Health - The Durango Herald

U.S. superbug infections rising, but deaths are falling

NEW YORK – Drug-resistant “superbug” infections have been called a developing nightmare that could set medicine back a century, making conquered germs once again untreatable. So t...

DATE: Nov 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

U.S. officials identify ‘strong culprit’ in vaping illnesses

NEW YORK – U.S. health officials announced a breakthrough Friday into the cause of a mysterious outbreak of vaping illnesses, reporting they have a “very strong culprit.” The same...

DATE: Nov 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

U.S. health officials link childhood trauma to adult illness

NEW YORK – U.S. health officials estimate that millions of cases of heart disease and other illnesses are linked to abuse and other physical and psychological harm suffered early in life. ...

DATE: Nov 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

Is the stethoscope dying? High-tech rivals pose a threat

CHICAGO – Two centuries after its invention, the stethoscope – the very symbol of the medical profession – is facing an uncertain prognosis. It is threatened by hand-held devices ...

DATE: Nov 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

Vaccine shows promise for preventing active TB disease

An experimental vaccine proved 50% effective at preventing latent tuberculosis infection from turning into active disease in a three-year study of adults in Africa. Doctors were e...

DATE: Oct 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

More severely obese kids should get surgery, MD group says

Even some severely obese preteens should be considered for weight loss surgery, according to new recommendations. The guidance issued Sunday by the American Academy of Pediatrics ...

DATE: Oct 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

Meth is most common drug in overdose deaths in chunk of U.S.

NEW YORK – Fentanyl is driving drug overdose deaths in the U.S. overall, but in nearly half of the country, it’s a different story. Meth is the bigger killer, a new government report shows. ...

DATE: Oct 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

Hyperbaric chambers encourage the healing of chronic wounds

Oxygen supports immune system, growth factors

DATE: Oct 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

FDA wants stronger warning on breast implants about risks

WASHINGTON – U.S. health officials want women getting breast implants to receive stronger warnings and more details about the possible risks and complications. The Food and Drug A...

DATE: Oct 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

Study points to virus as culprit in kids’ paralyzing illness

WASHINGTON – Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet that a virus is to blame for a mysterious illness that can start like the sniffles but quickly paralyze children. The...

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

UN says Ebola in Congo still qualifies as global emergency

LONDON – The World Health Organization says the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo still warrants being classified as a global emergency, even though the number of confirmed cases has slowed in...

DATE: Oct 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

Where you die can affect your chance of being an organ donor

WASHINGTON – If Roland Henry had died in a different part of the country, his organs might have been recovered. And lives could have been saved. But the local organ collection age...

DATE: Oct 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday