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We tested vapes in Colorado for signs of hemp. This is what we found.

Updated 16 hours ago

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Shoveling snow? Over-exertion and cold temps can raise your heart risks

Updated 3 days ago

Digging out from the weekend’s massive snow and ice storm could be hazardous to your heart. Pennsylvania health officials announced three snow-removal related deaths Sunday....

Powdered whole milk could be a culprit in the ByHeart botulism outbreak, tests show

Updated 3 days ago

Powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of botulism that has sickened...

ACA enrollment in Colorado sees slight dip amid rising costs

Updated 6 days ago

Despite handwringing over enhanced federal subsidies going away for many Coloradans enrolled in health insurance on the state’s marketplace, officials reported Friday just a 2%...

Former medical executives, Colorado residents charged with $873M fraud

Updated 1 week ago

Families explore how a smartwatch can give early warnings of severe tantrums

Updated 1 week ago

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless workers rally, citing low pay, high turnover

Updated 2 weeks ago

Fatal fentanyl overdoses in Denver up nearly 25% in 2025, health department says

Updated 2 weeks ago

U.S. overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals

Updated 2 weeks ago

Doctors: Changes to U.S. vaccine recommendations are confusing parents

Updated 2 weeks ago

EPA rejects Colorado’s plan to tie coal plant shutdowns to cleaner skies

Updated 3 weeks ago

Governor, legislators, advocates seek changes after cases expose gaps in Colorado’s competency system

Updated 3 weeks ago

Aging-related weight gain in women: It may start earlier in life than you think

Updated 3 weeks ago

Aurora Mental Health and Recovery opens ‘one-stop’ facility for health, substance use care

Updated 3 weeks ago

Report: 57 Colorado counties don’t meet herd immunity threshold for measles

Updated 3 weeks ago

Colorado measles vaccination rates are falling behind other states, leading to a lower herd immunity among children. A recent data analysis by The Washington Post found...

Here’s what to know about the changes to child vaccine

Updated 3 weeks ago

WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials made broad changes to childhood vaccine recommendations Monday, alarming pediatricians and other medical experts who say they will sow confusion...

Flu season surged in the U.S. over the holiday

Updated 3 weeks ago

NEW YORK — U.S. flu infections surged over the holidays, and health officials are calling it a severe season that is likely to get worse....

Colorado experiences record number of flu hospitalizations

Updated 4 weeks ago

With almost 800 hospitalizations statewide last week, Colorado is in the throes of its worst flu surge in almost a generation, less than midway through...

Feds order coal-fired Craig power plant to remain open

Updated 4 weeks ago

Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know

Updated 4 weeks ago

Overdose deaths in Denver are climbing again, topping 2024 numbers

Updated 1 month ago

Chair yoga: safe, simple and beneficial for older adults

Updated 1 month ago

What’s the deal with … banana water?

Updated 1 month ago

Colorado eyes shift in particulate oversight amid EV push

Updated 1 month ago

Holiday heart risk: Overindulgence, stress, cold increase heart attacks

Updated 1 month ago

How to appeal a Medicare coverage denial

Updated 1 month ago

Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children

Updated 1 month ago

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Can holiday stress trigger a heart attack?

Updated 1 month ago

Tips and tools for adapting to vision loss

Updated 1 month ago

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources or products that can help seniors with severe vision loss? My wife has diabetic retinopathy, and...

How a rare drug made from scientists’ blood saves babies from botulism

Updated 2 months ago

When Alessandro Barbera was rushed to a California hospital with infant botulism in October, his father had barely heard of the disease, never mind the...

How to prepare your online accounts before you die

Updated 2 months ago

Dear Savvy Senior, I recently had an estate plan drafted, including a will, power of attorney and advance directive, but I’m not sure what to do...

Clash of the titans: Democratic race for governor pits two candidates similar in focus, but very different in style | Vince Bzdek

Updated 2 months ago

By Vince Bzdek The race for governor is shaping up to be a clash of Democratic titans, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil...

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