Colorado Among States With Lowest Childhood Obesity Rates

A new report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation says about 1 in 7 children nationwide are considered obese.

Front Range Smoke, Pollution And Coronavirus: What To Know

"The initial symptoms are similar — shortness of breath, cough, difficulty breathing," Gov. Jared Polis said.

CDC Stresses Vaccines As Colorado Enters Flu Season

With no end in sight to the coronavirus pandemic, experts say flu shots will reduce strain on health care providers this season.

Denver Police, Health Officials Issue Fentanyl Warning

Fatal overdoses are increasing in Denver, especially those linked to fentanyl, according to health officials.

Denver Publishes Coronvairus Update

Free testing and contact tracing continues at the Pepsi Center test site and other locations for symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals.

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock Provides Coronavirus Update

“This virus is very much a part of our lives and will be with us for the foreseeable future," Mayor Hancock said during a news conference.

Denver Mayor Won't Extend Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Order

Initially, Denver's stay-at-home order was scheduled to expire near the end of April, but the mayor extended it through May 8.

The 10th Annual Bunny Rock 5K and Egg Hunt Is VIRTUAL!

This hare-raising event follows safety precautions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and includes swag at the location of your choosing!

Tampons, Pads And Politics Mesh In Colorado's New Push For Access To Menstrual Supplies

Period Kits, a Colorado nonprofit that provides a three-month bag of tampons and pads to people in need.

Here’s How Much It Really Costs To Smoke In Colorado

A new study by WalletHub ranked the most expensive states for smokers in the nation. Find out where our state finished.

America’s Health Rankings 2019: Colorado Ranks In Top 10

The United Health Foundation has released its annual America’s Health Rankings. Find out why our state finished near the top.

Teen Vapers In Denver Face Fears, Ask For Help

Launched by National Jewish Health in July, "My Life My Quit” uses traditional help lines, chats and live coaching to cater to teens' needs.

Why Denver Hospitals Are Getting Into The Housing Business

Legally and morally, hospitals cannot discharge patients if they have no safe place to go.

Flu Shots: Where To Get Them In Metro Denver

As flu season approaches, you might want to get immunized this fall.

Denver Gun Violence Affects Success, Health Of Young People

Denver Public Health released a report this week that details how gun violence impacts on average 700 Denver young people each year.

Here’s How Colorado Ranks Among Places To Retire In U.S.

A new report ranked the most populated cities in the U.S. based on quality of life in retirement. See which Colorado cities were ranked.

Where CO Tourism Brings Pricey Health Care, Locals Fight Back

Colorado’s ski resort areas in Summit County have a high cost of living — among the highest in the country.

If You Smoke Pot, Your Anesthesiologist Needs To Know

Denver's anesthesiologists are becoming pioneers of a different sort in understanding what weed may do to patients who go under the knife.

Denver Has A Drinking Problem, Health Officials Say

“Most of us use alcohol – we’re very familiar with it, hence we don’t see it," Denver Public Health's executive director said.

Here Are The Safest Hospitals In Denver

The nonprofit group Leapfrog has released its hospital safety grades. See how your local hospital fared.

Here Are The Safest, and Worst, Hospitals In Colo. Nonprofit Says

The nonprofit group Leapfrog released its bi-annual round of hospital safety grades. See what your hospital scored in the 2019 rankings.

31 Colo. Nursing Homes Receive Lowest Rating From Federal Gov't

These 31 nursing homes in Colorado have the federal government's lowest rating after a change in the way the homes are graded.

Colorado Cities Among Best For Bikes, New Study Shows

The advocacy group PeopleForBikes has released its 2019 city ratings. See how Denver fared.

Hepatitis A Outbreak Leads to 6,000 Vaccinations In Colorado

With 52 cases so far in 2019, state clinics have been working overtime to help at-risk populations.

Denver's Air Quality Among Worst In Nation, Report Finds

The American Lung Association has released its annual “State of the Air” report. See what they found for the Denver area.

Here’s How Likely Colorado Will See A Doctor Shortage

The Senior List ranked each state’s chances to see a physician shortfall. Here’s what they found for Colorado.

USA FIT Denver combines fun and friendship while getting fit

Marathon and half marathon training for all levels begins May 4

Measles In Colorado: 1 Case So Far Among Over 300 Nationwide

The CDC is tracking six separate measles outbreaks in the United States. As of February, there has only been one case, so far, in Colorado.

Pot-Related ER Visits Spike In Denver, Study Shows

Most people can safely use pot, the study says, but higher THC contents sent users to the ER with vomiting, racing hearts and psychosis.

Denver Teens Are Not Enthralled With Pot: Study

The City of Denver's "High Costs" campaign (with its own game show!) seems to be making teens reconsider weed, a study showed.

Un-Vaccinated Denver Child, 7, Dies Of Flu; 2nd Child Death In CO

Selina Nguyen was the state's second juvenile flu death in the 2018-2019 season. Her family begged parents to get their children flu shots.

Here Are 7 Colorado Hospitals Ranking Among America’s Best

The list from Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, the top 100 and the top 250 hospitals in America.

Austin Alexander Burridge Explains the Health Benefits of Camping

Austin Alexander Burridge, Camping and Outdoor Enthusiast, Explains the Mental Health Benefits of Going Camping

Climbing Towers and Signing on Mountains

Denver Friends Get Creative to Raise Money to Fight Lung Cancer

Colorado Flu Levels Even Out, But Still High: CDC

The flu is now widespread in nearly the entire country, according to the latest figures from the CDC.

Colorado One Of The Best States For Nursing Home Care: Report

Placing a loved one in a nursing home is among the hardest decisions you’ll ever make. Here’s how nursing homes in Colorado stack up.

Tyson Chicken Nuggets Recalled In CO, May Be Tainted With Rubber

More than 36,000 pounds of the chicken nuggets sold nationwide have been recalled.

Flu Numbers In Colorado Among Highest In U.S.: CDC

On child has died and 1,394 people have been hospitalized in Colorado during the 2018-19 flu season.

Top Bed Bug Cities: Here’s Where Denver Ranks

Exterminators at Orkin ranked the top 50 cities for bed bug infestations. Denver is unfortunately on the list.

Measles Warning: Contagious Adult Went To Grocery Store, Spa

The Denver Health Department is warning of potential measles exposure after a contagious adult was identified this week.