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Since Trump took office, immigrant families are more likely to skip or delay health care.
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More than a third of states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care
Most major medical organizations oppose restrictions on transgender care and services for young people.
When should kids get a smartphone? A study links owning one before age 12 to health risks
Smartphone ownership is high among U.S. children and teens.
‘Super flu’ variant is circulating and raising concern. Here’s what to know about it
Detections of this subclade have risen rapidly since August 2025.
Aurora neighborhood claims victory — for now — in halting 32 oil and gas wells near reservoir
"They need to prove that when they passed that law, it meant something," Aurora resident...
US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss
The approval handed drugmaker Novo Nordisk an edge over rival Eli Lilly.
750K people expected to fly through Denver airport during Christmas rush
The holiday travel season is underway, and Denver International Airport expects three-quarters of a million...
To find living donors for kidney transplants, a pilot program turns to social networks
The Great Social Experiment pairs patients with "angel advocates."
Worried about health insurance costs? There may be cheaper options — but with trade-offs
Frustrated consumers may have to make sacrifices on coverage to get a price they can...
Out-of-pocket pain from high-deductible plans means skimping on care
High-deductible plans pose a particular challenge for those with chronic conditions.
How delays and bankruptcy let a nursing home chain avoid paying settlements for injuries and deaths
The nursing home industry is increasingly finding refuge in bankruptcy court.
Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise
My weekly language classes have taught me humility more than anything else.
Coloradans weigh options as health insurance premiums double: ‘If something bad happens, are we going to go bankrupt?’
The Denver Post spoke to Coloradans facing large premium increases about the choices they face...
Tanning bed users have nearly twice as much damage to skin cells, Northwestern study finds
Use of tanning beds nearly triples the risk of developing melanoma, and it also damages...
Power outages: How long is food, medication safe without refrigeration?
Food will last roughly four hours in a fridge, 48 hours in a full freezer...
Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children
The moves contradict the recommendations of major medical groups.
New student loan rule could dissuade people from advanced nursing degrees
A provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act overhauls the student loan program for...
Nebraska plans to be the first state to implement Trump’s new Medicaid work requirements
Trump signed a law requiring states to start enforcing the requirements by 2027.
Teen drug use remains low, but survey finds small rise in heroin and cocaine use
The findings reveal a significant drop from 30 years ago.
When measles hit West Texas, school absences soared and it wasn’t just sick kids who were out
The study offers a glimpse at the toll on student learning from measles spreading.
Like many holiday traditions, lighting candles and fireplaces is best done in moderation
Indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air, especially during colder months.
A Colorado dentist raised alarm about mercury fillings in prisoners. He was fired hours later, whistleblower lawsuit alleges.
Dentist Charles Hardin grew concerned that the prison system was over-relying on mercury amalgam when...
Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, claims illegal firing over research cuts
Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo filed the complaint alleging whistleblower retaliation.
Under Kennedy, America’s health department is in the business of promoting Kennedy
HHS has compromised campaigns promoting immunizations and other preventive health measures.
3 new measles cases found in Weld, Montezuma counties
The new infections bring Colorado's total to 36 measles cases this year, with five hospitalizations...
FDA OKs libido-boosting pill for women who have gone through menopause
The once-a-day pill can now be taken by women older than 65.
More people are caring for dying loved ones at home. A New Orleans nonprofit is showing them how
Demand for home health care, including at-home hospice care, has skyrocketed.
Nordic people know how to beat the winter blues. Here’s how to find light in the darkest months
The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter.
A guide to good manners at the retail counter this holiday season
Experts recommend that customers reduce their own stress by planning shopping trips ahead.
Survivors face unique struggles after losing loved ones to suicide: ‘The pain gets softer’
Amanda Killam’s partner died by suicide at 42. She knew about his history of health...
Faith leaders embrace sound baths to connect with spiritual seekers
Sound baths have surged in popularity since the coronavirus pandemic.
Winter virus season so far is not too bad, but doctors worry about suffering to come
Flu season activity is still low in many parts of the U.S.
If you want that tattoo erased it’s going to hurt and it’s going to cost you
A 2023 survey determined that 32% of adults in the United States have tattoos.
The Senate voted down dueling health proposals. Here’s what’s at stake for Americans
Affordable Care Act subsidies will end in three weeks, more than doubling the premiums.
Trump wants Americans to make more babies. Critics say his policies won’t help raise them
The national birth rate has largely been on a downward trajectory since 2007.
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
Republicans and Democrats never engaged in meaningful or high-level negotiations on a solution.
Oreo is bringing zero-sugar cookies to the US
Oreo Zero Sugar and Oreo Double Stuf Zero Sugar will go on sale in January.
Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products
The outbreak now includes at least 51 infants in 19 states.
Feds promised ‘radical transparency’ but are withholding rural health fund applications
Democrats and health care advocates are concerned politics will affect how much money states get.
FDA opens safety review of injectable RSV drugs approved for babies and toddlers
The drugs from Merck and Sanofi are not vaccines.
How a rare drug made from scientists’ blood saves babies from botulism
An IV medication uses antibodies from volunteers to help babies too young to fight the...
Medicaid work rules exempt the ‘medically frail.’ Deciding who qualifies is tricky
Lacking sufficient federal guidance, states are wrestling with how to define medical frailty.
Affordable Care Act enrollment is slightly ahead of last year so far, despite expiring subsidies
Subsidies set to expire at the end of 2025 will make the coverage more expensive...
AI vs. AI: Patients deploy bots to battle health insurers that deny care
“We don’t want to get on an AI-enabled treadmill that just speeds up.”
After series of denials, his insurer approved doctor-recommended cancer care. It was too late
It’s infeasible to count the people harmed by prior authorization.
Cancer stole her voice. She used AI, curse words and kids’ books to get it back
Sonya Sotinsky’s AI voice literally helped save her life.
US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth
A loud chorus of medical and public health leaders decried the actions of the panel.
‘We can’t just teach abstinence’: How advice on bed-sharing with a baby is evolving
Babies who share a bed with their mothers have been shown to breastfeed longer.
After shutdown, federal employees face new uncertainty: affording health insurance
Average premium payments in the federal government’s insurance program for its employees are set to...
Kennedy’s vaccine advisory committee delays vote on hepatitis B shots for newborns
The shots are widely considered to be a public health success for preventing thousands of...
Why doing good also makes us feel good, during the holidays and beyond
Many people feel more connected to their communities through acts of service.
A single shot of HPV vaccine may be enough to fight cervical cancer, study finds
A single HPV shot provided about 97% protection, similar to two doses.
Shredded cheese sold in dozens of states recalled due to potential for metal fragment contamination
The products are sold under private store-brand labels at retailers including Target, Walmart and Aldi.
What to know about the hepatitis B shot — and why Trump officials are targeting it
A federal committee voted to do away with a decades-old recommendation.
A hidden health crisis following natural disasters: Mold growth in homes
An estimated 47% of residential buildings in the United States contain mold or dampness.
Delayed care to 2 Black pregnant women highlights maternal health disparities
Each instance highlights the long-standing and rising disparities in health outcomes for Black women.
CU to pay $10 million to settle lawsuit by former medical school employees who refused COVID vaccine
The plaintiffs had religious objections to the vaccine, but CU determined their objections weren’t legitimate...
Complaints about gaps in Medicare Advantage networks are common. Federal enforcement is rare
Conflicts between Medicare Advantage plans and the doctors, hospitals, and other providers that serve their...
Waning immunity and falling vaccination rates fuel pertussis outbreaks
Whooping cough is especially dangerous for infants under a year old.
New FDA-approved glasses can slow nearsightedness in kids
These specialized glasses aim to reduce the progression of myopia in kids 6-12.
Move. Cheer. Dance. Do the wave. How to tap into the collective joy of ‘we mode’
Researchers say the heartbeats and brain waves of people engaged in an exciting group activity...
Autoimmune diseases can strike any part of the body, and mostly affect women. Here’s what to know
New research is raising the prospect of treatments that might do more than tamp down...
It’s possible to get addicted to pot. Here’s what to know
It’s called cannabis use disorder and it’s on the rise, affecting about 3 in 10.
Breast cancer and birth control: A huge new study shows how science can be distorted
Doctors say the results won’t change how they counsel patients.
Trump administration says lower prices for 15 Medicare drugs will save taxpayers billions
The negotiation program is mandated by law and began under the Biden administration.
Kids get diseases like lupus, too. As researchers hunt better treatments, this camp brings joy
Autoimmune diseases are more rare in kids but they do happen.
ByHeart baby formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests show
At least 31 babies in 15 states have been sickened in the outbreak.
They relied on marijuana to get through the day. But then days felt impossible without it
Experts warn that the risks of heavy, daily use remain underrecognized.
Higher gun ownership rates lead to more gun homicides of pregnant women, new study says
Homicide is a leading cause of maternal death, with firearms involved in most killings.
More people are addicted to marijuana, but fewer of them are seeking help, experts say
Despite the rise in use, seeking treatment for cannabis use disorder has become less common.
Conflicting advice on COVID shots likely to ding already low vaccine rates, experts warn
About 1 in 4 American adults got a COVID vaccine during the 2024-25 virus season.
Hot pants for good health: Scientists try heat therapy to lower blood pressure
Nearly 120 million American adults have high blood pressure.
‘They don’t return home’: Cities across US fail to curb traffic deaths
Despite safety initiatives, U.S. traffic deaths are higher than they were a decade ago.
What the air you breathe may be doing to your brain
Studies increasingly find links between higher concentrations of certain pollutants and the prevalence of dementia.
Church leaders allege religious animus in Denver suburb’s law halting homeless lunches, prayer circles in park
Northglenn's city manager says the June measure "had nothing to do with religion and everything...
Flu activity is low, but experts worry about a new strain and vaccination rates
Some scientists and medical professionals are more worried about disappointing vaccination rates.
RFK Jr. says he personally directed CDC’s new guidance on vaccines and autism
Many current and former staffers at the agency were surprised to see new published guidance.
Fiber is something most people could use more of. But experts advise caution with ‘fibermaxxing’
Fiber-heavy foods like fruit, vegetables and whole grains are better than packaged foods.
MAHA idealism meets political reality as RFK Jr. attempts to wrangle a growing movement
Some Kennedy supporters have questioned why he and other government leaders have appeared willing to...
What happens when your immune system hijacks your brain
The brain inflammation can cause confusion, memory loss, even psychosis.
Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health law
Trump is once more targeting Obama’s signature health care law.
CDC website changed to contradict scientific conclusion that vaccines don’t cause autism
The update has outraged public health and autism experts.
Can’t take hormone therapy for menopause? There are other options
Lifestyle changes, medications without hormones and other strategies can help.
Colorado Medicaid cuts to home caregiver program would put strain on families that ‘are already struggling’
A Colorado Springs mother said the idea that agencies can just hire more caregivers is divorced...
Fewer Coloradans say their mental health is poor; here are other takeaways from a new survey
Coloradans' mental health is finally improving, despite high levels of self-reported loneliness and widespread problems...
What to know about the impacts Medicaid cuts are having on rural health care
Officials warn that more rural hospitals could close, affecting access to health care.
Better treatments buoy multiple-myeloma patients, bound by research cuts and racial disparities
Black survivors of multiple myeloma say the latest developments in treatment give them hope.
Stanford researchers link lupus to common virus in ‘breakthrough’ study
More than a million Americans suffer with lupus. Researchers think they've finally found the cause.
Lawsuit claims Denver assisted living center missed broken bones, infected wound
Jolaine Murrell filed a lawsuit alleging that HighPointe Assisted Living and Memory Care failed to...
A closer look at the unapproved peptide injections promoted by influencers and celebrities
Many of the products sold online haven't been studied in humans and aren’t FDA approved.
NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report says
Funding lapsed for studies testing treatments for conditions like cancer, heart disease and brain disease.
Novo cuts Wegovy prices, but doctors still see cost challenges for patients
The drugmaker said it has started selling higher doses of the injectable treatment for $349...
Menopause hormone therapy no longer has the FDA’s most-dire warning. Now what?
Since the early 2000s, the FDA required a "black box" warning on products that use...
Demise of historic Jefferson County ranch means long-term protection for a critical Arvada water source
"I have 18 neighbors and if I put 200 homes here, they would run me...
FDA adds strongest warning to Sarepta gene therapy linked to 2 patient deaths
Sarepta Therapeutics' Elevidys will carry the FDA's strongest warning label about the risks of liver...
Researchers try bold new approach in a race to better treat autoimmune diseases
The new approaches are highly experimental and largely restricted to patients out of other options.
The trend of unproven peptides is spreading through influencers and RFK Jr. allies
The peptides being promoted by influencers, celebrities and wellness gurus are different: Many have never...
Families of two babies sickened by infantile botulism sue ByHeart over recalled formula
New York-based ByHeart recalled all of its formula nationwide on Tuesday.