Health - The Durango Herald

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

Please, hold the hysteria over listeria

Salmonella and E. coli now seem to be household names, while listeria is not. Listeria monocytogenes, one of six listeria bacterial types, is the bad guy, a nasty bug, though less...

DATE: May 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Health Briefs

Health department targets teen pregnancy San Juan Basin Health Department is highlighting its effort to prevent teen pregnancies throughout May, which is National Teen Pregnancy P...

DATE: May 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club