Toxic algae is making people sick and killing animals, CDC finds
As temperatures warm, harmful algal blooms will likely blossom even more, posing a threat to wildlife, human health and could even affect drinking water.
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As temperatures warm, harmful algal blooms will likely blossom even more, posing a threat to wildlife, human health and could even affect drinking water.
When a hospital in Gallup, New Mexico, began to shutter services, doctors took matters into their own hands and launched a primary care clinic.
Excessive heat is the No. 1 cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. Here's what to know about the symptoms of heat stroke and how to stay safe.
A new study finds that men are more likely to die from melanoma than women. The highest risk of death was among Black men.
Respiratory syncytial virus is the leading cause of hospitalization in American infants.
A state judge is expected to rule next week on a request from Planned Parenthood and other abortion rights group to temporarily halt the ban.
Like most people in Summit County Colorado, Arthur Hardin loves his outdoor time. Split between running, hiking, biking, skiing and whatever else he can do at 9,000 feet up, he takes in a lot of natural beauty. He also takes in a lot of UV rays from the sun.
Donor Alliance holds its annual Donor Dash to raise awareness of organ, eye, and tissue donation.
Donor Alliance holds its Donor Dash every year to raise awareness about the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation.
The World Health Organization is weighing in on aspartame, an artificial sweetener used in thousands of food and drink products.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, allowing Americans to buy Opill, a daily oral contraceptive, without a prescription.
More than 10% of boys have been diagnosed with an intellectual disability, autism or another developmental delay.
More than a dozen outbreaks of the gastrointestinal illness have been reported on cruises so far in 2023 — more than any other full calendar year in the last decade.
Working with private care companies, the state set a goal of having enough property across the state to offer 125 beds for care. And that's just the start.
This marks the latest in a string of issues the Ruby Princess has dealt with over the past few years, including multiple COVID-19 outbreaks.
There are more than 1.7 million cases of sepsis every year in the United States, yet only half of American adults have even heard of the word. Michelle Griego sits down with Dr. Sam Ancheril from the North Suburban Medical Center to find out what we all need to know about sepsis.
Dr. Anat Geva from the HealthONE Behavioral Health & Wellness Center was interviewed on CBS News Colorado.
World Physical Therapy Day is September 8, a time to recognize the work physical therapists do and bring awareness to their important role. Our Makenzie O'Keefe spoke to Valerie Wilkins, a physical therapist from Sky Ridge Medical Center.
As fall approaches and COVID-19 immunity wanes, updated boosters that target Omicron subvariants are arriving in Colorado.
Craig Hospital wants cyclists to hop on their bikes and join staff and volunteers for its "Pedal 4 Possible" fundraiser.
The Colorado State Patrol said the driver of the vehicle involved in a deadly high-speed crash in Weld County died over the weekend.
Residents said they called 911 during the takeover. Denver police said officers arrived about 18 minutes later, but by the time officers reached the scene, the crowd had dispersed.
An Aurora police officer is facing charges in connection with the 2025 fatal shooting of Rajon Belt-Stubblefield.
An investigation led by federal agencies into a multi-state cocaine trafficking organization recently led to the arrests of 14 people and the seizure of 37 guns, more than $61,000, and roughly five kilograms of cocaine intended for distribution.
Sunday is the last day of the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo, a special tradition that goes back more than a century in the community. It now includes a new event that allows those with disabilities to experience the rodeo firsthand.
The Downtown Denver National Night Out is set for Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and features food, music and a chance to mingle with first responders.
The Artemis II crew appeared before a big crowd at Red Rocks on Monday morning.
The Poudre RiverFest celebrates the Poudre River with live music, food, and education about the river and its ecosystem on Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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A fourth victim has died after a rollover crash in Weld County last month.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday's announcement.
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 Senate is moving ahead with a plan to keep the government funded and avoid another shutdown before the midterm elections.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
The aircraft were Bell helicopters operating over the Psatha area west of Athens, each with a two-person crew.
The Trump administration is offering the public less information about the Iran war and its direction, even as the costs continue to mount.
Detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement set a monthly record high for the second Trump administration in July, internal agency data obtained by CBS News shows, as ICE widened its crackdown.
The Senate is moving ahead with a plan to keep the government funded and avoid another shutdown before the midterm elections.
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
The Trump administration is offering the public less information about the Iran war and its direction, even as the costs continue to mount.
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
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.
An East Colfax Avenue bar owner says construction tied to the Bus Rapid Transit project contributed to severe flooding during a summer storm on Friday, causing an estimated $30,000 in damage and forcing the business to temporarily close.
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
WestJet canceled more than 300 flights as of early Sunday, snarling travel plans in Canada in the middle of a three-day weekend.
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.
A series of sports photos have become treasured memories for a grieving community.
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.