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U.S. pregnancy deaths are up, especially among minorities

Pregnancy-related deaths are rising in the United States and the main risk factor is being black, according to new reports that highlight racial disparities in care during and after childbir...

The next best thing to detox

Spring is here, and it’s a great time to “spring clean” your body. However, not all bodies can handle a detox. If you’re eating a standard American diet filled with sugar and pr...

Surge in U.S. measles cases leads to extraordinary measures

NEW YORK – Quarantines in California. Fines in New York City. Orders for some people to avoid public places in Rockland County, New York. As an outbreak of measles surges across t...

Study: Kids’ suicides spiked after Netflix’s ‘13 Reasons’

Suicides among U.S. kids aged 10 to 17 jumped to a 19-year high in the month after the release of a popular TV series that depicted a girl ending her life, researchers said. The s...

U.S. measles cases hit highest mark in 25 years

NEW YORK – Measles in the U.S. has climbed to its highest level in 25 years, closing in on 700 cases this year in a resurgence largely attributed to misinformation that is turning parents ag...

Durango endometriosis specialist offers patients relief from pain

Often misunderstood condition can lead to years of suffering

Mercy to offer weight management class

Mercy Regional Medical Center will offer a six-week weight management class from May 1 through June 5 at Mercy Sports Medicine, 327 South Camino del Rio. The classes will be led ...

Heart Safe La Plata to offer CPR and first aid classes

Local nonprofit Heart Safe La Plata will offer basic first-aid and CPR trainings in May at Durango Fire and Rescue Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive: A basic first-aid class will b...

Is it possible to drink without the harmful effects?

Growing movement tries to have its cocktails and drink them too

New York outbreaks drive U.S. measles count up to 626

NEW YORK – Outbreaks in New York state continue to drive up the number of U.S. measles cases, which are approaching levels not seen in 25 years. Health officials say 71 more cases...

Two-wave U.S. flu season is now the longest in a decade

NEW YORK – Three months ago, this flu season was shaping up to be short and mild in the U.S. But a surprising second viral wave has made it the longest in 10 years. This flu seaso...

Opioid Memorial Wall will be on display at Durango Public Library

The Opioid Memorial Wall will be on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. As part of the Lift the Label Campaign, the wall addresse...
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