will offer a free in-depth look at the mechanics of the foot and how to explore all options b...

Health agencies strive to coordinate care

Local providers don’t always share patient information

Scientists, ethicists tackle gene editing’s ethics, promise

WASHINGTON – A hot new tool to edit the human genetic code has a big wow factor: the promise of long-sought cures for intractable diseases. But depending on how it’s used, that same tool cou...

Male vs. female brain? Not a valid distinction, study says

NEW YORK – Are the brains of men and women truly different? Not if you look at the overall structure, a new study says. While specific parts show sex differences, an individual br...

President Obama tries to clinch climate pact

Talks in Paris begin Monday

STD epidemic worsening in U.S.

CHICAGO – A U.S. sexually transmitted diseases epidemic is increasing and the most common infection, chlamydia, has risen to record levels, government officials say. Reported case...

Health Briefs

Blood Services to host blood drives United Blood Services will host these blood drives: 1:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Morehart Murphy Auto Center, 33/30 Parker Ave. ...

Free HIV testing at Planned Parenthood in Durango

World AIDs Day raises awareness

Survey: Income, access hamper healthy living in state

DENVER – How much money you make and your ethnic background have a big impact on neighborhood infrastructure and your chances for a healthy life, according to a new report by the Urban Land ...
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