Doctor warns about the dangers of burns as some surfaces heat up
When we think about danger from heat in Colorado, we think about body temperature and heat exhaustion, which is very dangerous, but so are burns.
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When we think about danger from heat in Colorado, we think about body temperature and heat exhaustion, which is very dangerous, but so are burns.
The number of measles cases in the United States has surpassed 2019's wave of infections, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
Four carton sizes were recalled due to individually wrapped packs that may be incorrectly labeled as "cheese" even though they may contain peanut butter, federal health officials said.
A gastroenterologist in the Denver area helps patients who have unaddressed issues feel comfortable discussing their concerns.
Efforts to decrease alarmingly high rates of suicide among construction workers and prevent burnout in health care workers are in jeopardy.
The bill includes stronger restrictions on Medicaid, which provides health care coverage to over 70 million low-income and disabled Americans, including 1.72 million Coloradans.
The FDA's Dr. Vinay Prasad said that he disagreed with the agency's career vaccine reviewers about COVID shot approvals.
Kraft Heinz Foods Company is recalling nearly 368,000 pounds of the product.
The study, published Tuesday in The Lancet Oncology, focused on women under 55 with and without a uterus. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder breaks it down.
A federal judge in Rhode Island has blocked the Department of Health and Human Services from implementing mass layoffs and overhauling some of its sub-agencies.
The bologna products, from Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc., were distributed to wholesale and retail locations nationwide.
The Trump administration eliminated the CDC team that developed national guidelines for prescribing contraception safely for millions of women with underlying medical conditions.
Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they say, jeopardize finding a cure for cancer.
Nine children have died in the U.S. after being left in hot cars this year, according to data from Kids and Car Safety.
RFK Jr. announced a halt to all U.S. funding for the global Gavi vaccine alliance. One expert calls it a "travesty and a nightmare."
Living in Colorado often means enjoying the outdoors, but it also exposes Coloradans to more ultraviolet radiation than those who live at sea level. Dr. Lindsey Fish joined CBS Colorado in the studio to share ways to reduce the risk of skin damage and cancer.
In Colorado, wearing sunscreen is important because the elevation exposes us to more UV rays. That also means a higher risk of skin cancer. One Colorado mom has developed her own sunscreen with ingredients she trusts, and that her kids will use.
Denver-based esthetician Rachel Pizii talks about the trends and debunks myths associated with skin care.
A Coloradan named James Martinez has been in the ICU for a week after being bitten by a mosquito.
Two people in Adams County have tested positive for West Nile Virus, which has seen a significant increase in mosquitoes in the state. Dr. Lindsey Fish, Internal Medicine with Urgent Care at Denver Health, shared what you need to know about mosquito-borne illnesses and how to protect yourself.
Police in Timnath are looking for information on a grass fire that broke out late Saturday night.
Keystone Resort brought back its celebration of our service members with the Military Winter Games, welcoming active duty and former service members for a weekend of competition and connection on the slopes.
The City of Denver wants to bring the first-ever full-service restaurant to Civic Center Park.
Three Colorado residents are currently serving prison sentences following a 16-year-old girl's drug overdose.
The Denver Police Department is warning residents to be aware of a scam in which suspects call, claiming to be from the victim's bank.
Paddleboats and surrey bikes have been a popular activity at both Wash Park and City Park in Denver for decades. The company who operates them says the city is pushing them out and taking over their idea.
Months after a devastating fire destroyed a shopping center in Colorado's Nederland community, the cleanup of the building remains in limbo.
Organizers say they're working on creating protest infrastructure in Denver, with near-constant protests and actions.
The former analyst, who worked at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and is accused of falsifying DNA test results, putting hundreds of criminal case outcomes into question.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston boasted a 45% reduction in street homelessness since 2023, but overall homelessness — sheltered and unsheltered — is still on the rise, local nonprofits say.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Breezy Johnson took the lead early on after flying down the mountain in 1:36.10. It is her first-ever Olympic medal.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Colorado health officials have issued a safety notice over batches of marijuana contaminated with yeast and mold sold in 31 stores across the state over the past two-and-a-half months.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
On Colorado's Eastern Plains, danger can strike faster than help can reach you. For one rancher in Sterling, a simple chore in his land turned into the fight of his life.
People who call 911 in Aurora for non-emergency medical issues now have the option to be connected to a doctor virtually instead of having an ambulance sent to their location.
Here's how much Bad Bunny earned from his halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
Colorado health officials have issued a safety notice over batches of marijuana contaminated with yeast and mold sold in 31 stores across the state over the past two-and-a-half months.
Design plans for the community include walking trails, play areas, community gardens, and indoor gathering spaces. The property sits next to Expo Park and a city recreation center, the Highline Canal Trail, and transit access.
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Denver drivers continue to be impacted by a change in how parking tickets are disputed. That system changed in September, when the city eliminated the ability to dispute parking tickets online.
Former Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen, who retired as chief in 2022, plans to announce next week that he is running for a seat on Denver City Council.
Colorado parents are raising concerns after a dispute between their school district and its water provider put the school's future firefighting water supply in question.
An Arapahoe County judge ordered Aurora resident Daniel Alexander Ashby to stand trial for felony assault, after witnesses say Ashby body-slammed defense lawyer H. Michael Steinberg in a courthouse hallway last December.
Newly released documents from the Lakeside Police Department say former Sgt. Howard Prince admitted to cheating on his time records, but also said that in an interview, the sergeant said he didn't know why he falsified his time sheets.
