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AP-NORC Poll: Edit baby genes for health, not smarts, poll says

WASHINGTON – Most Americans say it would be OK to use gene-editing technology to create babies protected against a variety of diseases – but a new poll finds they’d draw the line at changing...

DATE: Dec 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Financial recovery on track, Southwest Health System says

Popular doctor rehired; board of directors gets new members

DATE: Dec 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Health insurance on demand? Some are betting on it

People with health insurance often pay for coverage they never use. A startup wants to shake that up. It’s a radical idea: On-demand insurance that lets customers buy some of thei...

DATE: Dec 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Relieve heartburn naturally

When you’re dealing with acid reflux, heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease, it can be difficult to enjoy your favorite meals. The pain associated with these conditions ca...

DATE: Dec 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

U.S. adults aren’t getting taller, but they’re still putting on pounds

NEW YORK – You don’t need to hang the mistletoe higher but you might want to skip the holiday cookies. A new report released Thursday shows U.S. adults aren’t getting any taller b...

DATE: Dec 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Device opens airways for a good night’s rest

Specialist at Mercy offers new treatment for sleep apnea

DATE: Dec 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

U.S. urges doctors to write more prescriptions for overdose antidote

The U.S. government told doctors Wednesday to consider prescribing medications that reverse overdoses to many more patients who take opioid painkillers in a move that could add more than $1 ...

DATE: Dec 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Pagosa Springs hospital pays $111,400 to settle privacy violation

Government requires two-year action plan

DATE: Dec 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Child abuse climbs after Friday report cards, study says

Child abuse increases the day after school report cards are released – but only when kids get their grades on a Friday, a study in Florida suggests. The curious finding startled r...

DATE: Dec 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Despite paralysis and heartbreak, Durangoan finds joy

Jessica Vought draws from personal tragedy to warn others about dangers of drunken driving

DATE: Dec 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

More sleep in Seattle: Later school start helps kids get more rest

SEATTLE – High school students are getting more sleep in Seattle, say scientists studying later school start times. Teenagers wore activity monitors to find out whether a later st...

DATE: Dec 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Cuba health mystery: Diplomats had inner-ear damage early on

MIAMI – American diplomats affected by mysterious health incidents in Cuba showed damage in the inner ear shortly after they complained of weird noises and sensations, according to their ear...

DATE: Dec 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health