Are We Growing Numb To The Opioid Epidemic?
"Addiction Solution" author Lloyd I. Sederer, MD, asks if we're growing desensitized to the opioid epidemic.
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"Addiction Solution" author Lloyd I. Sederer, MD, asks if we're growing desensitized to the opioid epidemic.
Madi Michaud reaches up to the sky in a final stretch before setting off on a jog. The Thornton teen exercises now with new vigor.
More attention is being placed on opioid abuse in Colorado now that Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed five bills into law that address the crisis.
A second case of rabies has been discovered in Elbert County according to the counties Department of Health and Human Services.
A new emergency vehicle is designed to provide better aid at the scene and help keep patients out of the hospital.
The device is the subject of nearly 27,000 complaints to the FDA since its approval in 2002
In an effort to encourage young adults with disabilities to enter the workforce, those with University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora participated in "Project SEARCH."
For one week in May, a surgeon at Denver Health is learning a new procedure. He is being taught gender reassignment surgery, male to female.
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper held had a ceremonial signing for a new law that could potentially save lives.
Denver Health is preparing to become the only hospital in Colorado, and one of a select few in the country, to offer gender reassignment surgery.
There is new help available for post 9/11 veterans and their families who have been experiencing mental health issues.
A new memorial has 42,000 prescription bottles on display that represent the 42,000 lives lost nationwide to opioid addiction.
One Highlands Ranch man has taken his battle with ALS to the government.
Children's Hospital Colorado put on a prom for teenage patients who might not otherwise get to experience the rite of passage.
Doctors say a fifth grader in Castle Rock has a small brain tumor in the area of the pituitary gland which helps control hormones.
As Colorado remembers those lost in the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, a new 9/11 memorial was unveiled at the headquarters of the Colorado Army and Air National Guard.
Xcel employees, friends, family, and customers are taking part in the utility's Day of Service, helping nonprofits across the state.
In Denver, a memorial now stands Friday for the United Airlines workers killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman says he opposes an effort by the Trump administration to revoke temporary protected status from Salvadorans.
APD says a woman accused of stealing an older victim's necklace in a grocery store parking lot may be connected to other so-called "blessing scams," a type of jewelry theft investigators say has surfaced about a dozen times in the city over the past year.
The Roosevelt Rough Riders faced off against the Windsor Wizards on Friday night, winning 34-7. The night also served a special purpose, honoring those who serve in the military.
Twenty-five years ago, the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks fundamentally changed our world. As Colorado remembers that day, a new 9/11 memorial was unveiled at the Colorado Army and Air National Guard headquarters.
A Colorado State Patrol Trooper intentionally hit a wrong-way driver head on in an effort to protect other drivers on the road. He spoke with CBS Colorado, saying he is proud of the decision he made to stop the threat in its tracks.
The Aurora Police Department is warning the public about a scam often targeting older and non-English speakers. APD says a woman accused of stealing an older victim's necklace in a grocery store parking lot may be connected to other so-called "blessing scams," a type of jewelry theft investigators say has surfaced about a dozen times in the city over the past year.
The Aurora Police Department is warning the public about a scam often targeting older and non-English speakers.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
The Broncos are highlighting their stadium's new food and drink options for their upcoming 2026 season.
The Border War between Colorado State University and the University of Wyoming returns this weekend, continuing one of the oldest rivalries in college football.
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
Playing together at the U.S. Open in New York for the first time in four years, Serena and Venus Williams lost in a three-set thriller match in the first round of the women's doubles tournament.
The CIA released 71 reports from the months and years leading up to 9/11, providing a new look at what the spy agency told two presidents before the deadly strikes.
A mistrial was declared in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision. One of the jurors shares details on their deliberations in an interview with Gayle King.
An American Airlines reservations agent who took Betty Ong's historic 9/11 call recalls the flight attendant's bravery.
The report comes at a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve, which is scheduled to meet next week to decide whether to hike interest rates.
One Canadian whiskey maker has found a workaround to Trump's Canadian alcohol ban.
The CIA released 71 reports from the months and years leading up to 9/11, providing a new look at what the spy agency told two presidents before the deadly strikes.
One Canadian whiskey maker has found a workaround to Trump's Canadian alcohol ban.
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
Clean air advocates are asking local and state leaders in Colorado to act on the unhealthy ozone levels and their impacts.
If passed, the legislation would expand eligibility for residents in 57 Colorado zip codes to get compensation based on a list of eligible diseases and cancers, and would include coverage for workers and residents known as "downwinders."
The report comes at a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve, which is scheduled to meet next week to decide whether to hike interest rates.
One Canadian whiskey maker has found a workaround to Trump's Canadian alcohol ban.
The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.
The price of diesel has soared more than 60% over the last year, a surge energy experts say is likely to continue. Here's why.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
Evergreen High has two new members of its community -- two dogs whose presence has become part of the daily rhythm of the school, offering students and staff something they desperately needed after a shooting shattered their sense of safety.
Denver's Board of Ethics voted unanimously to investigate two complaints against City Attorney Miko Brown.
A former student and her parents are suing a church and school, alleging officials failed to protect the girl from a music director who they say sexually assaulted her when she was 13 and then failed to properly respond when concerns surfaced.
Despite having health insurance, families in Colorado have been hit with massive medical bills after their babies spent time in NICUs.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's security detail drew his gun on a man at Union Station last week, the mayor's office said Monday.
