Head blows tied to mental problems
Study examines former football players
DATE: Aug 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health
In Colorado, Lyme disease is not a scourge
My family enjoyed many summers in north-central New Hampshire.
The evening routine included body inspections on us kids for the presence of ticks. The family dog was scrutinized ...
DATE: Aug 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch
Health Brief
Annual health summit to be held Sept. 20
The Citizens Health Advisory Council will host the fourth annual Health Summit of La Plata County on Sept. 20 at DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Cam...
DATE: Aug 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health
Hey, I remember that
Study: What’s the secret behind remarkable brain health?
DATE: Aug 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health
CU is monitoring football players’ hearts
Technology aimed at improving performance
DATE: Aug 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health
New York City loses small hospitals as money woes mount
NEW YORK – There was a time when the neighborhood hospital was a cornerstone of New York City life. But for a growing number of city residents, the trip to have an appendix taken out or get ...
DATE: Aug 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health
Mild lead poisonings can lead to school suspensions
Scientists have long known that children with high levels of toxic lead in their bloodstream are more likely than others to behave impulsively, have shorter attention spans and lower IQs and...
DATE: Aug 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health
Biting back
Durango videographer works in Ecuador to help fight parasitic ‘kissing bug’
DATE: Aug 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health
Obesity levels high in 13 states, South
ATLANTA – Adult obesity still isn’t budging, the latest government survey shows.
The national telephone survey found 13 states with very high rates of obesity last year. Overall, ...
DATE: Aug 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health
Study: Induced labor, autism are linked
A new study finds that pregnant women who have their labor started or sped up artificially are slightly more likely to have autistic children.
The increased autism risk likely ste...
DATE: Aug 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health
School is starting, so remember good hygiene
In many ways, the return of school children to the classroom kicks off the unofficial start to the cold and flu season. While there are many variables unrelated to reading, writing and arith...
DATE: Aug 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch
Region needs more nurses
Colorado medical educators make the case Tuesday
DATE: Aug 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News
