Health - The Durango Herald

Crunch time for health-insurance sign-ups

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s push to cover America’s uninsured faces another big test Monday. This time, it’s not only how the website functions, but how well the program...

DATE: Dec 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Herd immunity is strong case for vaccination

When I was in medical training, I had the unfortunate experience of participating in the care of a small child who developed a serious bacterial infection caused by common bacterium known as...

DATE: Dec 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Email stress? Give it a rest

Limiting how often you open your inbox can improve health

DATE: Dec 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Narcotic painkillers are used more, longer

Overdoses involving these types of drugs are the leading cause of accidental death

DATE: Dec 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Focus on looks can foil weight loss

This might be the most ironic reason people eat too much: A team of researchers at Waginengen University in Netherlands found that paying too much attention to your appearance can...

DATE: Dec 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Health Briefs

Pura Vida Healthcare to offer demo day The practitioners at Pura Vida Healthcare will host a free afternoon of 20-minute sessions and classes from noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 10 at 160 E....

DATE: Dec 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Be a smart cookie

Strategies to savor holiday treats without overindulging

DATE: Dec 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Health Briefs

Resolving allergies to be discussed Caleb Gates, licensed acupuncturist, will give a presentation called “Resolving Allergies, Food Sensitivities and Sinusitis Using Advanced Alle...

DATE: Dec 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Flu vaccine may not protect you

Season could be more severe than most

DATE: Dec 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Bone broth: Winter’s new miracle drink

A delicious avenue to better health

DATE: Dec 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Is shooting from distance self-defense?

Almost 20 years ago, two men in Fort Myers, Florida, got into an argument, and the one who brought a baseball bat to a gunfight wound up dead. I did the autopsy. I don’t remember ...

DATE: Dec 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report

Tiny horses + sick kids = Recipe for bliss

Animal-assisted therapy brings joy, may help healing

DATE: Dec 7, 2014 | 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