Southwest Life

Health Briefs

Citizens Health Advisory Council has selected Pattie Adler as its new executive director. Adler began her new position in December…

Peanut allergies solved?

Although experts say the results of the carefully monitored study are encouraging, they warn it isn’t something that parents should…

Male hormone may hurt health

The new study is one of several in recent years highlighting cardiac problems as a potential side effect of testosterone…

Obesity takes hold early in life

Your weight in kindergarten a strong predictor

Mixed omega-3 results

The results suggest this may hold promise for delaying cognitive aging and dementia, said the study’s lead author, Jay Pottala…

Aching for science

Study: Discover how body fights flu virus using volunteers

Steroids high among gay, bi teens

Rates of use multiple times those of straights

Travel

Behind Olympic facades, a crumbling city

The residents of 5a Akatsy street have lived for years with no running water or sewage system. Construction for the…

February 1, 2014

Travel

Sochi: A city of contrasts

From palms trees, to snow, to the Winter Olympics

February 1, 2014

“The King of Rock ‘n Roll, Elvis Presley, is not dead, at least for the next week in Durango. Chip…

February 1, 2014

75 years ago: “Train and bus service into Durango has been delayed because of storms on the passes.” 50 years…

January 31, 2014

New questions arise for caramel coloring

FDA to re-examine soda additive, which California lists as a carcinogen

January 26, 2014

75 years ago: “The city of Durango asks that all sidewalks be shoveled on Main Avenue and on the side…

January 26, 2014

75 years ago: “Mrs. Gilbert Gordon entertained a double foursome of bridge. A delicious dessert course preceded the games, honors…

Health Briefs

Heart Safe La Plata will host these classes at the Durango Fire Protection District training room, 142 Sheppard Drive: An…

Cookie Monster forced to cut down on cookies

New Sesame Street project aims to transform the eating habits of kids – and it’s working

A most delicate art in medical practice

Area doctors share what it takes to build solid and long-lasting relationships with their patients

Beware weekend heart attacks

Risk of death higher then and at night

75 years ago: “Still champion and undeniably the most formidable heavyweight fighter since Jack Dempsey’s time, Joe Louis, the ‘Brown…

75 years ago: “Mrs. Olga Little, one of the most famous characters in Southwestern Colorado, will take six of her…

January 23, 2014

75 years ago: “Whisked 440 miles to Denver over highways some other motorists found impassable, Fred Hallar, 64, of near…

January 20, 2014