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According to the CDC, there are more than 1.7 million cases of sepsis every year, leading to 300,000 annual deaths. To put it simply, it's your body's toxic or severe response to an infection.
What to know about the "optimal time" to get vaccinated against the flu — and how the FluMist nasal spray stacks up to the traditional shot.
Three of the 12 Tufts University men's lacrosse players are still in the hospital following a workout with a Navy SEAL trainee last week.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
High demand for weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has led to a shortage in manufacturing. In the meantime, a market for cheaper, compounded drugs thrives.
AstraZeneca says the spray could be available "as soon as next flu season."
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.
Many of the pertussis infections have been reported in older children and adults.
Meat processor's marketing of industrial beef products as "climate-smart" misleads consumers, environmental group alleges.
Teva will stop selling the painkillers on September 30.
Australia, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom were ranked the highest overall, according to the Commonwealth Fund report.
Some of the earliest U.S. cases of the new COVID-19 variant XEC were reported in Virginia.
The latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research also found a 24% decline in the overall cancer death rate for children and adolescents.
As the need to draw awareness to cervical, ovarian, uterine/endometrial, vaginal, and vulvar cancer becomes more evident, September has been established as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. One Colorado doctor says genetic predisposition is a huge factor.
In a new study, researchers found Black women are at higher risk of dying from all tumor subtypes of breast cancer, with the disparity ranging from 17% to 50%.
Instead of an invasive surgery, a simple blood test could detect ovarian cancer before it's too late.
For the first time ever, the American Red Cross will take blood donations in the Denver metro area after an announcement of Americans not donating enough.
CBS News Colorado Weekend Morning anchor Kennedy Cook visited Rose Medical Center in Denver where a nurse is advocating for teenage mothers in a program focused on helping them achieve self-sufficiency.
A disease is considered rare if it affects fewer than 200,000 Americans according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders.
Dr. Marie Hanna-Wagner from HealthONE's Sky Ridge Medical Center spoke about National Eating Disorder Awareness Week.
Red Rocks celebrated its 84th year, boasting 1.75 million concertgoers, 204 concerts, 15 fitness events, nine graduations, and five movie nights as part of its Film on the Rocks series. And the year isn't over, with its drive-thru holiday lights event.
Denver beat a heat record on Wednesday, reaching 71 degrees, breaking the previous record of 70 degrees set in 1955.
From financial strain to feelings of loneliness and grief, mental health struggles often spike this time of year.
Democratic state Rep. William Lindstedt was elected by 98% of the committee tasked with electing a candidate to fill the seat, the party said in a statement.
According to investigators, the crash happened about 7:15 a.m. on Monday in the westbound lanes of I-70 just east of the Sheridan Boulevard exit.
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According to fire investigators, several homes were evacuated "out of an abundance of caution" during the fire.
Riot BBQ is thriving in the space left vacant by AJ's Pit Bar-B-Q after officials said business owners failed to pay taxes.
NORAD's commande center prepares to track santa's journey across the globe on Christmas Eve.
Go Breck is the tourism department in Breckenridge and they say for New Years Eve, there are two iconic events you have to check out.
The AFC South-leading Jaguars (11-4) won their sixth straight game and handed the Broncos (12-3) their first loss since Week 3. It was also Denver's first loss at home since Oct. 13, 2024, snapping the Broncos' 12-game home winning streak.
Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua defeated YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round of their much-anticipated bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami late Friday night.
Broncos fan David Solano's videos are going viral on TikTok and Instagram and he's featured in this week's Orange Zone.
Thousands of kids around the Denver metro area are seeing the generosity of their community this holiday season.
One of the greatest soccer players in the world is scheduled to play in Denver.
Red Rocks celebrated its 84th year, boasting 1.75 million concertgoers, 204 concerts, 15 fitness events, nine graduations, and five movie nights as part of its Film on the Rocks series. And the year isn't over, with its drive-thru holiday lights event.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
Democratic state Rep. William Lindstedt was elected by 98% of the committee tasked with electing a candidate to fill the seat, the party said in a statement.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.
The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
From financial strain to feelings of loneliness and grief, mental health struggles often spike this time of year.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Brent Rasmussen had a massive stroke in 2023. Getting his "ho ho ho back" helped motivate his recovery.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Red Rocks celebrated its 84th year, boasting 1.75 million concertgoers, 204 concerts, 15 fitness events, nine graduations, and five movie nights as part of its Film on the Rocks series. And the year isn't over, with its drive-thru holiday lights event.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.
The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.