Life expectancy in U.S. hit record high of 79 years in 2024, CDC says
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
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U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
The recall affects several batches of the 5.5-ounce Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits, the FDA said.
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
A Denver woman says repeated mold concerns at her apartment complex have left her feeling unsafe in her home and worried about her child's health, prompting her to contact the city.
A father and daughter are finally together at a Broncos home game after a double lung transplant made it possible for Jessica Del Toro, who has pulmonary hypertension, to be in the Mile High City.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has confirmed that a third child has died in Colorado from an influenza-associated illness so far for the 2025-2026 respiratory disease season.
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
Hospitals across Colorado are urging people to roll up their sleeves and donate blood as supplies drop during one of the most demanding times of the year.
Giving blood right now is crucial amid an ongoing nationwide shortage, the Red Cross says. On Tuesday, the members of the Colorado House of Representatives and the State Senate are giving blood to help fix this severe shortage.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
This year, AdventHealth says it will roll out close to 800 cameras in hospital rooms and urgent care centers across Colorado to add a virtual layer of care.
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
The Roots Family Center reached its goal of opening a new space for its services, which include a community doula program.
Lindsey Fish, a doctor specializing in Internal Medicine with Urgent Care at Denver Health, spoke about National Children's Dental Health Month.
The University of Colorado Cancer Center has been selected by the National Cancer Institute as one of just eight hubs nationwide to evaluate new multi‑cancer detection blood tests.
Dr. Scott Joy, internal medicine physician with HCA HealthONE Englewood Primary Care talks about how to keep those healthy habits going way past the new year.
National Wear Red Day in support of women's cardiovascular health, as cardiovascular disease is the no. 1 killer of women in the U.S. Dr. Reynaria Pitts, a Cardiologist with Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates, discusses why this is important.
A First Alert Weather Day is in place for Tuesday for a cool down and much needed chance for rain.
In an effort to encourage more young skiers and snowboarders, Vail Resorts is offering a special rate for Epic and EpicLocal Passes for the 2026-2027 season.
A crash in Greeley claimed two lives when police say a car collided with the back of a trailer being hauled by a semi.
After decades of being an architectural staple in Northern Colorado, the City of Greeley has closed its longtime City Hall building and will soon demolish it.
Olympic City's newest celebrities are back home in Colorado with new hardware. Just weeks after competing at the Games, Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea are already back on the ice and others at the rink are eager to see them.
Parker police discovered more than 100 suspected fentanyl pills and illegal drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop.
Denver has been named among the finalists to host the DNC in 2028.
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The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Adams County Health Department confirmed a new case of measles on Monday and are warning Broomfield and Westminster residents about possible exposure.
The Girls & Science kick-off event features a Teen Zone this year thanks to companies like Swire Coca-Cola.
Olympic City's newest celebrities are back home in Colorado with new hardware. Just weeks after competing at the Games, Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea are already back on the ice and others at the rink are eager to see them.
The University of Colorado community is mourning the death of quarterback Dominiq Ponder, who was killed in a car crash. Monday was supposed to mark the start of spring football practice.
Whether it's scoring or rebounding, Olivia Reed Thyne legacy at Colorado Mesa is cemented.
On Sunday evening, Coach Prime announced the death of University of Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
U.S. financial markets are rebounding after shedding more than 1,200 points in earlier trading on Tuesday.
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
President Trump on Monday listed four reasons why the U.S. launched its attack on Iran, initiating what he said he expects to be a weeks-long war.
The first American service members to die in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran were killed in an apparent Iranian drone attack on a makeshift office space in Kuwait, sources told CBS News.
Four different district court judges found President Trump's executive orders targeting the law firms were unconstitutional.
President Trump on Monday listed four reasons why the U.S. launched its attack on Iran, initiating what he said he expects to be a weeks-long war.
The first American service members to die in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran were killed in an apparent Iranian drone attack on a makeshift office space in Kuwait, sources told CBS News.
Holly Bennett was charged with drug possession, and she's now speaking out against the drug test used by police.
Four different district court judges found President Trump's executive orders targeting the law firms were unconstitutional.
The DNC is announcing Monday that the 2028 national convention will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, CBS News has learned.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Adams County Health Department confirmed a new case of measles on Monday and are warning Broomfield and Westminster residents about possible exposure.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says a Broomfield child with a confirmed case of measles recently visited multiple locations across the metro area while they were contagious.
In a few days federal funding will be ending for pediatric brain tumor research, and doctors and families are wrapping up clinical trials and trying to transition the lifesaving work elsewhere.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued a warning about a possible measles exposure at Denver International Airport and a church in Littleton last weekend.
U.S. financial markets are rebounding after shedding more than 1,200 points in earlier trading on Tuesday.
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
The plan for a church to purchase a section of strip mall near the library in Castle Rock would force a couple of longtime businesses to close.
The Iran war is renewing concerns about the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. A prolonged closure could sharply drive up oil prices, experts said.
Nearly 150 burned cars now fill Jason Rol's lot at his car shop, Rol Race Motorsports, in Thornton. After a grass fire, his business estimates a total of nearly $1 million in damages across all his lots.
A Colorado family is calling for change and sharing their struggle after a clinical trial their son relied on suddenly ended.
The case of a police officer who allegedly fled after off-duty road rage incident that ended in crash on I-25 is highlighting the hiring pressures small departments in Colorado face.
A popular youth hockey coach in southern Colorado has been arrested for investigation of felony child abuse after colliding on the ice with one of his players in a case that one of the coach's supporters called a "terrifying precedent for youth sports across the country."
A Denver judge this week ordered an area pastor, Tilo Lopez, to pay a family $311,000 in restitution after Lopez was criminally prosecuted in connection with a construction project he said he would do for the family.
The filing comes months after a judge ordered the company to pay more than $116 million for its role in the 2021 death of 6-year-old Wongel Estifanos.