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Workouts get a little safer at Durango recreation center

The Durango Community Recreation Center installed about 40 new workout stations while they were closed for annual maintenance last week. Today was the first day the new weight mac...

35M people worldwide are living with HIV

AIDS-related deaths are at their lowest yet

Respiratory virus a reminder to take precautions

As every year, with the start of school, the respiratory viral season is upon us. This year, as you may have heard, there is a somewhat unique virus that is contributing to cold symptoms. ...

Many hospitals use too many antibiotics, new study finds

NEW YORK – Doctors in many U.S. hospitals are unnecessarily prescribing multiple antibiotics for several days when just one would do the job, a new study suggests. Health official...

Feds say unused pills can be returned

In Durango, police offer dropbox for controlled substances

Health Briefs

County health summit to take place Sept. 25 The Citizens Health Advisory Council will host the fifth annual Health Summit of La Plata County on Sept. 25 at the DoubleTree Hotel, ...

FDA skeptical of touted benefits of testosterone drugs

Meeting comes amidst marketing blitz by billion-dollar industry

Stumbling into falls

Treadmill may help seniors learn to stay on their feet

Health Briefs

Women encouraged to have wellness exams September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Women are encouraged to schedule well...

Mind, matter and multiple sclerosis

Confusion, agitation, panic can flood a person attempting a simple task

Pass the chips: Action-packed TV might make you snack more

CHICAGO – Could action-packed TV fare make you fat? That’s the implication of a new study that found people snacked more watching fast-paced television than viewing a more leisurely-paced ta...

Rich, poor face gap even in their food choices

Recent financial crisis had quite an impact
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