Health - The Durango Herald

Bad news for preventing celiac disease

Introducing gluten to babies ineffective, new study says

DATE: Oct 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

New hip, new life

Replacement can relieve pain, restore mobility, add years

DATE: Oct 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

It’s hard to hide from the threat of food poisoning

Food poisoning has grabbed plenty of attention lately and ranks second only to the common cold in frequency of occurrence. The very young, the chronically ill and the aged are th...

DATE: Oct 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Health experts: Be smart, get flu shot

Flu season has quickly arrived, and for Leslie Blood, a media studies professor at Fort Lewis College, she waisted no time getting inoculated this week. “My husband is getting his...

DATE: Oct 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Swallowing poop pill a promising treatment

Procedure could be lifesaver against infection

DATE: Oct 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Health Briefs

Health department offers cancer test San Juan Basin Health Department is participating in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Women ages 40 to 64 are urged to talk...

DATE: Oct 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Jet lag may make you fat

Gut bacteria’s activity changes

DATE: Oct 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Pediatricians urge IUDs or implants for teen girls

CHICAGO – Teen girls who have sex should use IUDs or hormonal implants – long-acting birth control methods that are effective, safe and easy to use, the nation’s most influential pediatricia...

DATE: Oct 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Can sleep apps improve rest?

These programs may track down what’s keeping you awake

DATE: Oct 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Strong, not skinny

A trend in female fitness takes hold

DATE: Oct 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Outbreak turns Ebola into a moving target

I have been contemplating how to address the topic of Ebola in the context of the La Plata Health Watch. The fact of the matter is that the current pace of the outbreak makes it ...

DATE: Oct 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Quarantine ends for family, friends

They had contact with infectious Ebola patient

DATE: Oct 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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