A Red Cross Snoopy T-shirt is going viral. It’s prompting more young people to donate blood
By Leah Asmelash, CNN If you’re cool, you’ll donate blood. That’s the message being sent in the latest American Red Cross…
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EPA proposes new regulations on toxic gas used to sterilize spices and medical equipment
(CNN) — The US Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed a set of new restrictions on facilities that use the…
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The Alliance for HPV Free Colorado is encouraging parents to get their kids vaccinated
AURORA, Colo. (KRDO) – April is marking Oral Cancer Awareness Month and the Alliance for HPV Free Colorado is encouraging parents to get their kids…
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CSU Pueblo and 365Health partner together for Health Fair
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – CSU Pueblo and 365Health–a nonprofit that provides free and low-cost health screenings–are partnering together for its…
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Justice Department and abortion pill manufacturer ask appeals court to freeze judge’s order that could make drug unavaible Friday
(CNN) — The Justice Department and a manufacturer of medication abortion drugs asked a federal appeals court on Monday to put on hold a…
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Missing Lotus band member and son bodies now recovered
ARKANSAS, USA (KRDO) — Search crews have recovered the bodies of a Colorado jam band member and his son after they went missing in Arkansas almost…
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Some ready-to-eat salads with chicken or ham may contain potentially deadly Listeria
(CNN) — Certain brands of fresh ready-to-eat salads that include chicken or ham may also contain lettuce contaminated with listeria, a…
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Children’s Hospital Colorado welcomes its first full-time medical dog
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Children’s Hospital Colorado is expanding its team by four paws as a new “dogtor” starts her work…
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Eating too much ‘free sugar’ has 45 negative health effects, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — There are at least 45 good reasons to cut back on added sugar, according to a new study.…
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HEALTHY COLORADO: UCHealth launches program to translate prescription medication labels
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — There are 26 languages UCHealth can translate for prescriptions filled at their pharmacy. Having access to these…
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Low T and ED
It is estimated more than half of men over 40 will develop erectile dysfunction as they age.1 39% of men over the age of 45 will also develop low…
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Parkview Health holding special flag ceremony to recognize National Donate Life Month
PARKVIEW, Colo. (KRDO) – Parkview Health System, in partnership with Donor Alliance, is shining a light on the importance of organ, eye, and tissue…
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Colorado Springs Downtown Transit Center bathrooms closed to test for possible meth contamination
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The controversy over restrooms at the city bus depot continued Monday with Mountain Metro Transit closing them with…
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Community buses offering free Covid-19 vaccinations until March 11
COLORADO, USA (KRDO) – Community buses throughout Colorado will now be offering free Covid-19 vaccinations through May 11. On the same day,…
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Colorado bill aims to change the way pro-life pregnancy centers advertise services
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A controversial abortion bill that would change the way pro-life pregnancy centers are allowed to advertise their…
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$50k grant launches new project to collect air quality data for Pueblo County
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Thanks to a $50,000 grant, a new project is underway to gather air quality data in Pueblo County. The nonprofit Mothers Out…
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Mountain Metro Transit bus drivers bring concerns about lack of restrooms to city council
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Members of a union representing city bus drivers said that they are seeing more kidney and other health issues…
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Healthy Colorado: CVS acquisition brings healthcare changes
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (KRDO) — Retail pharmacy giant CVS is closer to finalizing a deal to acquire a major healthcare service company. The deal…
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Narcan to be sold over-the-counter at pharmacies, grocery stores
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray to reverse opioid…
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Colorado Springs City Council, citizens express preference for one of two options to aerate, circulate water in Prospect Lake
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The City Council and several residents voiced support this week for one of two systems recommended by the…
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