Drug for extreme hunger offers clues to obesity's complexity
A new drug is helping families who've spent years padlocking fridges, chaining garbage cans, and hiding food as their children with Prader-Willi syndrome deal with unrelenting hunger.
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A new drug is helping families who've spent years padlocking fridges, chaining garbage cans, and hiding food as their children with Prader-Willi syndrome deal with unrelenting hunger.
Boulder County Public Health says a vaccinated Colorado resident returned from Europe with the measles.
The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.
The NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 variant was linked to a large surge of hospitalizations in parts of Asia earlier this year.
The organization is made up of EMTs, nurses and paramedics who will be at the protest, ready to respond to any medical emergencies.
An estimated 4 million Americans will lose health insurance over the next decade if Congress doesn't extend enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace coverage.
Average age also increased for first-time moms, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts say there are a few reasons why.
World Blood Donor Day is this weekend. Every year, on June 14, the day is a global tribute to the millions of voluntary, unpaid blood donors who give others a second chance at life.
News of their removal comes after the firing of the CDC's outside vaccine advisers.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the previous roster of the CDC's vaccine advisers on Monday.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has confirmed 14 cases of measles across the state.
Some Zicam and Orajel products are being recalled after fungi was found in the cotton swab components, federal health officials said.
The changes come as the CDC advisory panel prepared to issue new vaccine guidelines.
The proposed budget for the Department of Health and Human Services slashes CDC and NIH funding in favor of the new Administration for a Healthy America.
In Colorado, about one-in-two men and two-in-five women will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetimes. It's a common disease in our state, with about 25,000 Coloradans diagnosed every year.
August is Immunization Awareness Month and Dr. Olukemi Akinrinola from AdventHealth talks about the importance of vaccines as children head back to school.
A retired orthopedic surgeon's doctors at Denver Health used new technology to help heal his fractured pelvis.
DOCS Dental is an organization of dentists and staff that provide on-base family and general dental care for military communities worldwide.
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.
A new storm system will bring heavy, wet snow that may weigh down tree branches and power lines. This could lead to scattered power outages, especially for areas in and near the foothills.
Nursery and irrigation experts with SiteOne Landscape Supply in Windsor say there are some things you can do to try and prevent damage to some plants and pipes.
The Force was strong with a Coloradan in Castle Rock on Star Wars Day in 2026!
On any given morning inside a warehouse off Alameda Avenue, you'll find a hard-working group on an assembly line, carefully and proudly producing boxes of goods for sale to the community.
Motorized boating permits have been suspended for the 2026 season for Windsor Lake in Northern Colorado.
Those with sprouting plants in Northern Colorado may need to prepare for them to take a slight hit when it comes to the snowstorm expected this week. Nursery and irrigation experts with SiteOne Landscape Supply in Windsor say there are some things residents can do to try to prevent damage to some plants and pipes.
The Colorado Avalanche are currently playing in the second round against the Minnesota Wild.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston didn't mince words in response to a letter sent last week from the Department of Justice threatening to sue unless the city stops enforcing its so-called ban on "assault weapons."
Fashion is on full display in Denver. CBS Colorado's Mekialaya White emceed Denver Fashion Week's Society Show, styled by Fashion Designer of the Year, Alicia Rau of Bête Noir.
Guanella Pass has been open to drivers in Colorado's mountains since April 16. A snowstorm that's headed to Colorado may result in dangerous conditions on the pass.
The Colorado Avalanche quickly drove away any doubt the team would be ready to start the second round Sunday.
On Sunday, the Colorado Avalanche are facing another one of the top teams in the NHL.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Held every spring in Louisville, Kentucky, the event is also known for its over-the-top hats and vibrant suits and dresses.
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.
Search and rescue efforts were still underway as of Monday after the two U.S. Army soldiers went missing off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend while off duty during a training exercise.
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said on Sunday that the U.S should be considering a broader question of strategy in the war with Iran.
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
As the Colorado ski season comes to a close, a pair of high country resorts are still squeezing in some final turns.
While touring the Marvin Foote Youth Services Center, Colorado state officials described the efforts behind massive changes being made to operations across juvenile detention facilities statewide.
Another Colorado family has come forward after they say they were charged thousands of dollars for having a lock changed.
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.
