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Durango firefighter, paramedic dies after decades of service

Mike Jones known for compassion, light-hearted spirit

DATE: Aug 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Could increased antidepressant use be contributing to global obesity problem?

The world has changed a lot in the past 30 years, leaving no shortage of possible causes for the global obesity problem: more calories, more sugary beverages, less physical activity, poor sl...

DATE: Aug 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Mind-altering breast milk? New pot study poses that question

CHICAGO – Marijuana’s main mind-altering ingredient was detected in nursing mothers’ breast milk in a small study that comes amid evidence that more U.S. women are using pot during pregnancy...

DATE: Aug 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Aspirin disappoints for avoiding first heart attack, stroke

Taking a low-dose aspirin every day has long been known to cut the chances of another heart attack, stroke or other heart problem in people who already have had one, but the risks aren’t wor...

DATE: Aug 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Want to live longer? Stick to these healthy habits

There seems to always be a mad dash toward the next new thing when it comes to nutrition and fitness, whether it’s the latest exercise craze, super food or diet regimen. But leaping from fad...

DATE: Aug 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Have you ever been fooled by ‘Big Food?’

I still remember a young family that came to me with a gluten-intolerant child. Because the child couldn’t digest gluten, it would make him, very, very sick. They were frustrated ...

DATE: Aug 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Europe sees sharp rise in measles: 41,000 cases, 37 deaths

BERLIN – The World Health Organization says the number of measles cases in Europe jumped sharply during the first six months of 2018 and at least 37 people have died. The U.N. age...

DATE: Aug 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

1 in 7 children of Zika-infected moms have problems

NEW YORK – One out of every seven babies born to U.S. mothers who were infected with Zika during pregnancy developed some kind of health problem, according to the first long-term look at tho...

DATE: Aug 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Synthetic pot seen as a public health danger

A decade after first appearing in the United States, synthetic marijuana is seen as a growing health danger. Some marijuana smokers turned to it because it is relatively cheap and...

DATE: Aug 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Dolores yoga and wellness festival is Aug. 25

Event features free yoga classes, information on holistic health

DATE: Aug 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Officials remove special rules for gene therapy experiments

U.S. health officials are eliminating special regulations for gene therapy experiments, saying that what was once exotic science is quickly becoming an established form of medical care with ...

DATE: Aug 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Smokers better off quitting, even with weight gain, study says

NEW YORK – If you quit smoking and gain weight, it may seem like you’re trading one set of health problems for another. But a new U.S. study finds you’re still better off in the long run. ...

DATE: Aug 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health