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Acupuncture clinic available to veterans A Durango Veterans Acupuncture Clinic will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at 635 East Fifth Ave. ...

DATE: Dec 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

Whooping cough shot stops illness, not spread

Keeps people from getting sick, but doesn’t halt contagion

DATE: Dec 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

Data reveal vaccines’ benefit

100 million saved from disease

DATE: Dec 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

Early recognition of stroke can limit damage to brain

In recent years, a statistical analysis of data on stroke occurrence has suggested increased risk of stroke during the holidays. Stroke generally comes in two major varieties; hem...

DATE: Dec 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Tongue pierce lets paralyzed pilot wheelchairs

WASHINGTON – An experimental device is letting paralyzed people drive wheelchairs simply by flicking their tongue in the right direction. Key to this wireless system: Users get th...

DATE: Dec 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

Cancer battle inspires a book

Durango woman shares experience, offers advice

DATE: Dec 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

Kids’ fitness falters

They are less fit than their parents, study shows

DATE: Nov 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

Health Brief

Acupuncture clinic available to veterans A Durango Veterans Acupuncture Clinic will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at 635 East Fifth Ave. ...

DATE: Nov 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

Freezing boosts in-vitro success

New study highlights fewer miscarriages, healthier babies

DATE: Nov 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

We remain free to choose our own poison

It might seem unusual for ambulance crews to check the refrigerator of a residence to which they are responding. They look for a medical power of attorney, which may dictate what...

DATE: Nov 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Report: Treating insomnia helps heal depression

Curing insomnia in people with depression could double their chance of a full recovery, scientists are reporting. The findings, based on an insomnia treatment that uses talk ther...

DATE: Nov 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

Nuts may lower risk for death

DALLAS – Help yourself to some nuts this holiday season: Regular nut eaters were less likely to die of cancer or heart disease – in fact, were less likely to die of any cause – during a 30-y...

DATE: Nov 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club