Colorado regulators are making final tweaks to a pioneering program overseeing licensed facilitators and manufacturers who will launch the state into the rarified realm of psychedelic-assisted therapies next year. Following the voter-approved...
The 1.5 million Americans estimated to have the autoimmune disease lupus already have plenty to manage—what with the pain, fatigue, hair loss, and heart problems the condition can cause. So, the last thing they need is to feel stigmatized...
Merle Bombardieri learned she was a micro-Celebrity in 2020, when she happened to Google her own name. Her search led her to a Reddit group of “fence sitters”—people who aren’t sure whether they want to have children—where...
If you get a text that says “wyd”—translation: “what are you doing?”—there’s a good chance there’s one thing you’re crossing off that list: replying to the message.According to a study published Nov. 14 in the Journal...
Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren’t limited to competitive athletes. In our everyday lives, an accident or a quick movement in the wrong direction can injure...
For months while on the campaign trail, Republican leaders — including President-elect Donald Trump — have been talking about making big changes to the U.S. health insurance system. It’s just not clear what those changes will...
H5N1 avian iNFLuenza, more commonly known as bird flu, has infected more than 100 million birds in the U.S. and almost 500 dairy cattle herds across 15 states. The virus has popped up in maMMAls including elephant seals, goats, foxes,...
By Jill Colvin and Amanda Seitz, The Associated Press NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday he will nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and...
One of the most iconic moments in Oscar History has to be John Cena’s eye-grabbing appearance at the 96th Academy Awards where he stripped down to a bare placard to announce the winner. The act brought the spotlight once again...
Even though we spend roughly a third of our lives doing it, sleep doesn’t always come easily. More than one in three adults in the U.S. don’t get enough sleep, so there’s a good chance you’ve struggled with getting a solid...
Democrats made abortion and reproductive Health care access central to the 2024 elections, and voters in seven states, including Colorado, approved constitutional amendments to guarantee the right to abortion. Colorado’s abortion...
Wannabe grandparents have always ruffled feathers by inquiring—sometimes aggressively—about the timing of their future progeny. They're not the only ones to overstep: Casual friends, distant relatives, coworkers, and even complete...
Orthopedic doctors have a bone to pick with all the people who forget they’re carrying a very important skeleton around every day. We might not be able to see our ribs or tailbone or humerus, but it’s still important to make bone...
The popularity of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro continue to reflect Americans’ desire to slim down. While these new drugs have offered a solution for people struggling with obesity, many eligible patients – especially...
When Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election last week, emotions spiked to feverish levels. Some people celebrated until they were hoarse; others lost their voice from shouting into the void or at those very revelers. Few on...
For more than 50 million Americans, finding a dentist is a difficult – in some cases, impossible – proposition. Many rural communities don’t have a dentist. People of color and those with disabilities often lack access, and only...
The vibrant flower Hibiscus comes in many colours and lights up even the dullest spaces. But did you know that the flower Hibiscus is also a treasure trove of health benefits? The beneficial properties of this versatile flower have...
UCHealth, the state’s largest medical provider, has reached a $23 million settlement with federal authorities over allegations that it overbilled for emergency care at its hospitals, the Colorado U.S. Attorney’s Office announced...
Arugula, also known as rocket leaves, is becoming an increasingly popular choice in the superfoods market. While it may not be as popular as the other famous greens like kale or spinach, arugula leaves offer many health and skin benefits....
In the world of alternative therapies, cupping has recently garnered a surge of popularity, emerging as a trending wellness practice. Once confined to traditional Chinese medicine, this ancient technique now waves among athletes, celebrities,...
Donald Trump may only be president for another four years, but the impacts of his administration on public health could be catastrophic for a long time to come. While we don’t know exactly what will happen, there’s no doubt the...
