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2 million U.S. teens are vaping marijuana

A school-based survey shows nearly 1 in 11 U.S. students have used marijuana in electronic cigarettes, heightening health concerns about the new popularity of vaping among teens. ...

DATE: Sep 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Lab test may identify dangerous gene mutations, study finds

NEW YORK – Scientists say they’ve found a new way to help determine whether specific genetic abnormalities are likely to make people sick, a step toward avoiding a vexing uncertainty that ca...

DATE: Sep 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

U.S. officials call teen vaping ‘epidemic,’ weigh flavor ban

WASHINGTON – U.S. health officials say teenage use of e-cigarette has reached “epidemic” levels and are calling on the industry to address the problem or risk having their flavored products ...

DATE: Sep 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Hot, dry summer bringing fewer cases of Lyme disease

New England’s hot summer might be helping keep the ticks that carry Lyme disease at bay. The Northeastern states – which are some of the worst for Lyme in the U.S., posing a hazar...

DATE: Sep 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

The surprising effects of stress on your gut

If you’ve ever listened to an older friend or family member speaking of the “good ole days,” they might have referred to them as being simpler times. I know when I look at the world my kids ...

DATE: Sep 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Durango man living full life after pancreatic cancer diagnosis

Combination of naturopathic and traditional medicine proves effective for Tom Riesing

DATE: Sep 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Want to be healthier? Pick up the pace

Everyone knows that walking is one of the best exercises for health, which is why physicians regularly recommend 150 minutes a week. But that’s a measure of volume. What about walking speed?...

DATE: Sep 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Mom’s use of opioids in pregnancy may stunt kids’ learning

CHICAGO – Learning disabilities and other special education needs are common in children born with opioid-related symptoms from their mother’s drug use while pregnant, according to the first...

DATE: Sep 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Durango firefighter, paramedic dies after decades of service

Mike Jones known for compassion, light-hearted spirit

DATE: Aug 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Could increased antidepressant use be contributing to global obesity problem?

The world has changed a lot in the past 30 years, leaving no shortage of possible causes for the global obesity problem: more calories, more sugary beverages, less physical activity, poor sl...

DATE: Aug 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Mind-altering breast milk? New pot study poses that question

CHICAGO – Marijuana’s main mind-altering ingredient was detected in nursing mothers’ breast milk in a small study that comes amid evidence that more U.S. women are using pot during pregnancy...

DATE: Aug 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Aspirin disappoints for avoiding first heart attack, stroke

Taking a low-dose aspirin every day has long been known to cut the chances of another heart attack, stroke or other heart problem in people who already have had one, but the risks aren’t wor...

DATE: Aug 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health