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April is Donate Life Month, and while Colorado has one of the highest rates of organ donors in the country, with 62% of people registered, nearly 2,000 Coloradans are still on the waiting list for a transplant.
Colorado resident Steven Geer has been doing what he has to since his kidneys stopped functioning, but access to care has been difficult to reach in the High Country.
Nearly half of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities was laid off.
Cabot butter is being recalled across seven states over concerns that it could contain coliform, a bacteria found in fecal matter.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed health program cuts and the measles vaccine in his first network TV interview since joining the Trump administration.
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
There are now three confirmed cases of measles in Colorado. All investigations are ongoing and are typically handled at the county level with support from the state.
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
The CDC's team of lead poisoning experts remained off the job a week after the sweeping HHS layoffs.
Consumers fraudulently enrolled in Affordable Care Act coverage could receive unexpected tax bills — possibly their only clue they've been victimized.
Pharmaceutical companies accused of fueling the nation's opioid crisis are paying state and local governments billions of dollars in legal settlements. But how much are victims getting?
Misinformation about measles and the MMR vaccine can put people at risk. Here's what to know.
A Colorado baby recently in Mexico with family has become the second reported measles case in Colorado in 2025.
Colorado recently issued its first license to a psilocybin healing center in downtown Denver.
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
When Chris Atwood was nearing kidney failure, his co-worker stepped up to help.
CBS Colorado's Lauren Whitney interviewed Steve Carleton of Porch Light Health on National Fentanyl Awareness Day.
The American Lung Association's 2025 "State of the Air" report ranks the Denver-Aurora-Greeley area as sixth worst in the country for air quality, with 13.7 days of high ozone pollution. Colorado Springs ranked 23rd on the list.
Infertility week, recognized each April, aims to break the stigma and spark important conversation around reproductive health, emotional wellbeing and access to care.
BizLifeCon will have workshops and discussions about topics relevant to women in their 40s, 50s and 60s, and it's in Denver April 26 & 27. Learn more at SecondActWomen.com.
Colorado snowstorm totals range from more than two feet to just three inches, so far on Wednesday, depending on your neighborhood.
A $17 million estate in Evergreen could become a recovery center for victims of trauma, but neighbors have a lot of questions and concerns.
With a potential economic benefit of hundreds of millions of dollars, Colorado Democrats and Republicans have an interest in Denver winning the bid.
There's a reason experts say to wait until after Mother's Day to plant in Colorado. Here's what you can do with downed tree limbs and debris in Denver, Aurora, and Jefferson County.
The Gateway High School senior is about to graduate near the top of his class, and as one of a select group of students statewide to earn the prestigious Boettcher Scholarship, which covers the full cost of attending a four-year college in Colorado.
A $17 million estate in Evergreen could become a recovery center for victims of trauma, but neighbors have a lot of questions and concerns.
While police have not yet determined the cause of the crash, a grieving Denver mom says some witnesses reported that the driver that struck her son and a friend was on their phone at the time.
One couple in Lakewood say that after they lost power, they worked their remote jobs from a nearby coffee shop.
Loveland Pass saw lots of snow on Wednesday and, with it, lots of skiers, eager to ski some fresh powder after the state's lowest snowpack in over 100 years.
Homeowners from Ken Caryl to Green Mountain and further north in Applewood didn't seem to mind the extra work of clearing snow, downed branches, and other debris, embracing the much-needed moisture that the snowstorm brought.
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.
Gas prices are now 52% higher than prior to the Iran war, with drivers paying $1.56 more per gallon, data shows.
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is being questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three people and infected multiple others, officials said.
With a potential economic benefit of hundreds of millions of dollars, Colorado Democrats and Republicans have an interest in Denver winning the bid.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is being questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
A bill aimed at helping home cooks turn their kitchens into businesses is moving forward at the Colorado Capitol, but concerns about food safety and privacy are fueling debate.
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.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three people and infected multiple others, officials said.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
A $17 million estate in Evergreen could become a recovery center for victims of trauma, but neighbors have a lot of questions and concerns.
With a potential economic benefit of hundreds of millions of dollars, Colorado Democrats and Republicans have an interest in Denver winning the bid.
Gas prices are now 52% higher than prior to the Iran war, with drivers paying $1.56 more per gallon, data shows.
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
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.
