Want to lower your risk of early death? 3 activities are most beneficial, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Want to live a longer, healthier life? Pick an activity you enjoy, and get moving. Choose just about anything — running,…
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Psilocybin ‘trips’ combined with therapy reduce alcohol use, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The psychedelic compound psilocybin, commonly known as “shrooms” or magic mushrooms, may help people who struggle…
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Healthy Seniors: Ways to prevent cancer diagnosis later in life
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With a growing population of adults over the age of 85, the National Cancer Institute reports advancing age is the…
Continue ReadingSchool is in session. Should you worry about your kid catching monkeypox?
By Katia Hetter, CNN Monkeypox cases are increasing across America and around the world, with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Continue ReadingBaby formula waivers, rebates extended to allow WIC families more flexibility to buy different brands
By Brenda Goodman, CNN As a nationwide baby formula shortage continues, the federal government says it plans to continue to allow families who use…
Continue ReadingIncreased alcohol use linked with higher risk of cancer in new study
By Naomi Thomas, CNN People who increased the amount of alcohol they drank also had an increased risk of cancer, according to the results of a large…
Continue ReadingHouse oversight subcommittee report says Trump officials had pressure campaign on hydroxychloroquine, other FDA issues
By Daniella Diaz and Jen Christensen, CNN Trump administration officials had a “crusade against (the US Food and Drug Administration that)…
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New EMS task force launches to evaluate state standards for medical services and systems
COLORADO (KRDO) — Today, the state launched a new Emergency Services task force, bringing together experts from across Colorado to evaluate the…
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FDA approves hearing aids over the counter, audiologist raises concerns
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Food and Drug Administration has approved the sale of hearing aids over the counter. Starting this fall, won’t…
Continue ReadingAmericans are highly vaccinated against polio. Here’s why it could still spread
By Brenda Goodman, CNN So far, there’s been just one recent case of polio in the United States, which paralyzed a young adult in Rockland…
Continue ReadingModerna, Pfizer seek FDA authorization for updated Covid-19 vaccines; shots could be available next month
By Carma Hassan and Brenda Goodman, CNN Moderna submitted its application to the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization of…
Continue ReadingNot getting enough sleep? It could be making you more selfish
By Hafsa Khalil, CNN Sleep is widely recognized as one of life’s essential processes, providing powerful benefits in physical health, mental…
Continue ReadingLatest statins guidance keeps more conservative approach to preventing first stroke or heart attack
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Preventive Services Task Force on Tuesday announced its latest guidelines on the use of statins to prevent a first…
Continue Reading9 habits linked to a longer, happier life
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Whether it’s pursuing a demanding career, eating better or maintaining friendships, accomplishing the feats we most…
Continue ReadingMarijuana, hallucinogen use among young adults jump to record-high rates in 2021
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Young adults were using marijuana and hallucinogens at record high rates in 2021, new data shows. Vaping also increased…
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UCCS students return back to the classroom, monkeypox safety measures in place
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., (KRDO) — As students return to the classroom at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, measures are in place to…
Continue ReadingPfizer and BioNTech seek FDA authorization for updated Covid-19 booster
By Amanda Sealy, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech have submitted their application to the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization of…
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Vitalant saw a 50% drop in supplies this summer, now saying Colorado has a blood emergency
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — A non-profit blood donation organization says a recent depletion in supplies has created what they describe as a “blood…
Continue ReadingAdvanced stage cervical cancer is rising in White and Black women in the US
By Naomi Thomas, CNN Advanced-stage cervical cancer is rising in the United States among White and Black women, according to a new study in the…
Continue ReadingMarijuana, hallucinogen use among young adults jump to record-high rates in 2021
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Young adults were using marijuana and hallucinogens at record high rates in 2021, new data shows. Vaping also increased…
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