Health News
Preventing infections from contact lenses
Contact lens wearer Orlando Tejedor needed a corneal transplant after an infection that initially looked like pink eye. "Then the next day I was dropping puss out of my eye and I couldn't see that day." Tips for preventing infections.
Watermelon may offer Viagra-like effects
The compunds in watermelon can also help with angina, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular problems, according to the study.
Free health book available in Pueblo County
The book is called Living Healthier and Longer--What Works and What Doesn't. The doctors say poor diet, smoking and not enough exercise accounts for 35 percent of the deaths in our country. They say smart choices will add years to your life.
King Soopers recalls ground beef
An E. coli outbreak in Michigan and Ohio has been linked to the same supplier that ships beef to King Soopers stores in Colorado.
Relaxation key in maintaining good health
Meditation, deep breathing or repetitive prayer affects the genes involved in the stress response. Researchers found relaxation had a beneficial effect on genes involved in inflammation, cell death and molecules that damage tissue.
Health care grants coming to Southern Colorado
The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing announced Wednesday that it has awarded funding to ten health care providers for a total $2.2 million, including three grants in Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
Pregnant? Skip the junk food
Many studies have shown that a diet high in fat and sugar can be hazardous to your health. But when you're eating for two, that junk food can do twice the damage.
DR. John
Exercise can help us kick bad habits
We all know the exercise is good for us, but can it also help us kick bad habits? And the short answer is yes.
Dr. John helps keep your high blood pressure under control
If you're among the millions of Americans with high blood pressure, listen up. There's one thing you need to do to help keep it under control.
Dr. John discusses ways to protect women from breast cancer
If you want to protect yourself from breast cancer start exercising, but if you want to protect your daughter from it, get her off the couch now.
We are finding out that exercising now pays off big later, especially when it comes to our kids and breast cancer.
Dr. John warns about measles at summer camp
If you're getting your child ready for summer camp and worried about how they'll cope, there's one more thing you need to add to that list, will they catch measles?
Dr. John says some common medications can cause memory problems
If you or your parents are taking certain medications then read up. Those medications could be causing problems.
Dr. John explains a new theory that might lead to having a baby girl or boy
When it comes to whether your baby will be a boy or a girl, the answer might lie in what you eat.
Are plastic bottles safe to use? Dr. John has the answer
Dr. John discusses the current debate on whether or not it's safe to use plastic bottles.
There might be a reason why those bags are under eyes when you wake up
Do you wake up with bags under your eyes, well there might be a reason for them.
A television in a teen's bedroom may hurt their heath
Dr. John explains why a television in a teenager's bedroom may be harmful to their health.
Belly fat may lead to Alzheimer's later in life
Dr. John explains how your "pot belly" may also increase your chance of dementia.
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