UCHealth surgeons help save rural woman who weighed nearly 900 pounds
A woman who once weighed nearly 900 pounds says she has been given a second lease on life thanks to surgeons and health experts with UCHealth in northern Colorado.
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A woman who once weighed nearly 900 pounds says she has been given a second lease on life thanks to surgeons and health experts with UCHealth in northern Colorado.
The idea to send new mothers home with the drug to reverse opioid overdoses started in Colorado emergency rooms last year.
Thankfully for that staff, Lake County Commissioners voted unanimously to cover the cost for the month of December, but with a laundry list of requirements that the hospital will have to agree to if they want the cash.
Right now, CTE can only be diagnosed by examining a patient's brain after they have died. CTE is a progressive, degenerative brain disease that can cause depression, impulse control issues and impaired judgment.
Stiff-person syndrome comes with such violent muscle spasms that "they can dislocate joints and even break bones." Here's what to know about the rare neurological disorder.
That plan will cost nearly $700 million, but the EPA says it's a long-term solution that's best for people's health, but Denver Water says the replacement and filters come at no cost to customers, though we may see water bill rates increase slightly.
Her diagnosis affects only "one in a million people," she said.
After 7-year-old Olivia Gant's death, it was revealed her mother had been lying about her having a terminal illness for attention and money. A requirement under the state's mandatory reporting laws are now under review.
A Colorado filmmaker is using his passion to destigmatize mental health and suicide in the ski industry.
A panel of federal health advisers will likely vote on a recommendation in the spring, potentially ending a controversial policy that's persisted for decades.
Health officials are redoubling calls for Americans to get vaccinated, with flu shots lagging previous seasons.
A new health insurance program looks to help undocumented people in Colorado get the help they need.
They were able to use a portable defibrillator and the automatic CPR machine to keep the hiker alive, even when he went into cardiac arrest a second time.
The program is designed to aim at those most at risk and in underserved communities. Through a FEMA grant, the department is able to help people test for COVID, the Flu or RSV and even receive treatment for free.
The YMCA created a program to increase quality of life and decrease cancer fatigue, and some participants in Colorado say it's been lifesaving.
Swimmers at a metro Denver water park were asked to leave the establishment shortly after noon Saturday. The park is closing for the day and its property will be searched by police.
All westbound lanes of U.S. 36 in Denver were closed Saturday morning after a collision caused a diesel fuel spill. The wreck reportedly involved a vehicle which struck a freight truck and drove away.
As firefighters worked to contain the Rock Creek Fire west of Cheyenne Mountain State Park, they received some unexpected assistance from a local goat named Goldie.
Crews close Colorado Highway 119 to install bicycle bridge
Many families in Southern Colorado got to go home after being evacuated by the Aspen Acres Fire.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Cargill shutdown its plant in May when faced with striking workers, now Governor Polis is getting involved.
Colorado Highway 119 was closed today so crews could install a bicycle bypass bridge.
Colorado State University renovated an old air field as a space to develop drone technology.
Denver Public Library will stop lending out Wi-Fi hotspots and Chromebook computers due to budget constraints.
One look and listen to Dillon Stewart's swing and you can tell he can sent it.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Tickets for the 14 free and open Denver Broncos Training Camp practices were made available on Wednesday morning to both season ticket holders and the general public.
Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament, had "sustained serious injuries" when she was found dead in her home in southwest England, police said.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
British budget airline EasyJet says it's reached an agreement in principle for a £5.7-billion ($7.7-billion) takeover by U.S. private equity firm Apollo, topping a rival offer from fellow American private equity investor Castlelake.
A federal court ruling enabled some taxpayers to seek refunds tied to COVID-era filing deadlines. But that window expires July 10 — here's what to know.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
Victor Marx is projected to win what may be the closest Republican primary for Governor in Colorado history. The Associated Press called the race late Thursday afternoon.
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
The Justice Department in May announced it had dismissed criminal foreign bribery and securities fraud charges against Gautam Adani, India's richest man.
As health officials investigate a growing multistate Cyclospora outbreak, Colorado public health leaders say there is no evidence of an increased risk from produce sold in Colorado.
Researchers are getting a better idea of the ills caused by wildfire smoke as the West becomes the location of larger and more severe fires.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Wildfire smoke drifting through Colorado has pushed the Front Range and Northern Colorado into some of the worst air quality conditions in the United States, prompting health experts to warn residents, especially those with underlying respiratory conditions, to take precautions.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
The former CFO of The Epoch Times, a conservative multinational media company, interrupted jury selection at his money laundering trial to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge in a $67 million fraud scheme.
British budget airline EasyJet says it's reached an agreement in principle for a £5.7-billion ($7.7-billion) takeover by U.S. private equity firm Apollo, topping a rival offer from fellow American private equity investor Castlelake.
A federal court ruling enabled some taxpayers to seek refunds tied to COVID-era filing deadlines. But that window expires July 10 — here's what to know.
Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Concerns are emerging about a company formerly known as COE Bikes, which continues advertising free e-bikes and is now drawing scrutiny from state agencies.
The City of Denver is giving itself stronger enforcement tools to hold owners of neglected and derelict properties accountable, including significantly larger fines for those who fail to comply with city orders.
A Colorado administrative law judge has upheld the demotion of a former Colorado Department of Corrections manager who admitted participating in years of inappropriate text message exchanges with other prison leaders.
A man who stayed at a downtown Denver hotel last summer says he woke up to bats flying around his room — and that one of them bit him. He has now filed a lawsuit against the hotel.
A Keenesburg police officer pleaded no contest to reckless driving and reckless endangerment stemming from a 2025 crash on Interstate 25 that the Colorado State Patrol said he caused -- and then fled from.