Health - The Durango Herald

Sometimes the thyroid does too much, or too little

Disorders of the thyroid gland are among the most common hormonal disorders which cause disease. The thyroid is a gland located in the front of the neck made up of soft tissue wh...

DATE: May 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Health Briefs

Heart Safe La Plata to offer CPR trainings Heart Safe La Plata will offer these CPR trainings to the community at the Durango Fire & Rescue Authority training room, 142 Sheppard D...

DATE: Apr 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

Hormone offers hope for diabetics

NEW YORK – Scientists have identified a hormone that can sharply boost the number of cells that make insulin in mice, a discovery that may someday lead to a treatment for the most common typ...

DATE: Apr 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

For an all-out health change, try going all-in

People who want to get in better shape and eat healthier are often encouraged to make one change at a time, but a new study finds that people are most successful when they tackle their diet ...

DATE: Apr 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

This juice may be hazardous to your health, well-being

Emergency responders encounter one quintessential fact: the unpredictability of problems they encounter. Most often, all they may know is that someone needs help. Such was the ca...

DATE: Apr 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Fake limb costs challenge Boston victims

Cost of amputating a leg? At least $20,000. Cost of an artificial leg? More than $50,000 for the most high-tech models. Cost of an amputee’s rehab? Often tens of thousands of dollars more. ...

DATE: Apr 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health

Doctor’s prescription: Books

Durango pediatrician gets the word out during checkups

DATE: Apr 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Health