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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

United Blood Services reopens office

New Durango location aims to build donor base

DATE: May 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Aspirin’s role as prevention tool debated

I was recently reading a medical article that reviewed the discussion about aspirin use for prevention of cardiovascular disease. The somewhat controversial debate has been taking place abou...

DATE: May 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Liquid biopsies may transform cancer care

Goodbye, needles, as tests find cells in blood

DATE: May 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

5 words about your diet

What you say about food matters

DATE: May 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

For one year, man quantifies it all

Addicted to the buzz and 40 pounds lighter

DATE: May 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Health Briefs

Class will teach radon mitigation A radon-mitigation class will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. The class will discuss ...

DATE: May 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Vaccine shows benefits beyond measles

Virus can weaken immune system for up to 3 years

DATE: May 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Genetic testing can explain sudden deaths

Certain inherited diseases confer a significantly increased risk of sudden death. Genetic tests for many of those diseases are available, but most coroners and medical examiners don’t order ...

DATE: May 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report