988: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline launches new 3-digit number
By Jacqueline Howard and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN To reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for mental health crises, it now takes only…
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Colorado’s tourism industry is bouncing back from the Covid-19 pandemic
COLORADO. (KRDO) — A recent report shows that tourism numbers are up from before the pandemic. However, the industry is still a year away from…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 public health emergency extended in the US
By Deidre McPhillips The Biden administration on Friday extended the Covid-19 public health emergency for another three months. US Department of…
Continue ReadingYes, you should talk to yourself. Here’s how to tame your inner voice
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN What do you tell yourself when someone gives you a compliment? Or when you make a mistake? Call it your inner monologue or…
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Health insurance costs are projected to rise, small businesses to feel the strain
COLORADO (KRDO) — The Colorado Division of Insurance is reviewing filing information from insurance agencies throughout the state that is projecting…
Continue ReadingIt’s a stressful time to be an abortion doula. But many say they aren’t quitting
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN Saquaya Ruffin didn’t know what an abortion doula was until the clinic staff asked if she wanted one. Her mother came with…
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Healthy Men: The importance of annual check-ups
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — New reports highlight the negative attitude men have about seeking medical care. According to the Cleveland Clinic,…
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Judge rules Air Force cannot enforce COVID-19 vaccine mandate for 14 days
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — Thursday, a federal judge in Cincinnati issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting the U.S. Air Force…
Continue Reading25 million children missed out on lifesaving vaccines in 2021, WHO and UNICEF data shows
By Naomi Thomas, CNN Vaccine coverage continued to decline worldwide in 2021, with 25 million children missing out on lifesaving vaccines, according…
Continue ReadingGlobal study finds surprising results for alcohol consumption
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN No amount of alcohol is healthy if you are younger than 40, mostly due to alcohol-related deaths by auto accidents, injury and…
Continue ReadingWhat is monkeypox, and how can you stay safe as it spreads?
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN As a global outbreak of monkeypox continues to grow, public health officials are stressing the importance of education in…
Continue ReadingWhat should people know about Paxlovid rebound? Our medical analyst explains
By Katia Hetter, CNN After being diagnosed with Covid-19 last month, President Joe Biden recently tested negative for the coronavirus, only to test…
Continue ReadingFDA sends warning letters on synthetic nicotine, missing deadline for more severe action
By Jen Christensen, CNN Wednesday was the deadline for the US Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products to take action on…
Continue ReadingDemand for monkeypox vaccine rises with case counts, but supply remains low
By Virginia Langmaid and Deidre McPhillips, CNN The number of monkeypox vaccine doses distributed across the United States has more than tripled…
Continue ReadingWhy the Omicron offshoot BA.5 is a big deal
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Once again, Covid-19 seems to be everywhere. If you feel caught off-guard, you aren’t alone. After the Omicron tidal…
Continue ReadingWith BA.5 on the rise, what should event organizers keep in mind? An expert explains
By Katia Hetter, CNN The highly transmissible Omicron subvariant BA.5 represents at least 65% of new Covid-19 infections in the United States,…
Continue ReadingPeople considering suicide might show signs early on. Here’s what to watch for
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Suicide is a leading cause of death among children and adults, but spotting risk factors and warning signs isn’t easy.…
Continue ReadingFDA gives emergency use authorization to Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine
By Jen Christensen and Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine for emergency…
Continue ReadingBiden administration says pharmacies can’t turn away people who have a prescription for a drug that may end a pregnancy
By Jen Christensen, CNN In clarifying guidance announced Wednesday, the Biden administration says federal law does not allow pharmacies to turn away…
Continue ReadingOfficials urge Americans over 50 to get Covid-19 booster right away, but younger adults have to wait
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The White House’s Covid-19 response team sent a clear message to the nation this week on the spread of the Omicron…
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