Health - The Durango Herald

Helping out mothers

Event raises postpartum depression awareness

DATE: Jun 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Helping a surgeon’s hand

Robot arm improves precision of knee, hip operations

DATE: Jun 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Problem drinking affects 33 million – 14 percent of U.S. adults

CHICAGO – Alcohol problems affect almost 33 million adults and most have never sought treatment, according to a government survey that suggests rates have increased in recent years. ...

DATE: Jun 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Cancer doctor leads attack on astronomical drug prices

As the one-year cost of cancer drugs edges up to $200,000 per patient, a top doctor from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center used his speech before a massive gathering of colleagues to ca...

DATE: Jun 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Don’t take a seat: Panel says you should stand for 2 hours

LONDON – Are you sitting down? In that case, you should probably stand up before reading this. In the first advice of its kind, British experts are recommending office workers s...

DATE: Jun 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Moderate drinking may have 'cardiotoxic' effects in elderly hearts

Moderate drinkers who like a glass of wine or beer with dinner have long taken comfort in the fact that most doctors believe this habit could do no harm or could even be good for one’s healt...

DATE: May 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

NIH: Major study finds earlier HIV treatment improves health

WASHINGTON – A major international study sought to settle how soon is best to start HIV treatment – and the advice is don’t delay. People who started anti-AIDS drugs while their i...

DATE: May 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

For stem cells, it’s the ‘Wild West’

Experimental treatments promise healing

DATE: May 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Paths to independence

Center assists disabled with accessing services, being mobile

DATE: May 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Insured? Yes. Protected? No.

Out-of-pocket costs could be too much for 23% of adults

DATE: May 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Health Briefs

Learn to meet needs of seniors, caregivers The fifth annual Community Challenge: Meeting the Needs of Seniors, Providers and Caregivers will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 4 a...

DATE: May 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

As you age, you can keep your brain sharp, healthy

WASHINGTON – Those lost car keys that were an annoyance in your 30s can spark major anxiety in your 60s. Turns out it’s pretty normal: The brain ages just like the rest of your body, says a ...

DATE: May 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon