Why it's so tough to reduce unnecessary medical care
The U.S. spends huge amounts of money on health care that does little or nothing to help patients, and may even harm them.
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The U.S. spends huge amounts of money on health care that does little or nothing to help patients, and may even harm them.
Experts say now is a good time to get vaccinated against COVID and flu ahead of your Thanksgiving holiday gathering.
The medication, tirzepatide, was previously approved as Mounjaro for diabetes and will now be marketed as Zepbound for weight loss.
Amazon cuts price of One Medical membership to $99 a year as the e-commerce giant targets health care expansion.
Bernice Heiderman died in 2018 after texting her mother that the local Peace Corps doctor wasn't taking seriously her complaints of dizziness, nausea, fever and fatigue, a law firm said.
It is unclear if the counterfeit drugs, which many people seek for weight loss, caused the hospitalizations.
The device worked to "reduce freezing of gait" by electrically stimulating the Parkinson's patient's spinal cord, according to a new study.
More than 3,700 babies in the U.S. were born with syphilis in 2022, more than 10 times the number in 2012, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The manufacturer of the drug called carbadox claims the move is not "based on solid science."
"I remember how it felt to not be seen, to not be heard, and to have your needs dismissed," said Wesley Jackson Wade, who didn't get diagnosed until his 30s, and now counsels others.
Federal regulators have warned consumers to stop using dozens of eye drop products this year. Here's how to stay safe.
Three different dog food brands have been recalled in recent week because of bacteria that can sicken pets and humans who handle the food.
UCHealth, the University of Colorado Boulder campus and Coach Prime, also known as Deion Sanders partnered up on Sunday for a football clinic.
The Denver Broncos Stampede Drum Line teamed up with the Columbine High Marching Band on Saturday to "Beat (the drums for) breast cancer."
Brominated vegetable oil — used to keep citrusy flavors from separating — is found to be unsafe after animal studies, regulator says.
A severe shortage of mental health treatment options means kids in crisis increasingly find themselves in emergency rooms for weeks or longer.
State Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet says it's past time to break down the negative stereotypes around behavioral health.
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is Feb. 27-March 5 and aims to bring awareness to the condition that millions of Americans struggle with every day.
Over 100 schools across 11 northern Colorado school districts are partnering with the state's largest medical provider to improve healthy eating habits. The "5210+ challenge" has helped kids learn healthy choices for many years.
Symptoms may not present until years after the damage is done. Those might include trouble sleeping, poor appetite, anemia and swelling of feet or ankles.
Denver's Mile High Flea Market transformed into an interactive art space Saturday as "Canvas and Culture" brought together local artists, families, and creators for a day of hands-on activities.
The Denver Police Department is investigating a stabbing that left multiple people injured on Saturday.
On Saturday morning, lawmakers and residents gathered in Aurora for an update on the city's water usage amid the drought.
Monsoon rains have not been enough to end Colorado's drought, and several more areas have announced boat ramp closures as water levels in our reservoirs continue to drop.
The ribbon has officially been cut on a new school in Douglas County's fast-growing community of Sterling Ranch.
A bear was spotted raiding trash cans in Denver's Cherry Creek Neighborhood early Saturday morning.
Denver's Mile High Flea Market turned into an interactive art space on Saturday.
Saturday marked Colorado's 150th birthday. It became a state on this date in 1876, and Coloradans celebrated with a number of events across the state.
The ribbon has officially been cut on a new Colorado charter school as Douglas County continues to grow.
The Denver Police Department says it's looking into reports of an illegal street takeover just after midnight on Saturday.
FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.
The pressure is rising on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ditch a $20 billion privatization plan, but soccer's governing body is doubling down and criticizing the media.
Prior to the start of the Colorado Buffaloes early August football practices in Colorado Springs, head coach Deion Sanders visited his son at Cleveland Browns training camp.
The logo being used by a high school in Aurora is now being called into question.
The Broncos hit the practice field Thursday for one final ramp-up period before training camp officially kicks off Friday.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
One of the notes threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if a multimillion-dollar ransom wasn't paid in a week. The second, a few days later, says, "She is buried in nature now."
Colorado Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Victor Marx has selected retired Marine Col. George Markert as his running mate for Lt. Gov.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
The U.S. Department of the Interior has issued its plan for how to manage water on the Colorado River.
A new law will require legal guardians to sign off before a minor can obtain a motorcycle permit. Supporters hope it will improve safety as e-motorcycles become increasingly popular.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
A growing tech company is betting on Denver as it expands its North American footprint, saying the city's affordable office market, educated workforce and central location made it the clear choice.
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
A source close to Joshua Kushner's firm tells CBS News there's no politics behind FIFA's bid to draw private investment, but Europe's soccer powerhouses are crying foul.
Nearly three out of every four written comments submitted to the Colorado Department of Transportation during the early public review of its proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard oppose the idea.
Insurance can be a hassle for anyone. For one Coloradan, that hassle has been magnified all because of her name.
A man who stopped to help victims of a devastating motorcycle crash instead found himself handcuffed, jailed and accused of driving under the influence -- despite repeatedly asking officers to administer a breath test that he believed would prove his innocence.
For Billy Hailey, his release was a day he had been waiting for and working toward for 20 years. Now, he is unexpectedly back in custody after the state says it miscalculated the date.
A second family in Colorado says a little-known insurance rule has left them fighting two companies to get medical bills paid.
