Health - The Durango Herald

Abdominal pain gives doctors a headache

One of the most common and most challenging symptoms resulting in medical evaluation is abdominal pain. The range of potential causes is quite broad and is the subject of many t...

DATE: Mar 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Even diet soda fails to keep belly fat at bay

Regular drinkers add size to waistline

DATE: Mar 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

For seniors, strength training pays

With customized program, workout intensity can build fitness

DATE: Mar 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Virtual distance

As connectivity grows, connectedness loses out

DATE: Mar 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Eyes: The windows to disease

Retina offers view of systemic diseases

DATE: Mar 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Many options available for asthma control

Asthma is a common chronic health condition involving the lungs. It may produce inflammation in the small airways that can result in airway spasm. This often leads to chest tigh...

DATE: Mar 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Is technology ruining your workouts?

Too many stats may hinder experience

DATE: Mar 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Guys: Beware testosterone drugs

WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors against over-prescribing testosterone-boosting drugs for men, saying the popular treatments have not been established as safe...

DATE: Mar 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

A doctor’s empathy can help healing

Connection leads to better patient relationships

DATE: Mar 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Health Briefs

Resolving allergies to be discussed The presentation “Resolving Allergies with Advanced Allergy Therapeutics” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Durango Public Library, 1...

DATE: Mar 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Local nurses honored with ‘Nightingale’ awards

The Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center on Thursday night announced the winners of the 2015 Nightingale Luminary and Star Nursing Awards. The awards honor “exceptio...

DATE: Mar 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News