‘The next public health disaster in the making’: Studies offer new pieces of long Covid puzzle
By Jen Christensen, CNN There’s no test for long Covid. There’s no specific drug to take or exercises to do to ease its symptoms. There…
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New US monkeypox vaccine strategy could be huge boost for supply, but much is unknown
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN In an effort to stretch the limited supply of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine, federal health officials this week authorized…
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Free health screenings offered for uninsured women in Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Starting this week, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is offering free health screenings for…
Continue ReadingChange in monkeypox vaccine injection method could mean more doses but may not be easy, experts say
By Brenda Goodman and Virginia Langmaid, CNN The US government is considering a change to how physicians give monkeypox vaccines so it can make the…
Continue ReadingExercises to ease your back pain, restore your health
By Dana Santas, CNN When you’re suffering from back pain, perhaps the last thing you want to do is get out of bed. However, for most back pain…
Continue ReadingUpdated Covid-19 boosters are expected in September. Will it be too late?
By Jen Christensen, CNN This fall, Americans could get boosted with a mRNA Covid-19 vaccine unlike any that’s come before. Both Pfizer and…
Continue ReadingDreams are the best show in town. Here’s why you should write them down
By David G. Allan, CNN It has been my dream for years to host “Saturday Night Live.” Literally. I’ve repeatedly had that dream,…
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Colorado parents to receive text alerts from the state about overdue immunizations for children
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With the school year beginning in a few weeks, some parents should expect to receive notifications from the state…
Continue ReadingTo prepare for possible monkeypox spread, colleges focus on educating students
By Naomi Thomas and Neeraj G. Patel, CNN With nearly 9,000 confirmed monkeypox cases nationwide, there is growing concern that US college and…
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Healthy Women: Colorado Springs mom explains life with long COVID
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — New data reveals long COVID sufferers are overwhelmingly younger, active, and female. A recent study shows a high…
Continue ReadingCDC expected to ease Covid-19 recommendations, including for schools, as soon as this week
By Brenda Goodman and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to update its guidance for Covid-19 control…
Continue ReadingResearch in pigs shakes up what we know about dying
By Katie Hunt, CNN Researchers at Yale University say they have been able to restore blood circulation and other cellular functions in pigs a full…
Continue ReadingSome lab techs refuse to take blood from possible monkeypox patients, raising concerns about stigma and testing delays
By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN Many technicians at Labcorp and Quest Diagnostics, two of the largest commercial labs in the US, have…
Continue ReadingResilience is tough when it feels like your difficulties will never end. Here’s how to cope
By Megan Marples, CNN Kendra Kubala logs off her last telehealth session after a long day of appointments. She spends many of her working hours as a…
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E-cigarette use down in high school students
COLORADO. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) says that e-cigarette use in colorado among high school students…
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First confirmed positive monkeypox case in Pueblo County
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Tuesday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirmed a positive monkeypox case in Pueblo…
Continue ReadingPublic health leaders say Biden administration’s monkeypox response isn’t enough
By Jen Christensen, CNN The limited supply of monkeypox vaccines in the US has led to hours-long waits and lines that stretch for blocks, according…
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Women’s Wellness Connection program offers free cancer screenings at hundreds of clinics across Colorado
COLORADO (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) is trying to emphasize the importance of staying up to date on routine…
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CDPHE releases tool to help parents locate under 5 vaccine providers
COLORADO (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has announced the launch of a new service on the state website,…
Continue ReadingAerobics isn’t the only exercise that can slow mild cognitive decline, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Cheer up couch potatoes! Regular stretching and balance and range of motion exercises are as good as aerobic exercise in…
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