Why more seniors are turning to cannabis use
Between 2021 and 2023, cannabis use among Americans 65 and older went up 46%, according to a recent study.
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Between 2021 and 2023, cannabis use among Americans 65 and older went up 46%, according to a recent study.
Do you reach for chilled sodas and frozen treats when it gets hot? A new study from Nature Climate Change journal found Americans consume more added sugar when temperatures rise.
The Trump administration has pushed a significant amount of health costs to states, whose budgets may already be strained by declining state tax revenues, a slowdown in pandemic spending, and economic uncertainty.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
Emily Robichau said her family prepared for the worst when her 1-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive tumor.
A Fort Morgan boy is heading home after a terrifying medical emergency at recess, one that doctors say is like what happened to NFL player Damar Hamlin.
As President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raise concerns about autism and the use of Tylenol by pregnant women, here's what medical research shows.
People sickened in the Salmonella outbreak linked to home delivery Metabolic Meals lived in 10 states, the CDC said.
Staff at McKee Medical Center have been notified that the emergency room department at the Loveland hospital will be closed later this year.
Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment have put out a new public health order to make it easier to get the shot.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy denied pressuring the ousted CDC director to preapprove vaccine recommendations.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
Large majorities say COVID vaccines should be more available to those who want them, but many say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s policies are making vaccines less available.
A large group of current and former HHS staffers are pushing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to either resign or be fired, after weeks of tumult at the health agency.
Florida and other states have required several vaccines for kids attending school for decades. They protect against diseases like measles, polio, chickenpox and hepatitis B.
Seasonal Affective Disorder can impact many Coloradans as the days become shorter. Dr. Casey Wolf, a psychiatrist with WellPower, talks about why so many people are sad during the winter months.
One Colorado doctor aims to create a safe space for women who come to her with symptoms of menopause.
Savannah Bernal, an injury prevention coordinator with HCA HealthONE Swedish, talks about keeping those little trick-or-treaters safe this Halloween.
Dr, Chris Post, a physician at AdventHealth Parker, shared some safety tips, including watch out for allergy risks and be aware of physical dangers where cars and children are present.
Christina Somes was diagnosed with breast cancer years ago, shocking her and her family. After completing treatment in 2017, she set out to help others and founded the Colorado Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation.
Authorities overseeing the firefight against the week-old Willow Fire west of Leadville issued new evacuation and pre-evacuation orders Sunday morning after the blaze grew by nearly 1,000 acres in 24 hours.
Dozens of Cal Fire firefighters and firefighting equipment were deployed to Colorado on Saturday to assist crews battling the 85,000-acre Aspen Acres Fire, which has been burning for nearly a week.
21-year-old Izabella Gomez is facing a long road to recovery after suffering life-threatening injuries in a Denver crash her family says was caused by a suspected impaired driver.
On Saturday, Colorado officials placed residents between the Willow Fire and Leadville under pre-evacuation status.
Even after the 4th of July ends, there are still plenty of fun things happening in the Denver area this weekend.
During a recent raid on a home in Limon, Colorado, deputies say they discovered stolen firearms, narcotics, and a lethal booby trap, among other items.
A suspected drunk driver rear-ended a Colorado State Patrol cruiser as the trooper was pulling over an unlicensed driver early Saturday morning on Interstate 70.
Denver police say they've made multiple arrests and impounded vehicles in an effort to crack down on street racing.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
21-year-old Izabella Gomez is facing a long road to recovery after suffering life-threatening injuries in a Denver crash her family says was caused by a suspected impaired driver.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
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.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
On Friday, Denver Summit FC celebrated another major milestone with the opening of the team's new performance center in Centennial.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
The newspaper for the American military has long taken pride in its editorial independence. But under the Trump administration, restrictions have been imposed, and the Pentagon's chief spokesman has vowed to rid the paper of "woke distractions."
After the pope's visit to the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, the U.S. Embassy said the ambassador to the Holy See gave Leo a commemorative baseball, an apple pie and a U.S. World Cup jersey.
The remains of a Revolutionary War soldier were identified as a young man from Maryland just before America's 250th anniversary.
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
Polls closed in the state primary election on June 30. Many days later, there was still no projected winner in one race.
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
The gift comes months after Belgium's diamond industry won the removal of U.S. tariffs on diamond imports.
After defeating the longest-serving member of Colorado's congressional delegation in the Democratic primary election for Colorado's First Congressional District, Melat Kiros is looking to the future of her role in the party that is undergoing some change.
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.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for nearly 20 counties, warning that smoke from large fires could bring periods of moderate to heavy smoke.
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Larimer County in Northern Colorado confirms first human case of West Nile virus this year
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
A year after President Trump signed the sweeping tax and spending package, its effects on households, businesses and federal programs are increasingly evident.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
June's payroll gains were much lower than the 100,000 new hires that economists had predicted.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
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.