Health

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as source of a diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak
A Food and Drug Administration investigation identified a single supplier of the lettuce.

Three-quarters of Coloradans are worried they can’t afford to live here, poll finds
The responses suggested a significant minority expected further financial strains in the coming year.

Doctor at CU School of Medicine looked at medical records of patient who was dating her ex-husband, lawsuit alleges
“Ms. Bendon has lost sleep, impacting her ability to focus at her job, has pursued...

FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients
FDA approved Lipfendra, a Merck pill that drastically reduces bad cholesterol levels.

Is it safe for dogs to be outside on smoky days? Colorado researcher hunts for answers.
Summer is peak season for outdoor recreation, and in Colorado, that often means bringing dogs...

12 Colorado hospitals considered ‘financially vulnerable’ to upcoming federal health care cuts
The report didn’t identify Denver Health or Delta Health as at risk, despite both experiencing...

Colorado health official gives Aurora detention center until Friday to open doors to inspectors in tuberculosis probe
Colorado's top health official has given the federal immigration detention center in Aurora until Friday...

What to know about eating at home and dining out during the cyclospora outbreak
Here’s how to avoid consuming produce with cyclospora that can cause explosive diarrhea.

Children’s Hospital Colorado faces contempt hearing over failure to provide gender-affirming care
The hospital reported in June that it had complied, but that its providers had independently...

As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
More than 30 states have reported infections this year.