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Colorado is spending $9 million to study the role of marijuana as a medication. The state Board of Health approved the grants, and on Saturday researchers will come together to talk about their studies.
The number of Coloradans being diagnosed with diabetes has doubled in the last 20 years, and minority communities are especially at risk. Now Congress might take action.
All the wet weather means mosquitoes could be a big problem in Colorado. And starting this week, the state will test them for West Nile virus.
When a newborn needs intensive care parents spend countless hours in the hospital. Brothers and sisters may get tired of tagging along. But one local hospital has created a cure for sibling boredom. It's a rec room and a refuge ... a brand new "bright space."
Kaiser Permanente and unions representing 105,000 health care workers across the United States have reached a tentative contract agreement.
A Denver woman told CBS4 Health Specialist Kathy Walsh she's alive today because of her 911 operator, and she decided to thank the dispatcher in person.
Hydraulic fracturing to drill for oil and natural gas has not caused widespread harm to drinking water in the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday in a report that also warned of potential contamination of water supplies if safeguards are not maintained.
Wednesday, June 3rd is National Running day, a good day to try running for the first time or recommit to a regular running practice.
One in 1,000 children is born each year with clubfeet. It's a deformity in which the foot turns inward. CBS4 Health Specialist Kathy Walsh met a set of twins both born with clubfeet and learned about their treatment.
Two-time Olympic runner Alan Culpepper stopped by CBS4 studios to talk about the upcoming National Running Day and this fall's Rock 'n' Roll Denver Marathon & 1/2.
Health officials in Boulder County are warning residents to be aware of Tularemia, a disease that can be transmitted to humans from rabbit carcasses.
Researchers at University Hospital have discovered a key step in how taste buds regenerate, which could help cancer patients who lose their sense of taste.
Colorado health officials are launching a diabetes prevention campaign for people covered by Medicaid, a state and federal health care program for low-income residents.
A woman from Southern California who is suffering from an extreme case of anorexia is turning to the Internet for help in coming to Denver for treatment.
Cellphone use can be not only dangerous for drivers, it's also dangerous for people who use their phone while walking.
John Adams Academy is a public, tuition-free, "liberty-based" charter school that will be the first school in Colorado to use drones to protect students from active threats.
The Tony Award-winning musical brings the classic comedy to the stage with familiar moments from the 1975 film while adding fresh jokes and updated references.
An accident that sent two passengers tumbling from a chairlift at Vail Resort in January was caused by components that were improperly installed when the lift was built nearly two decades ago, according to a state investigation
Tenants say elevators at the 25-story apartment building are frequently out of service, sometimes leaving residents with no working elevators at all.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has issued a Medina Alert for a Cadillac Escalade in a hit-and-run on Monday that caused serious injuries.
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Governor Polis announced the return of e-bike rebates where Coloradans can recieve a minimum of $225 off of their e-bike purchase at participating locations.
Evacuations are in place for residents in Jackson County after the Indian Creek Fire reaches 30 acres.
A Catholic Church in Littleton will hold a funeral for Monsignor Ken Leone who served as a pastor during the 1999 Columbine High School shooting.
Fans of Monty Python can expect plenty of laughs when "Monty Python's Spamalot" arrives at the Denver Performing Arts Complex later this month. "Monty Python's Spamalot" will play at the Buell Theatre Aug. 11-23.
It's no secret youth sports are changing. These days, more kids are specializing in one sport at younger ages, as opposed to playing multiple sports into adolescence.
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.
Some families could face an additional $2,200 in food costs this year if their kids lose access to free school meals, according to one estimate.
Residents of San Juan and neighboring communities have been without reliable water for more than 100 days.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
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.
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A health professional at Metropolitan State University of Denver says exposure to wildfire smoke is more dangerous than you may think.
The restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
Some families could face an additional $2,200 in food costs this year if their kids lose access to free school meals, according to one estimate.
Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
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.
An accident that sent two passengers tumbling from a chairlift at Vail Resort in January was caused by components that were improperly installed when the lift was built nearly two decades ago, according to a state investigation
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.