Medicine - The Durango Herald

16 million pain pills: Southwest Colorado works to reverse epidemic

Leftover medications could contribute to addiction

DATE: Aug 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three Springs MRI to provide higher quality scans with new technology

Better images allow for better diagnoses

DATE: Aug 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

Team at Axis Health System to focus on young patients with psychosis

Early intervention intended to reduce symptoms, support families

DATE: Jul 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Allergy sufferers could be in for ‘huge’ season

Lush vegetation could lead to host of symptoms

DATE: Jun 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

CBD oil promises pain, anxiety relief to Durango dogs

Anecdotes are promising, but scientific support is sparse

DATE: Jun 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Attorney general confident maker of OxyContin will settle Colorado lawsuit

Weiser: Funds from legal battle should boost treatment

DATE: May 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Emergency room at Mercy hospital cuts back on opioids

Medical center reports 7% decline in narcotic treatment

DATE: May 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango endometriosis specialist offers patients relief from pain

Often misunderstood condition can lead to years of suffering

DATE: Apr 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Health

Should hemp be legalized at the national level?

Federal legislation would normalize a crop the DEA considers illegal

DATE: May 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Amid shortage, health education centers work to recruit rural doctors

Colorado could be short 800 primary care physicians by 2020

DATE: Mar 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College public health program is growing fast

Degree evolves as more than 100 students pursue major

DATE: Mar 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Biological clock discoveries by 3 Americans earn Nobel prize

STOCKHOLM – Three Americans won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on Monday for their discoveries about the body’s biological clock, opening up whole new fields of research and raisi...

DATE: Oct 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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