FDA to require mammogram reports include breast density information
(CNN) — Newly updated US Food and Drug Administration regulations will require mammography facilities to notify patients about the density…
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State committee passes new bill on access to prescription medication
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The new bill would reduce the number of steps that need to be taken before receiving prescription coverage from…
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Billions spent in Colorado from 2020-2021 on treatment for vaccine-preventable diseases
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Over $13 billion was spent treating diseases like measles, influenza and whooping cough. According to a new report…
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Bird flu isn’t a direct threat to humans yet, experts say, but they’re keeping a close eye on the virus
(CNN) — Avian flu has infected a record number of birds and some mammals across the United States, and scientists are keeping close watch.…
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What causes ADHD? New study links potential risk genes to disorder
TORONTO (CTV Network) — While previous research has linked genetic factors to the cause of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), there is…
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Healthy Colorado – Colorado seeking drug prescription plan with Canada
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Right now, the state is seeking approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to import prescription drugs…
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Healthy Colorado – New study shows intermittent fasting has less to do with clocking meals
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo (KRDO) — Recent diet trends have touted that clocks are as important for weight loss as scales. One of those is intermittent…
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Healthy Women: Realistic food and diet goals through the holiday season
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — This time of year it’s easy to let healthy eating slip. While there’s nothing wrong with indulging during holiday…
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New coalition set to help reduce the number of Coloradans with Alzheimer’s disease
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A new state plan aims to reduce the number of Coloradans hospitalized with Alzheimer’s disease and other related…
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HEALTHY COLORADO – Daylight saving time comes to an end Sunday, how you can transition smoothly
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Coloradans are getting ready for a circadian rhythm shift. We fall back an hour this coming Sunday when daylight…
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New abortion and reproductive health clinic set to come to Pueblo amid opposition
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Pueblo County residents in need of an abortion currently have to drive nearly an hour to access reproductive healthcare in…
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Healthy Women: Pregnancy trends in Colorado after COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Southern Colorado continues to grow in population. And even though the birth rate in the state is behind the…
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Healthy Colorado – Over-the-counter hearing aids coming to a pharmacy near you next week
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Over-the-counter hearing aids will be available starting next week in select stores across the country. A new…
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Health officials warn a COVID-19 surge on top of a severe flu season could strain hospitals
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — State health officials are now urging Coloradans to prepare for a dangerous combination of COVID-19 on top of a…
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Switching to healthier mindsets and watching health risks for ‘More Herbs, Less Salt Day’
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Monday, August 29 is nationally recognized as More Herbs, Less Salt Day. Nutritionists say this day is meant to be…
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Health experts release new statewide report showing COVID-19 cases are on the decline
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — State health experts at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, along with the Colorado School of…
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CDPHE launches new Monkeypox data dashboard tool to track case numbers in Colorado
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — In response to the recent surge in cases across the state, the Department of Public Health has launched a new…
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State announces partnerships set to save average of 60% on drugs through Importation Program
COLORADO (KRDO) — The state is in the final stretch of implementing Colorado’s Canadian Drug Importation Program—which will import lower cost…
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Why Colorado is the perfect place to grow watermelons
MONUMENT, Colo. (KRDO) — Southern Colorado is home to many successful crops, including the watermelon. In Rocky Ford and along the Arkansas River,…
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Diapers and feminine hygiene products no longer taxed in Colorado
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Earlier this year, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a law to end the state sales and use tax on feminine hygiene products…
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