Southwest Life

Study dispels ‘obesity paradox’ for diabetics

The “obesity paradox” – the notion being overweight may be healthier for some diabetics – appears to be a myth.Associated…

January 18, 2014

Health

Is it a cold or the flu? How to tell

That’s because the two can share a number of the same symptoms, including a runny/stuffy nose, sore throat and cough,…

January 18, 2014

Health

Google develops contact lens glucose monitor

Built-in wireless transmitter still has issues to overcome

January 18, 2014

Travel

Travel agents can play vital role for business travelers

Agents can help travelers, especially business travelers, get better flights and accommodations as well as deal with canceled flights, weather…

January 18, 2014

Health

Mercy treating 5 to 6 patients daily for flu

Typically, the most affected age groups are children and infants younger than 4 and adults older than 65; however, people…

January 18, 2014

Health

Treatments at Mercy save patients travel time

Two machines treat blood-related diseases

January 18, 2014

Health

Nine Swedish women receive new wombs

Goal sought is for transplant patients to become pregnant

January 18, 2014

Health

Adults reduce calorie intake

Americans’ diets improved during 2007-09 recession

January 18, 2014

Travel

Building winter

Elaborate ice castles draw tourists in Breckenridge, Utah and N.H.

January 18, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Voters of Animas City approved a $15,000 bond issue for construction of a water works and sewer…

January 15, 2014

Health

Smoking fight has saved 8 million

Tobacco-control efforts curtail use, new study says

January 12, 2014

Health

Positive thinking can enhance migraine drug’s effectiveness

Boston researchers recruited 66 migraine patients in an attempt to quantify how much of their pain relief came from a…

January 12, 2014

Health

Does age, experience matter?

Learning curve has biggest influence in ultrarunning

January 12, 2014

Health

Most young teens do not exercise every day

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says only 1 in 4 kids ages 12 to 15 get an hour…

January 12, 2014

Health

Drink much? Doctors rarely ask

CDC pushes for regular screening and counseling

January 12, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Ten years ago Guy Shepard and Graden Weinland took over a two-third interest in the Channell Motor…

January 11, 2014

And the West is History

50 years ago: “Damage was estimated at $7,500 after a butane stove exploded and fire destroyed the home of Gene…

January 10, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “H.H. Jeffrey is now back on the job at his jewelry store after a vacation of 10…

January 8, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “As an outgrowth of the peace officers training school held in Durango, an organization was formed to…

January 6, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Member of the Durango Rotary Club will see and hear a Thompson sub-machine gun actually fired in…

January 4, 2014

Health

Happy? You may feel warm all over

Study suggests emotions linked to specific sensations

January 4, 2014

Health

Don’t let the ‘winter slump’ get you

Keep busy, bond with friends, family during cold months

January 4, 2014

Health

Making raped teenagers relive their trauma works

Therapy effective for veterans helps sexual abuse victims

January 4, 2014

Health

Vitamin E may slow Alzheimer’s progression

Breakthrough is still not a cure, study authors say

January 4, 2014