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Hey, guys: Drinking may dumb you down

Not enough females had participated in study to count

A first-aid approach to preventing suicides

With training, people can help in county where rate is triple U.S. average

Health Briefs

Heart Safe La Plata offers CPR classes Heart Safe La Plata will offer these classes at the Durango Fire Protection District training room, 142 Sheppard Drive: An adult ...

Health-exchange participation is limited

Small-business owners see too many rules

Use your phone to take pills on time

Many don’t take them as prescribed

Health Briefs

Senior center to host lunch series about falls The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has proclaimed May “Older American’s Month.” To recognized the month, D...

Apathetic? Your brain may be shrinking

A new study suggests that as people age, they should be aware of symptoms of apathy, which may indicate a decrease in brain volume and possible brain disease. Though the brain is ...

What is top food-poisoning threat?

You might be surprised it’s not salmonella

Early detection aids autism treatment

Last month, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated statistics on the prevalence of autistic spectrum disorder among children. The results, compiled ...

For couples who can’t conceive, there are now better options

Amazing leaps in infertility science

Health Briefs

Two nurses receive Shining Star Award The Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center announces local registered nurses Lynn Westberg and Linda Young as the recipients of t...

New way to beat jet-lag?

App promises what it hasn’t delivered