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We tested vapes in Colorado for signs of hemp. This is what we found.
Updated 8 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
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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
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U.S. overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals
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Doctors: Changes to U.S. vaccine recommendations are confusing parents
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EPA rejects Colorado’s plan to tie coal plant shutdowns to cleaner skies
Updated 3 weeks ago
Aging-related weight gain in women: It may start earlier in life than you think
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
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Holiday heart risk: Overindulgence, stress, cold increase heart attacks
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How to appeal a Medicare coverage denial
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Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children
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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...
US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth
Updated 2 months ago
Savvy Senior: How to locate an age-friendly doctor
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New FDA-approved glasses can slow nearsightedness in kids
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Why doing good also makes us feel good, during the holidays and beyond
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Sometimes feeding the hungry takes a village, and a colonel | Vince Bzdek
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Rising suicide rates prompt coordinated response in Routt and Moffat counties
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