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Milk, poultry food poisonings rise

Study finds shellfish problems, too

Wars’ losses are Boston bomb victims’ gains

The bombs that made Boston look like a combat zone have also brought battlefield medicine to their civilian victims. A decade of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan has sharpened skills...

Plantar fasciitis issues? Think about Achilles

On a recent spring break trip to Disney World in Florida, my kids enjoyed a new Chevrolet Test Track ride at Epcot. Having spent many years in Florida as a kid myself, I was remi...

Heavy drinking blurs Colo. health

18 percent say they exceed moderation; 21 percent in La Plata

Too many beeps means too many deaths

‘Alarm fatigue’ can be deadly, agency says

Health Briefs

Health advisory summits announced These Citizens Health Advisory Council summits will be offered: A Mental Health Mini-Summit will take place from 8 a.m. to noon May 7 ...

More backside coverage in new hospital gown

DETROIT – A Detroit hospital has a new patient gown that aims to offer a little more style, comfort and – perhaps most importantly – rear coverage for patients. Res...

A treatment for morning sickness set to return

WASHINGTON – Talk about a comeback: A treatment pulled off the market 30 years ago has won Food and Drug Administration approval again as the only drug specifically designated to treat ...

Unique cure is found for heartburn

‘Bracelet’ implant helps to treat chronic problems

Hear this: Protect your hearing while you can

Imagine a hike in the beautiful Colorado backcountry with no sound. That’s right – no music, no podcasts, not even ordinary conversation with a friend. Would you be abl...

Nothing to sneeze at?

Pollen season not yet severe, but allergy sufferers still seek relief