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A young mother from Lakewood is recovering from a rare, debilitating condition that nearly killed her.
A Denver resident has contagious measles and now health officials are trying to identify people who may have come into contact with this person.
A child in Colorado has died from the flu, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Students from the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy helped give free flu shots at the National Western Stock Show Saturday.
By now, you or someone you know has likely come down with a case of the flu. Sadly, the virus has already landed hundreds of Coloradans in the hospital.
A simple test that could save lives is being offered free from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment as part of National Radon Action Month.
The number of people in Colorado with the flu is rising.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports Colorado is one of just two states in the country with the highest reported number of people with influenza.
Samples of the marijuana products examined by Denver Public Health and Environment contained potentially unsafe levels of yeast and mold.
Man Therapy aims to prevent suicide among working men age 25 to 54 — a demographic that accounts for the largest number of suicide deaths in country according to the CDC.
According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Colorado teens have the highest incidence of vaping in the country.
Marijuana use in Colorado adults over age 65 has nearly doubled.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says Colorado teenagers vape or use e-cigarettes more than in any other state.
The Colorado QuitLine is taking much younger callers in response to the popularity of vaping among teenagers.
Gov. John Hickenlooper and local health groups are working to curb the number of young Coloradans who vape.
Life expectancy among Coloradans ranges from about 67 years old to 90 years old. A difference of more than two decades that could dramatically change the course of one's life.
If you live in Denver, you are likely well aware of the scents of the city.
The health department will continue to keep an eye on Porter Adventist Hospital after a health scare.
An adult living in Mead is in the hospital for neuro-invasive West Nile Virus -- a rare and sometimes fatal form of the illness.
Two studies indicate the rate of marijuana usage by Colorado young people is relatively unchanged since 2015, and in fact mirrors the national average. But a youth marijuana prevention agency warned the increase in potency of marijuana and cannabis products since the drug's legalization in 2014 poses equally increasing danger to its young users.
A day after fire erupted in a recycling yard, sending plumes of thick, black smoke over the Denver metro area, the fire has been extinguished.
Firefighters are still working to put out a fire at a metal recycling facility just north of downtown Denver.
A fire at a recycling facility put out a lot of thick, black smoke over the Denver metro area on Tuesday afternoon.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reminds people to protect themselves from recreational waterborne illnesses such as cryptosporidiosis (Crypto) and giardiasis (Giardia).
Colorado's health department has launched two new marijuana education campaigns to try to keep children away from pot.
More than a week after a Colorado man went missing while hunting near Mount Shavano, his body has been found.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
The Denver Police Department says a suspect has died of his wounds after he allegedly shot at officers, who returned fire.
Around the time a protest was being held in front of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Centennial, lawyers say a Colorado family was being taken into custody inside. This took place less than forty-eight hours after a federal judge in Texas ordered their release.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued a disaster declaration on Saturday for a wildfire burning in southeastern Colorado.
More than a week after a Colorado man went missing while hunting near Mount Shavano, his body has been found.
The Denver Police Department says a suspect has died of his wounds after he allegedly shot at officers, who returned fire.
Around the time a protest was being held in front of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Centennial, lawyers say a Colorado family was being taken into custody inside. This took place less than forty-eight hours after a federal judge in Texas ordered their release.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued a disaster declaration on Saturday for a wildfire burning in southeastern Colorado.
A major shift in federal marijuana policy could soon change how cannabis and some CBD businesses operate across Colorado.
Joe Ruch is tracking daily storm chances across Colorado.
On Saturday, in an effort to protect pollinators, the Denver Metro Rotary hosted a gathering at the Colorado Governor's Mansion to discuss ways to protect insects such as bees and butterflies.
The Denver Police Department says a suspect has died of his wounds after he allegedly shot at officers, who returned fire.
Around the time a protest was being held in front of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Centennial, lawyers say a Colorado family was being taken into custody inside. This took place less than forty-eight hours after a federal judge in Texas ordered their release. Advocates for the family say they had no knowledge of Mohamed Soliman's plans to attack a Boulder group raising awareness for Israeli captives of Hamas, and that the family has been treated unfairly.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued a disaster declaration on Saturday for a wildfire burning in southeastern Colorado.
The Denver Broncos selected defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim from Texas A&M in the third round of the NFL draft Friday night.
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Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced they have contracted a team to broadcast its games in Spanish for the playoffs.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump cited wasted time and confusion over leadership, adding, "we have all the cards."
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump cited wasted time and confusion over leadership, adding, "we have all the cards."
The Colorado State Senate gave initial approval Friday to a proposed ballot measure that would eliminate billions of dollars in refunds under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, or TABOR.
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
An Aurora restaurant paid a fine after an investigation found a teen employee was allowed to load a trash compactor — a federally prohibited hazardous task for a minor — and some employees worked longer than federal law allows.
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
New lawsuit accuses JetBlue of using consumers' browser activity and other personal data to set airfares.
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.
A Denver family is sharing their story after thieves got away with the steel sculpture that stood outside their home for over a decade.
When the Orion spacecraft lifted off April 1, four astronauts were aboard -- but for the families of dozens of workers who died before the launch, the mission carried something else: the weight of those who would never see it fly.
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.