UnitedHealth says it's under federal investigation for civil fraud
The health-care giant said it has started complying with both criminal and civil requests from federal investigators and it was cooperating with them.
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The health-care giant said it has started complying with both criminal and civil requests from federal investigators and it was cooperating with them.
The birth rate in the U.S. dropped to a record low in 2024 with fewer than 1.6 children per woman, newly-released federal data shows.
The data, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also showed a significant increase in COVID-related emergency room visits for young children.
A passionate group placed dozens of brightly colored signs all around Denver's Washington Park. They want them to be visible, much like their cause: putting an end to bicycle fatalities.
James Grevious says healthy people build strong communities, and he hopes he can continue to make his community stronger for the future by offering a place with healthy food accessible to community members who rely on SNAP.
The ready-to-eat sausage products may be contaminated with pieces of plastic, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service said.
Jennifer Frederick didn't understand why she had a growing lump under her skin. A doctor returned a devastating diagnosis.
Federal money is helping two major health campuses provide additional care in their own backyard.
A Coloradan named James Martinez has been in the ICU for a week with West Nile virus after being bitten by a mosquito. His family is speaking out about what happened in hopes of warning others.
The 26th annual Donor Dash takes place this weekend in Denver, and among the participants will be a Coloradan whose life was changed drastically by transplantation.
President Trump said Coca-Cola has agreed to use cane sugar in its U.S. cola, which is currently sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup. Is one of them actually better for your health?
Colorado teacher Kyle Wimmer works at at high school in the Adams County school district and sees just how prevalent vapes and nicotine products are within the student body.
President Trump's spending and tax bill could slash federal funding for social programs, jeopardizing vital companionship, meal delivery and health‐monitoring services for isolated older adults, some experts say.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired chief of staff Heather Flick Melanson and top policy adviser Hannah Anderson.
Colorado, California, and Montana have passed neural data privacy laws meant to prevent the exploitation of brain information collected by consumer products.
Parents may have heard differing vaccine recommendations depending on the source. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently changed CDC guidance while the American Academy of Pediatrics kept its own recommendations. That means some advice for healthy kids and pregnant women is now conflicting.
The Healthy Kids Expo is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Gold Crown Field House in Lakewood.
The pacemaker he has is a new technology, something called a "leadless pacemaker," that goes completely inside the chest with no wire. According to the manufacturer, it's 93% smaller than a traditional device.
The Colorado Health Foundation's Pulse Poll is helping to determine what is having biggest impact on people's health across the state.
Some cottontail rabbits in Fort Collins have been drawing attention because they have wart-like growths on their faces that look like horns. The rabbits are infected with the relatively common Shope papillomavirus.
Aerospace experts say not only will this get them interested in this field, but it will also fill those much-needed jobs to keep running. There were already 700 kids getting involved in the event
Denver could see four consecutive days of record-breaking warmth from Thursday through Sunday.
Bri Crittendon is a generational talent. If you want to know what makes this McDonald's All-American tick, just ask her boyfriend, CU freshman guard Josiah Sanders.
The hubs offer support beyond traditional K-12 education, such as GED classes, workshops, and citizenship classes. Its newest service is helping young adults with disabilities.
Several communities in Colorado's foothills were impacted by power outages due to high winds and severe fire danger last week and into the weekend.
Bri Crittendon is a generational talent. If you want to know what makes this McDonald's All-American tick, just ask her boyfriend, CU freshman guard Josiah Sanders.
Denver Public Schools’ community Hubs program launched just a few years ago and its success is propelling expansion.
Colorado State University reopened campus on Monday after a closure due to high winds and damage last week.
Several hundred people were still without power in some of Colorado's foothills communities after strong winds and high fire danger over the weekend.
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Bri Crittendon is a generational talent. If you want to know what makes this McDonald's All-American tick, just ask her boyfriend, CU freshman guard Josiah Sanders.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
There's been a lot of talk about whether Denver would be a good place for the PWHL to expand. The crowd that showed up on Sunday is a good indication that they would be well supported.
As the Colorado Avalanche took to the ice for their morning skate at Ball Arena on Tuesday, 17-year-old Sabrina Cassano stood along the glass smiling ear to ear.
Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 43rd goal and scored the winning goal in a shootout, lifting the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday in a matchup between two of the NHL's top four teams in points.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
Hyundai's announcement came after a child died in an incident involving a Palisade vehicle, which the car maker said is still under investigation.
In remarks ahead of a meeting with the Kennedy Center board of trustees, Mr. Trump provided an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Small adjustments, like maintaining a steady speed while driving, can help maximize fuel efficiency, experts say.
Gas prices have jumped almost 79 cents per gallon from a month ago, raising fresh inflation concerns.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
President Trump said White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will "continue doing the job she loves" even while undergoing treatment for early stage breast cancer.
In remarks ahead of a meeting with the Kennedy Center board of trustees, Mr. Trump provided an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Colorado health officials have identified two additional cases of measles, bringing the total number to nine in the Broomfield outbreak.
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
A measles outbreak tied to local schools has some parents in the Broomfield community weighing difficult decisions about everyday activities, especially those with infants too young to be vaccinated.
Aerospace experts say not only will this get them interested in this field, but it will also fill those much-needed jobs to keep running. There were already 700 kids getting involved in the event
Hyundai's announcement came after a child died in an incident involving a Palisade vehicle, which the car maker said is still under investigation.
Small adjustments, like maintaining a steady speed while driving, can help maximize fuel efficiency, experts say.
Gas prices have jumped almost 79 cents per gallon from a month ago, raising fresh inflation concerns.
Some economists think the Fed, facing inflationary pressures from rising energy prices, may not cut interest rates at all this year.
Prosecutors in El Paso County have decided not to pursue criminal charges against a youth hockey coach in southern Colorado, saying there is insufficient evidence to prosecute him.
Law enforcement authorities in Arizona have arrested and jailed a former Colorado resident, Keith Carl Jones, on sex-related charges, 30 years after he was connected to the unsolved disappearance of a Castle Rock woman.
There's harsh criticism of a Colorado police officer charged with failing to report a crash -- a crash investigators say he was partially responsible for while off-duty. Some of the strongest criticism is coming from an unexpected place.
A CBS Colorado investigation has learned the City of Denver has spent $110,000 on a 14-month investigation of Denver Police Division Chief Magen Dodge, but is refusing to release the completed investigation, which was finalized three months ago.
A Colorado family is calling for change and sharing their struggle after a clinical trial their son relied on suddenly ended.