Colorado surgery first to implant higher-level brain computer interface
Brandon Patterson has been through a lot in the nine years since rolling a Jeep left him paralyzed. Now he's on the leading edge of science.
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Brandon Patterson has been through a lot in the nine years since rolling a Jeep left him paralyzed. Now he's on the leading edge of science.
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
The technology the Colorado father developed, called Delivery Date AI, analyzes standard ultrasound images to estimate when a baby is likely to arrive, rather than relying solely on a traditional due date based on a 40‑week pregnancy.
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
About half a million people in Colorado are living with a brain injury and many of them don't know it.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
A record warm winter, combined with dry conditions across Colorado, has created the perfect conditions for allergy season to start early.
The Colorado State Senate recognized Purple Day, marking efforts to raise awareness about epilepsy and support people living with the neurological disorder. For one state senator, the recognition carried deep personal meaning.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
There's a new dedicated space for teens and young adults to find a sense of normalcy while receiving medical treatment, and it's inspired by a former patient.
Naloxone, more commonly referred to as "narcan," can help reverse the effects of certain drug overdoses. Aurora Fire Rescue administered the drug over 500 times in 2025.
Mental health experts in Colorado say that emergencies among children spike 20% every April and are urging parents to check in with their kids this month.
In downtown Denver, the “Dancers” at Sculpture Park were lit up in a special ceremony where people impacted by organ donation shared their stories. CBS Colorado’s Michael Spencer emceed Thursday’s event.
The technology the Colorado father developed, called Delivery Date AI, analyzes standard ultrasound images to estimate when a baby is likely to arrive, rather than relying solely on a traditional due date based on a 40‑week pregnancy.
Public health is part of everyday life. It's not just about outbreaks or policy. It's the work that helps keep communities healthy in the first place, from vaccines and prevention to community partnerships and access to care. Lindsey Fish, a doctor specializing in Internal Medicine with Urgent Care at Denver Health, spoke about National Public Health Week.
Wednesday afternoon spotty rain and a few isolated thunderstorms are possible across the state. That pattern will continue into Wednesday night, with showers gradually shifting east. But the more impactful round of moisture is expected to arrive Thursday into Thursday night.
This year's season of Film on the Rocks 2026 features classics, family favorites, and an Oscar winner! Tickets go on sale May 1.
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
The Colorado House passed a bill by a single vote that changes the penalty for murder with extreme indifference.
Lone Tree is building what will be its biggest park near Interstate 25 and RidgeGate Parkway. The city is over 10 times bigger today than it was 20 years ago, and more growth is on the way.
Charmaine Wilkerson's novel Black Cake takes place in 1970s London and CBS Colorado's Lauren Whitney interviews Tina Gallegos with the Denver Public Library for Book Talk.
There is no cure for Parkinson's Disease but Dr. Matt Main, a Functional Neurosurgeon from HCA HealthONE Swedish, talks about symptoms to watch out for.
CBS Colorado's Sarah Horbacewicz joined Boulder K9s to announce the K9 Guardians on the Green charity golf tournament.
Small businesses along East Colfax Avenue may be eligible for grants of up to $15,000 as construction continues on Denver's Bus Rapid Transit project.
This year's Film on the Rocks lineup includes classics, family favorites and Oscar winning movies.
Longtime Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday.
The new format would add eight more at-large teams, and take eight more teams out of the main bracket for play-in games.
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
A man raised in Aurora is making a name for himself in the UFC. Saturday, Youseff Zalal stepped into the octagon for his first ever main event match.
The Denver Broncos selected defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim from Texas A&M in the third round of the NFL draft Friday night.
The AI boom propped up U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, but inflation due to the Iran war is casting a cloud.
Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday, while U.S. gasoline prices jumped to $4.30 a gallon.
The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
Elon Musk alleges that OpenAI reneged on a promise to operate as a nonprofit dedicated to human progress.
Detroit automaker expects big financial boost from refund of tariffs struck down earlier this year by the Supreme Court.
The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
The Colorado House passed a bill by a single vote that changes the penalty for murder with extreme indifference.
The budget blueprint is the first step in Republicans' two-pronged plan to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
AdventHealth Littleton's Forensic Nurse Examiner Program will provide medical care and forensic documentation to survivors of violence, including sexual assault, domestic violence, and victims of gun violence.
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
The AI boom propped up U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, but inflation due to the Iran war is casting a cloud.
Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday, while U.S. gasoline prices jumped to $4.30 a gallon.
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
Small businesses along East Colfax Avenue may be eligible for grants of up to $15,000 as construction continues on Denver's Bus Rapid Transit project.
Elon Musk alleges that OpenAI reneged on a promise to operate as a nonprofit dedicated to human progress.
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.
A Denver City Council member is pushing to reopen long-term fire service contracts she says are now draining city resources instead of generating revenue.
A Denver family is sharing their story after thieves got away with the steel sculpture that stood outside their home for over a decade.
When the Orion spacecraft lifted off April 1, four astronauts were aboard -- but for the families of dozens of workers who died before the launch, the mission carried something else: the weight of those who would never see it fly.
