Syringe Exchange Program gets backlash from Pueblo County Commissioner
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — A Pueblo County Commissioner is voicing his concern about a local non-profit that he says is encouraging illegal drug use.…
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FDA moves to ease blood donation restrictions for gay and bisexual men
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is changing its policy to address future blood shortages and remove the…
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What is disordered eating? And why do 20% of the world’s kids show signs of it? Experts explain
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — More than 1 in 5 kids and adolescents around the world show signs of disordered eating,…
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Mental health prescription bill passes through committee unanimously
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — The bill would allow psychologists to prescribe medication after extensive training – but without a medical degree. It now…
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New CDC study amongst teenage girls shows increased feelings of sadness and hopelessness
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — In a new study conducted by the CDC, there are record high levels of feelings of sadness and acts of violence…
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A week after evacuations near the toxic Ohio train wreck ended, anxious residents pack meeting to express doubts about safety
(CNN) — Nearly two weeks after a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the eastern Ohio village of East…
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Study finds link between ‘free sugar’ intake and cardiovascular disease
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Eating a lot of free sugars — also known as added sugars — might feel harmless in the…
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Healthy Kids – NICU babies celebrate first Valentine’s Day
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Love in the tiniest form! It can be really hard for parents whose babies are in the hospital on a holiday. But now,…
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Coloradans asked to protect themselves and their pets as avian flu continues to circulate in state
COLORADO (KRDO) — As avian flu continues to circulate across the state, health officials urge Coloradans to take steps in protecting themselves and…
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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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Teens, especially girls, are experiencing more violence, suicidal thoughts and mental health challenges, CDC survey finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Teen girls in the United States experienced record high levels of violence, sadness and…
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Changes to US school meal program helped reduce BMI in children and teens, study says
By Janelle Chavez, CNN (CNN) — Changes to school nutrition standards that pushed more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and…
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NICU babies celebrate their first Valentine’s Day at Children’s Hospital Colorado
COLORADO (KRDO) — The babies in the NICU at Children’s Hospital Colorado are dressed in their best and ready to celebrate their first Valentine’s…
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Teens, especially girls, are experiencing more violence, suicidal thoughts and mental health challenges, CDC survey finds
(CNN) — Teen girls in the United States experienced record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk in recent years, amid…
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AAUW holds NAMI panel on Club Q community recovery
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The American Association of University Women (AAUW) organized a group of panelists from the National Alliance on…
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Avian Influenza, ‘Bird Flu, linked to deaths of black bear and mountain lion in Colorado
COLORADO (KRDO) — The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as the bird flu, has now been linked to other animals across the…
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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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State updates respiratory disease dashboard
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment updated the Viral Respiratory Disease Data Dashboard. In the wake of…
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Healthy Seniors: Study finds sleeping pills linked to higher risk for dementia
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Researchers found that older, white adults who said they used sleep aids often had a 79% higher chance of…
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Despite recent widespread illness in US, Covid-19, flu and RSV are not a concern for most, survey finds
(CNN) — Respiratory viruses — including the flu, RSV and the virus that causes Covid-19 — are not a serious concern for most of the US public,…
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