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Health Briefs

Pot toxicity in animals to be discussed A free community presentation called “Marijuana Toxicity in Animals” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at Durango Public Library, 1900 Ea...

DATE: Jul 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

How a paper clip and a flame can save a fingernail

For 20 years running, we shared New Year’s Eve with college friends and their families. One such celebration began with a minor but painful injury. Before leaving on a three-hour...

DATE: Jul 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

What goes into choosing a doctor?

People trust personal recommendations over online feedback

DATE: Jul 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Seeking an unnatural edge

Teens ignore health risks of human growth hormones

DATE: Jul 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Are you paying attention to your thirst?

I’m always amused when I visit the Bar D and the Wranglers sing the lyrics of the old Bob Nolan song “Cool Water.” It never fails as they harmonize about the barren waste and their dry throa...

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

Health Briefs

United Blood Services to hold blood drives The United Blood Services will host these blood drives: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 1 in the Bloodmobile at Mercy Regional Medi...

DATE: Jul 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

The art of baby-making

Doulas, midwives, childbirth educators can make journey a joyous one

DATE: Jul 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Biological pacemaker on horizon

Experiments on pigs’ hearts have led to battery-less option

DATE: Jul 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

For brain boost, go for a walk, talk to a friend

These and other lifestyle changes can lower Alzheimer’s risk

DATE: Jul 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Generic drugs increase in price rapidly

The first sign of trouble came when Dr. Barry Lindenberg, a cardiologist, received a three-page insurance form in January, demanding he get preapproval to prescribe one of the oldest known h...

DATE: Jul 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Illness names inspired by food, drink

You have no doubt heard of the beer belly, the apple-shaped figure and the port-wine birthmark. But if you also know about the strawberry cervix, the watermelon stomach and the bl...

DATE: Jul 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health