FDA picks critic of COVID boosters to be new top vaccines official
Dr. Vinay Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who Prasad had called "dangerous."
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Dr. Vinay Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who Prasad had called "dangerous."
Researchers found people given a shingles vaccine had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart failure and coronary heart disease.
The cuts at the National Institutes of Health blindsided staff, after reassurances that no further layoffs were planned.
In recent weeks, Social Security has been plagued by problems related to technology, system errors, and even the marking of living people as dead.
Laid-off employees ranged from those working in firefighter health programs, to those approving new respirators.
There were at least 111 cases of measles reported in the last week of March, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Sneezing this spring? Here's why seasonal allergies are so bad this year and what you can do to feel better, according to experts.
Since flu season is still ongoing, data is preliminary and may change, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Experts say it will likely increase.
The Children's Diabetes Foundation is hosting its annual EPIC Diabetes Conference, which is a one-stop resource for all the latest diabetes information.
The Department of Health and Human Services said it is redirecting funding from what it calls a wasteful Biden-era project on next-generation COVID vaccines.
The SharkNinja pressure cookers, sold at retailers including Walmart and Amazon, have sparked 26 lawsuits after reports of burn injuries.
When Chris Atwood was nearing kidney failure, his coworker stepped up to help.
Deaths from diabetes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Colorado has seen a dramatic decline in drug overdose deaths over the past year, with the steepest reduction coming from fentanyl.
The threat of the avian flu continues to increase as household cats are experiencing increased levels of infections and deaths.
Colorado Access President Annie Lee spoke about the "shift" in health care in the state that will result from the "big, beautiful bill." A Medicaid recipient also provided her reaction.
Dr. Joseph Ponce is an ER Physician with AdventHealth Porter and he talks about the most common injuries over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is awarding $3 million in grant funding from settlements of lawsuits against drug companies to provide free naloxone to nonprofits across the state to help prevent overdose deaths.
Dr. Lindsey Fish, Internal Medicine with Urgent Care at Denver Health, explains how prevention starts with awareness of mosquito-borne diseases.
Dr. Andrew LaBelle, a Pulmonologist from HCA HealthONE, talks about the health risks associated with poor air quality.
A new wildfire sparked on Sunday in western Colorado, prompting Garfield County officials to issue an evacuation order for nearby residents. All evacuations were lifted before 10 p.m. Sunday.
Ranchers in the path of the Aspen Acres Fire are not only rushing to get their animals out, but they're also helping others save their herds as the fire approaches.
On the busiest boating weekend in the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife was at Chatfield Reservoir, ensuring everyone stayed safe by conducting a BUI checkpoint.
Denver police say a man charged at officers with a long kitchen knife, and an officer responded by opening fire.
Denver police say they've made multiple arrests and impounded vehicles in an effort to crack down on street racing.
Firefighters responded to house fires overnight in Aurora and Parker.
In this week's edition of Making Ends Meet, parents can save money on youth sports with different organizations.
Soccer fans can watch the U.S. take on Belgium at different watch parties across Denver on Monday night.
A cat and a lizard were rescued from burning home in Lakewood after two propane tanks exploded in the garage.
The Willow Fire continues to grow and new evacuations were ordered in the wildfire burning near Leadville.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week to ask whether the organization was going to review the situation, sources told CBS News.
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.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week to ask whether the organization was going to review the situation, sources told CBS News.
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.
