US health care workers face elevated risk of suicide, new study finds
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Compared with people who don’t work in the medical field, health care workers face an increased risk of…
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Does gum really sit in the stomach for 7 years?
By Sadie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — If you’re one of many people who have swallowed a whole piece of chewing gum by accident, one question likely…
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Lab testing confirms plague death in Archuleta County
ARCHULETA COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO)– Laboratory testing has confirmed a case of plague associated with the recent death of an Archuleta County…
Continue ReadingThe ‘Barbie’ movie has people buying ‘emotional support’ dolls. Psychologists say that’s a good thing
By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — The “Barbie” movie is a bona fide cultural moment. Not only has it set box office records and ushered in a…
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Kaiser Permanente employees say they’ll strike Oct. 4 if wages and staffing demands aren’t met
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Kaiser Permanente and union leaders are currently negotiating a new contract, as their existing one is set to lapse…
Continue ReadingAlmost 7% of adults and 1% of kids have struggled with long Covid, survey finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Estimates of the number of people in the US with lingering Covid-19 symptoms vary widely, but a new survey from…
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Making Strides of Colorado walk will support the American Cancer Society
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — The American Cancer Society will host a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Denver on October 15. The walk is part…
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Parkview Medical hosts ‘Mammos and Mocktails’ in Pueblo
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Parkview Comprehensive Cancer Center and Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers are hosting Mammos and Mocktails on October 4th. The…
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Pickled Pink in Westminster supports breast cancer patients
WESTMINSTER, Colo. (KRDO)– Pickled Pink, a Pickleball tournament, will support the group Sense of Security on October 7th. Sense of Security helps…
Continue ReadingScientists edge closer to finding a biomarker for long Covid, which could lead to better tests and treatments
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — People who have struggled to recover after Covid-19 often find that clinicians treat them like medical…
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Cowgirls Against Cancer supports individuals fighting breast cancer
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The 16th annual Cowgirls Against Cancer will be at at the Norris Penrose Event Center on October 19. The event…
Continue ReadingUnder pressure that hasn’t eased since the pandemic, some health care workers are preparing to strike
By Carma Hassan, CNN (CNN) — As the US hovers on the edge of another season of respiratory viruses, some health care workers are preparing to…
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Text and email reminders sent out to remind Coloradans to get the flu vaccine
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is encouraging everyone aged 6 months and older…
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Teller County Public Health and Environment offers free breast cancer screenings
TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Teller County Public Health and Environment (TCPHE) offers free breast cancer screenings to uninsured, underinsured,…
Continue ReadingFree Covid-19 tests are now available for order from the US government
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Covid-19 tests are now available to be ordered for free from the US government. Starting Monday, people can…
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Obesity is becoming more common in a growing number of states, CDC data show
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Obesity is becoming more common in a growing number of states, according to new data from the US Centers for…
Continue ReadingThe quickest way to improve your family’s mental health
By Michelle Icard, CNN (CNN) — Does it feel like your family is getting a failing grade on its mental health report card? Yoga, journaling…
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FDA must do more to penalize retailers that illegally sell tobacco to kids, government review finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration needs to take a stronger stance against retailers that illegally sell…
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FDA declines to approve needle-free epinephrine, asks drugmaker for more data
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday did not approve a needle-free epinephrine for treatment of severe…
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US households will be able to order more free Covid-19 tests starting Monday
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — The US government will relaunch a program to provide free Covid-19 home tests to Americans, US Department of Health…
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