Red Cross, Vitalant raise alarms about blood supply emergency
Blood donation centers are sounding the alarm about a larger-than-average summer shortfall, especially in certain blood types.
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Medicare’s AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Early reviews from pilot states using the AI-powered program say its rollout has not been...
Colorado has seen 90 cases of intestinal bug cyclospora this year, but no sign of an outbreak
The cyclospora parasite spreads via microscopic amounts of human waste in water or food, with...
Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases
Michigan reports nearly 1,000 cases of cyclospora in largest state outbreak ever.
Play inside or out? How to manage Denver’s poor air quality with kids
The lungs are larger, as a proportion of body size, in babies and toddlers than...
Colorado can’t cap price of arthritis drug Enbrel, federal judge rules
In 2024, the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board declared Enbrel unaffordable, and last year...
Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows
Ohio and Oklahoma each lost nearly one-third of their enrollees over the past year.
A ban won’t stop abortion pill access, telehealth providers say
States could ban misoprostol, the FDA doesn’t typically regulate how a drug is used off-label.
Feds send warning letters to 5 Colorado hospitals about their price transparency
Between April and June, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services sent warning letters to...
Colorado struggles to recruit doctors into elder care despite aging population
Geriatric medicine fellowships in other states have also struggled to find doctors interested in the...
In Colorado’s battleground race, Rep. Gabe Evans and Manny Rutinel make their case to voters now that match is set
"Where the race is going is strictly to people's pocketbooks," Democratic strategist David Boian said...
A Colorado county’s new ‘unicorn’ home health program fills gap left by provider’s closure
“We recognized there were members of our community who were struggling to access appropriate services,”...
Complaints and violations mount at Colorado’s understaffed nursing homes and assisted living facilities
In 2025, 40% of nursing homes in Colorado had severe deficiencies, defined as problems that...
Fourth of July fireworks will further pollute Colorado’s smoke-filled air, experts say
The American Lung Association warns that breathing the fine particulate matter and chemicals released by...
A few years of healthy eating and exercise influences health 2 decades later, new study shows
In the late 90s, about 120 people in Colorado with prediabetes joined a study to...
Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller
The decision is a victory for the Trump administration.
Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits as boot camp outbreak sickens nearly 300
The development comes amid a growing, weekslong, flu outbreak at the U.S. Air Force’s boot...
Douglas County cracks down on motorized vehicles, scooters on public streets, trails
"We're balancing this desire for new technology with safety, and obviously safety comes first," Douglas...
Colorado’s proposed SNAP ‘soda ban’ likely dead after judge’s ruling
Gov. Jared Polis said in a statement that state attorneys are reviewing whether the ruling...
Jeffco businessmen charged with $12 million Medicaid fraud involving nonexistent eyeglasses
A pair of Jefferson County businessmen defrauded $12 million from Colorado's Medicaid program by charging...
Judge rules government can’t stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks
The Trump administration has not said whether it will appeal to a higher court.
Denver Health posts strong 2025 finances, but hospital faces losses with Medicaid changes
At about the same time that Denver Health reached its lowest point, two rural hospitals...
Don’t touch the bat! Jefferson County officials warn of rabies exposure
Anyone who touched the bat near Evergreen Lake on Sunday may have been exposed to...
Air quality alert issued for Colorado’s Front Range amid ‘hot, stagnant weather’
Denverites planning to hit the trails on Thursday may want to postpone their plans, with...
Final rules for Medicaid work requirements are out. Here’s what you need to know
The new rules will apply to people covered through whatap known as Medicaid expansion.
Doctors at Children’s Hospital Colorado won’t provide gender-affirming care, fearing federal retaliation
The doctors at Children's Hospital are employees of the University of Colorado School of Medicine,...
Unhealthy ozone levels possible on Colorado’s Front Range
Colorado public health officials issued an air quality alert for the Front Range through Tuesday...
High-potency cannabis fuels state debates over psychosis and addiction risks
Lawmakers in some states this year have moved to impose stricter potency caps.
Colorado receives FDA permission to import cheaper drugs — including Ozempic — from Canada
Gov. Jared Polis called Monday’s FDA approval a “vital first step” toward saving consumers money.
Congo reports a record daily increase in Ebola cases a month after outbreak was declared
The current fatality rate of the outbreak is 23%.
Metro Denver air quality hit by ‘intrusion of ozone,’ state says
Folks throughout metro Denver may want to avoid strenuous activity today because of an "intrusion...
Weather along Colorado’s Front Range has been favorable for mosquitoes this summer
So far, Colorado hasn’t seen an unusual number of cases of West Nile virus, the...
Lawsuit seeks to expand Colorado’s ban on female genital mutilation to also prohibit male circumcision
The American Academy of Pediatrics hasn’t taken a definitive stance on male circumcision, saying parents...
Colorado to regulate autism therapy providers for the first time
Applied behavior analysis, known as ABA, involves breaking down skills step-by-step and rewarding children for...
FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years
Move will give Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe.
RFK Jr. seeks to peek at Americans’ medical records for clues on autism and vaccines
Some public health leaders have objected to giving Kennedy's team access to such data.
Colorado still trying to figure out Medicaid work requirements as clock ticks
H.R. 1 exempted people who are "medically frail," but didn't fully define what that meant....
Colorado’s first West Nile case of the year found in Jefferson County
Most people who have West Nile virus never seek testing because they don't feel sick,...
Good dog! More children’s hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal
These furry caregivers aren’t the typical therapy dogs volunteers bring to hospitals.
Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer
It's not a cure, as the drug's effects eventually waned.
New measles case in Delta County suggests undetected spread
People who visited two health care facilities in Delta on Wednesday evening could have encountered...
Ebola cases in Congo near 300 as more joyful stories from recovered medical workers emerge
Congo has reported over 1,000 suspected cases with the Bundibugyo virus.
US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low
Advocates warn that cuts to prevention campaigns could jeopardize continued progress.
Trump administration to send Americans exposed to Ebola to a new facility in Kenya
The plan would help patients avoid an hourslong medical evacuation to the U.S.
East Colfax smoke shop sold tobacco, kratom to minors, city says
Denver officials suspended the tobacco license of an East Colfax smoke shop after workers repeatedly...
Aurora VA hospital’s mammogram backlog delayed breast surgeries, inspector general says
The VA’s Office of the Inspector General found that community care staff in Aurora couldn’t...
FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market
The new guideline breaks with longstanding FDA policy.
Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak as WHO upgrades risk assessment
There are now almost 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths.
Shifting attitudes on menopause drive lawmakers to push for new protections
Stigma is fading and new laws are passing that will increase access to menopause treatment.
Overdose deaths rose in Colorado and the West in 2025. But why?
Experts point to supply changes, law enforcement activity in the Southwest.
Trump and Kennedy seek to relax safeguards for AI healthcare tools
There are persistent questions about the systems’ quality.
US health officials order quarantine for 2 passengers from cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak
They are among 18 people being assessed in Omaha.
Colorado Supreme Court orders Children’s Hospital to restart gender-affirming care
The justices sent the case back to the original court.
Colorado hantavirus death not linked to cruise ship outbreak, state says
A Douglas County resident who died after contracting hantavirus was not connected to the outbreak...
That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs
Should you use prescription drug coupons? The short answer: It depends.
Colorado’s tick season worse than normal after mild winter, researchers say
The primary risk in Colorado comes from two closely related species: the American dog tick...
The world’s reaction to hantavirus is tinged by echoes of something else: COVID
Despite reassurances of low risk, the fear highlights a deeper issue: an erosion of trust.
The condition PCOS is now called PMOS. What to know about the name change and what it means for care
“The thought behind that is that one, there’s no cysts in the ovary, so itap...
Officials say $1.3 billion in Medicaid money to California will be deferred over suspicions of fraud
Initiative was spurred by Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud task force.
Trump FDA chief is leaving after angering pharma CEOs, vaping lobbyists and anti-abortion groups
Makary failed to win the staff's confidence after mass layoffs.
Psychedelic crisis training coming to first responders across Colorado
Training seeks to equip police and emergency medical professionals with harm reduction tools to reduce...
Denver’s Colfax rapid bus line project crosses into Aurora for first time, kicking off 18 months of road work
The East Colfax bus rapid transit project will creep over the Denver city line into...
Passengers from virus-stricken cruise ship fly to home countries for monitoring
“This is not another COVID. And the risk to the public is low," an official...
This Coloradan can plug his brain into a computer. He’s trying to help turn science fiction into reality.
Brandon Patterson’s wildest dream for the brain-computer interface is to someday be able to drive...
Often-maligned ‘mommy brain’ isn’t a bad thing, emerging research suggests
Brain changes more during pregnancy and early parenting than any other time in adulthood.
‘Gas station heroin’ can be deadly, but itap just a mouse click away
Kratom is "highly addictive even for people who aren't addicts," said Dr. Joe Desanto. "It's...
Hoarding sparks fire danger, hampers firefighters in Denver area
“Hoarding in general is a tricky topic, and itap very misunderstood,” said Emily Hemendinger of...
Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after first fatality
Experts say the risk to the wider public is considered low.
More Coloradans than expected stuck with health insurance marketplace after enhanced subsidies expired
Connect for Health Colorado planned for a 25% drop in enrollment based on projections from...
Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies
The majority of abortions in the U.S. are obtained through medications.
5 tips for how to talk to kids about drugs
How do you talk to kids about drugs when you can’t tell them to ‘just...
How Colorado teens are teaching each other about drugs
Community-based organizations play a critical role in filling the gaps of Colorado's school drug education,...
From ‘Just Say No’ to Narcan: How drug education is changing in a modern world
Discussions about naloxone are becoming more commonplace in Colorado classrooms, as teachers seek to educate...
Beyond sobriety: How teens are getting educated on drugs in Colorado
As drugs like cannabis and psychedelics have become culturally acceptable and legally accessible, schools have...
Colorado schools don’t have any standardized drug education, relying on patchwork programs
Instead of relying exclusively on abstinence-only models, many schools these days try to help students...
Tell us: How did becoming a mom change you?
We know no period of life rewires the brain as much as pregnancy and new...
New FDA analysis says US infant formula supply is safe after testing for potential contaminants
A new FDA analysis tested over 300 samples of commercial infant formula
Colorado ER workers urge safety after rise in e-bike injuries
Amid a jump in e-bike sales nationwide, medical professionals are seeing a rise in crashes...
Colorado’s child abuse and neglect cases drop 40% in 4 years
Last year, the Colorado Department of Human Services reported 6,116 children were victims of substantiated...
What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails
Virtually all the drugs offered at retreats are illegal under U.S. federal law.
FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directive
The three drugs are being studied for hard-to-treat mental health conditions.
Federal medical marijuana rescheduling causes confusion in Colorado
The move also essentially splits the cannabis market in states that have legalized weed for...
Colorado man with ski injury fights insurance plan that requires reauthorization of his care every 2 days
About 99% of people in Medicare Advantage must get prior authorization for at least some...
New Colorado measles case confirmed in Lake County
A child in Lake County has a confirmed case of measles, and three locations in...
US health officials nix publication of a study on COVID vaccine effectiveness
U.S. health officials block CDC study on vaccine effectiveness, citing methodology dispute
988 hotline’s launch is linked to thousands of fewer suicide deaths among teens and young adults
New study suggests 988 mental health crisis lifeline linked to fewer youth suicide deaths.
Commission narrowly approves 24 oil and gas wells near Aurora Reservoir that faced vocal opposition
"At the end of the day, (the) State Sunlight/Long (pad) achieves the balance we were...
Head of Colorado’s Medicaid agency reached nearly $40,000 settlement with state before resigning
Kim Bimestefer's settlement with Colorado waived her right to sue for any conduct by other...
Colorado youth mental health emergencies peak in April, hospital says
People treating mental health problems at Children's Hospital Colorado don't have to look at the...
Injured commercial pilot wins over $7M in Lakewood LASIK malpractice case
Negligent LASIK surgery resulted permanent eye damage to the pilot.
Colorado marijuana company recalls contaminated flower sold at Front Range dispensaries
A Colorado marijuana company is recalling flower sold at several metro Denver dispensaries after state...
After a parade of Medicaid errors and cuts, Colorado lawmakers plan a deep review of health care program
Frustrated with prior management of Medicaid and bracing for more near-term cuts, Colorado lawmakers plan...
State faces new flare-up of safety concerns over transitional living facility in north Denver suburb
"We recognize and support the critical need for expanded mental health services," Northglenn Mayor Meredith...
Colorado Supreme Court has tough questions for Children’s Hospital, families suing to restart gender-affirming care
Parents of four transgender girls sued Children's Hospital Colorado, arguing the decision to halt care...
New Weld County measles case brings possible exposures at 2 health centers in Larimer County
The countdown clock is ticking for people who aren't vaccinated against measles and visited an...
Bored? Restless? Seek out metro Denver’s out-of-the-ordinary sports courts and venues
"This is a good place for self-therapy," said Josh Potts, All Out Smash's manager. "We...
Local leaders consider taking battle over noise, pollution at Jeffco airport to Colorado Supreme Court
"All of these flights taking off are going right over my house," Greg Tan said....
New measles cases linked to Colorado Springs exposure, state says
Two newly confirmed measles cases may have exposed people at a Colorado Springs Chick-fil-A to...