Health - The Durango Herald

This common back-pain treatment is of little help

One question you need to ask: ‘Should I really do this?’

DATE: Jul 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Ancient gene aids Tibetans with high altitude

Genetic trait seen as survival advantage

DATE: Jul 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

For young children, flu spray recommended

ATLANTA – When it comes to flu vaccines, a federal panel says a squirt in the nose is better than a shot in the arm for young children. The advisory panel voted last week to advis...

DATE: Jun 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Doctor’s orders: Read to children from birth

More words kids hear, the better for their brains

DATE: Jun 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

What’s more stressful than caring for mom?

An ailing spouse can be hardest to attend to

DATE: Jun 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

There is a downside for kids eating fortified cereal

Their excessive consumption of nutrients could be dangerous

DATE: Jun 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

This mean, nasty condition thrives on close contact

One medical school experience was indelibly written into our collective memories. A fourth-year student felt unwell, having aches, pains and a slight runny nose. As the student l...

DATE: Jun 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Watching too much TV might kill you

More than 3 hours a day spells trouble, new study shows

DATE: Jun 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Health-care marketplace expanding

Nonprofit cooperative visits Durango as part of statewide tour

DATE: Jun 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Health Brief

Gentle yoga class to be offered Gentle yoga class with Jennifer Kiel, certified yoga instructor, will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays and from 8 to 9 a.m. T...

DATE: Jun 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Making health a working priority

Companies should track employee wellness, group says

DATE: Jun 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Blood pressure can rise without your knowledge

In 2012, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the Million Hearts Campaign. The goal of this public-health initiative is the prevention of 1 million heart attacks in ...

DATE: Jun 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch