Health - The Durango Herald

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

Asthma rates fall, but experts not breathing easier

One-year decline may be a statistical blip

DATE: Jun 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Cure for hepatitis C out of reach?

At $1,000 a pill, treatment too pricey for Colorado Medicaid and its patients

DATE: Jun 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Building a better helmet to knock out concussions

New design aims for more complete head protection

DATE: Jun 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Increase your energy by minding your mitochondria

Our energy levels give us our zest for life and our ability to successfully navigate a good life. When your energy level drops, it affects everything. While there are many factor...

DATE: Jun 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Green Medicine

Health Briefs

Free kidney disease classes available Free kidney disease classes are available in Durango. These monthly, instructor-led classes will teach participants about the caus...

DATE: Jun 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

New study could nip Alzheimer’s in the bud

Healthy seniors to be tested in bid to foil disease

DATE: Jun 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Graphic warnings on cigarettes appear to work

SYDNEY – Australia’s landmark cigarette legislation banning logos and putting dire health warnings and graphic images of sick or dying smokers on packs seems to be working, data shows, even ...

DATE: Jun 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Is good hygiene giving kids allergies?

Sterile environments may put children at risk, especially those at young ages

DATE: Jun 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Step outside and let nature make you feel alive again

Have your doctor write a ‘park prescription’ for you, if all else fails

DATE: Jun 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Cold or allergy? Symptoms can be deceptive

One of the most common questions I get this time of year relates to the experience of runny nose and cough. “Doc, is it a cold or my allergies?” For some, it can be ha...

DATE: Jun 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

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