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Painkillers likely come from friends

Overdoses much higher than heroin, cocaine

DATE: Mar 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

For some men, prostate surgery is best choice

Surgery to remove the prostate saves lives compared with “watchful waiting” for some men whose cancers were found because they were causing symptoms, long-term results from a Scandinavian st...

DATE: Mar 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Common pain relievers give you a headache

It is a matter of common sense that among all the medications on the market, both prescription and nonprescription, people tend to regularly take the medications that make them feel better. ...

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

Mapping your DNA

New results show promise as well as challenges

DATE: Mar 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Health Briefs

Oral-health training opportunities available San Juan Basin Health announces its dental hygienist and regional oral-health specialist, Kari Plante. She recently earned...

DATE: Mar 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Here’s a way to relieve joint pain

Replacements are becoming more commonplace

DATE: Mar 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Are these flu symptoms? No, it’s a heart attack

For women, heart disease is your biggest killer

DATE: Mar 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Better prenatal testing?

Conflict of interest may put doubt on conclusions

DATE: Mar 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Older dads linked to kids’ psych woes

Greatest risk seen in fathers 45 or older

DATE: Mar 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

In buddy program, a beginning, an end meet

Medical students care for dementia patients

DATE: Mar 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Health Briefs

Behavioral health survey available The Citizens Health Advisory Council is asking residents to complete a survey about the state of behavioral health in La Plata County. ...

DATE: Mar 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health

Do you know how much sugar you eat each day? If not, you should

LONDON – Just try sugar-coating this: The World Health Organization says your daily sugar intake should be just 5 percent of your total calories – half of what the agency previously recommen...

DATE: Mar 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health