Parkview Health System and UCHealth finalizes partnership
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Parkview Health System and UCHealth finalized an agreement to officially bring the two healthcare providers together. The…
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FDA’s vaccine advisers to meet to consider the future of Covid-19 vaccination in the US
(CNN) — A panel of independent experts that advises the US Food and Drug Administration on its vaccine decisions will hold a full day of meetings…
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New HHS report finds savings for some people who use insulin
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Insulin-dependent seniors are getting some unexpected relief, thanks to president Biden’s inflation reduction act.…
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Calls to Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect hotline grows slightly from 2021 to 2022
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — According to the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), calls to the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline remained…
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One type of physical activity protects the brain more than others, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Editor’s note: Seek advice from a health care provider before starting a workout program. (CNN)…
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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: State offering free cancer screenings for Colorado residents
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Low-income Colorado women are now eligible for free cervical cancer screenings. Emily Kinsella, the manager of…
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Ivywild Pharmacy says it’s unable to fill prescriptions due to an ongoing internet outage
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Ivywild Pharmacy is going on day five with no internet or phone service after an 18-wheeler slid into two power…
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Free resources for military veterans in ‘suicidal crisis’ begin this week
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Military veterans at immediate risk of suicide will no longer have to depend solely on Veterans Affairs facilities…
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An Alternative, Long-Term ED Solution
Today, we have a wide variety of options available to treat erectile dysfunction, whether it is pills, penile injection therapy, vacuum erection…
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Nutritionists explain how to shop for inexpensive and healthy foods
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Some people are trying to eat healthier in the New Year. But healthy food can oftentimes be seen as too expensive…
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State to contact parents of children due for their COVID-19 vaccine
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado parents of young children should expect to receive notifications from the state regarding their child’s…
Continue ReadingReport: Young teens are stumbling across porn. Here’s how they are finding it
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Families waiting to talk about pornography until their children are teenagers should move up that schedule, according to a…
Continue ReadingReport: Young teens are stumbling across porn. Here’s how they are finding it
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Families waiting to talk about pornography until their children are teenagers should move up that schedule, according to a…
Continue ReadingUpdated obesity treatment guidelines for children and teens include medications, surgery for some young people
By Jamie Gumbrecht and Jacqueline Howard, CNN Updated American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for treatment of obesity urge prompt use of behavior…
Continue ReadingHere’s how to eat to live longer, new study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You can reduce your risk of an early death for any reason by nearly 20%, just by eating more foods from your choice of four…
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Vitalant Blood Donation declares emergency blood shortage
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Monday morning, Deborah Haas-Henry was at Vitalant giving blood. It’s something she’s been doing every eight weeks…
Continue ReadingUpdated obesity treatment guidelines for children and teens include medications, surgery for some young people
By Jamie Gumbrecht and Jacqueline Howard, CNN Updated American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for treatment of obesity urge prompt use of behavior…
Continue ReadingAlzheimer’s drug lecanemab receives accelerated approval amid safety concerns
By Jacqueline Howard and Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval Friday for the Alzheimer’s…
Continue ReadingHere’s how to eat to live longer, new study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You can reduce your risk of an early death for any reason by nearly 20%, just by eating more foods from your choice of four…
Continue Reading5 New Year’s resolutions for your dog and cat
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You may be spending a good bit of time right now finalizing — and, of course, implementing — your resolutions for the new…
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