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Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, has become a key tool in curbing overdoes resulting from the nation's opioid abuse epidemic.
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Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, has become a key tool in curbing overdoes resulting from the nation's opioid abuse epidemic.
A federal judge has ordered a Colorado company to recall more than 900,000 powerful, small magnets that could harm children.
A growing number of states are weighing whether to legalize marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. But for many veterans, the debate is already over.
After a more than five year battle with cancer, Delaney Clements doesn't have to fight anymore. The teenager took her last breath early Monday morning.
You probably know someone who thinks he or she is allergic to penicillin. CBS4 Health Specialist Kathy Walsh took an unscientific survey on Denver's 16th Street Mall.
The recreation center In Lafayette reopened Monday morning but the pool will remain closed after 22 people -- mostly children -- got sick on Saturday.
A total of 22 people were taken to the hospital late Saturday afternoon after an apparent chemical incident in Lafayette.
Some state lawmakers are calling for the Environmental Protection Agency to halt implementation of new air quality standards when it comes to ozone or smog.
Some patients are forgoing pills altogether and having medications implanted into their arms instead.
There was a move to cut out the hidden cost of health care at the state Capitol, and to make sure patients know what they're paying for. The bill failed but a state senator is still determined to raise awareness of the problem.
A Seattle hospital has urged more than 1,300 patients to get tested for hepatitis and HIV after a former surgery technician was charged with stealing and swapping syringes in Colorado.
Chipotle is giving away free burritos to combat the eeriness of empty stores and to convince people that its food is safe.
Bearing the residual scars of combat, Colorado veterans are now reaching for Namaste and feeling a sense of hope.
An NFL official has acknowledged a link between football and the brain disease CTE for the first time.
We associate stroke with the elderly. Nearly three-quarters of all strokes do occur in people over the age of 65. But a teenager from Fort Lupton is proof that kids of all ages can have strokes too.
Investigators believe a 2015-2019 white Subaru Outback struck a bicyclist just after midnight on July 27.
With 90 days until the midterm elections, House Democrats are expanding the map of Republican-held congressional districts they believe they can potentially flip this fall.
The emerald ash borer continues to progress south along the Front Range. The wood-boring beetle is native to Asia and has killed millions of trees in the U.S. since first being found in Michigan in 2002.
A new time capsule is giving Coloradans the chance to decide how future generations will remember life in 2026.
Nearly a year after identifying Burnham Yard as the preferred site for a new stadium, the Broncos say they're still on track to open a new home in 2031.
Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has begun a paving project on South Platte River Drive and has closed the road between Santa Fe Drive and Florida Avenue until August 21.
The Indian Creek Fire has sparked east of Steamboat Springs and has burned 15 acres. Mandatory and voluntary evacuations are in place for residents in the area.
Eaton High School is set to hold a celebration of life for the three former graduates who died in a rollover crash after the driver lost control of the car.
Adams County firefighters shared a video of a bear in the Rio Blanco Fire burn area that is near Pagosa Springs.
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Nearly a year after identifying Burnham Yard as the preferred site for a new stadium, the Broncos say they're still on track to open a new home in 2031.
Colorado State University has signed a new multi-year partnership with adidas, making the sportswear company the official footwear, uniform, apparel and sideline partner for Rams athletics.
The Major League Baseball deadline has come and gone, and the Rockies made made several moves.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday's announcement.
FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.
A CBS News investigation found troops had flagged military leaders about the lack of defenses and insufficient medical supplies ahead of the attack in Kuwait at the beginning of the war with Iran.
Disney and TikTok are teaming up to let users create short-form videos that draw on the entertainment giant's large stable of movies and TV shows.
One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.
A 16-year-old lifeguard is being hailed a hero after rescuing a boy from a rip current off the coast of Santa Cruz, California, last month.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
A CBS News investigation found troops had flagged military leaders about the lack of defenses and insufficient medical supplies ahead of the attack in Kuwait at the beginning of the war with Iran.
With 90 days until the midterm elections, House Democrats are expanding the map of Republican-held congressional districts they believe they can potentially flip this fall.
The White House has declassified information claiming the FBI probed whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
Ohio Rep. Max Miller's reelection campaign has been upended by allegations Miller assaulted his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and their 2-year-old daughter.
A new resource is available around the clock in Summit County for anyone who needs immediate help.
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Disney and TikTok are teaming up to let users create short-form videos that draw on the entertainment giant's large stable of movies and TV shows.
Nearly a year after identifying Burnham Yard as the preferred site for a new stadium, the Broncos say they're still on track to open a new home in 2031.
Colorado State University has signed a new multi-year partnership with adidas, making the sportswear company the official footwear, uniform, apparel and sideline partner for Rams athletics.
One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.
Here's what employees can expect for a raise in 2027 as companies move away from broad-based pay increases.
For the first time, court photos show the inside of a Commerce City home where authorities found three children, 31 dogs, two cats and two guinea pigs living last fall.
A series of sports photos have become treasured memories for a grieving community.
Nearly three out of every four written comments submitted to the Colorado Department of Transportation during the early public review of its proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard oppose the idea.
Insurance can be a hassle for anyone. For one Coloradan, that hassle has been magnified all because of her name.
A man who stopped to help victims of a devastating motorcycle crash instead found himself handcuffed, jailed and accused of driving under the influence -- despite repeatedly asking officers to administer a breath test that he believed would prove his innocence.