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Could Social Media Controls Help Teens?

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Cannabis Outpaces Alcohol in Daily Use

Cannabis Outpaces Alcohol in Daily Use

Project Man Cave: Sometimes You Just Need a Bro!

By Bennito L. Kelty
May 31, 2024

Denver men are testing a new app designed to fight male loneliness in the digital age.
How Denver Youths Are Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health in the Black Community

By Chris Perez
Apr 27, 2024

Young leaders in Denver are pushing for change in the Black community when it comes to the stigma and silence around mental health.
You're Not Imagining It: Climate Change Is Making Allergies Worse

By Catie Cheshire
Apr 26, 2024

Allergies are hitting harder and lasting longer as higher temperatures allow pollen and weeds to flourish.
Lawmakers Seek Easier Access to Injections and IVs for Chronic Illness, Cancer Patients

By Bennito L. Kelty
Apr 22, 2024

"If they could just get it at their local doctor's office, it would make a lot more sense."
Opinion: Colorado Lawmakers Must Decide Whether to Help Children in Acute Mental Health Crisis

By Jake Swanton
Apr 14, 2024

Suicide is the leading cause of death for youth in Colorado. HB24-1019 could change that.
The New Portal Thermaculture Pop-Up in Boulder Offers Saunas, Cold Plunges and Community

By Abigail Bliss
Mar 29, 2024

The co-founders plan to open two brick-and-mortar locations in Colorado before the end of the year.
Denver Patients Still Get Surprise Ambulance Bills Despite Laws Against Them

By Catie Cheshire
Mar 26, 2024

Emergency medical service providers, health care advocates and patients want to end balance billing, but the path is riddled with complications.
Charlotte Hot Springs Is the Newest Place to Take a Dip in Buena Vista

By Abigail Bliss
Mar 6, 2024

The “boutique hot springs” and botanical gardens are owned by a longtime local family with a background in mining and agriculture.
We Tried the Sleepy Girl Mocktail So You Don't Have To

By Catie Cheshire
Feb 8, 2024

TikTok has been ablaze with the blood-red drink that supposedly encourages sleep.
As Coloradans Fight to Enshrine Abortion Rights, the Supreme Court Could Soon Change Everything

By Hannah Metzger
Jan 25, 2024

"The federal government has exclusive authority to regulate medications. If the Supreme Court decides that this medication can't be provided, there's nothing Colorado can do about it."
Coloradans for Protecting Reproductive Freedom Launch Initiative 89 Campaign

By Evan Semon
Jan 23, 2024

"The right to abortion is hereby recognized," and “government shall not deny, impede or discriminate against the exercise of that right."
Crisis Text Line Will Help Denver Schools Deal With "Fire Hydrant of Mental Health Needs"

By Catie Cheshire
Dec 21, 2023

Suicide is a leading cause of death for youth in Colorado. The Caring for Denver Foundation is partnering with the nonprofit text line to fight back.
Opinion: Denver Must Create a Plan to Prevent Cold Weather Injuries Among Unhoused Neighbors

By Samantha Nall, Yjuliana Tin and Dr. Erin Bredenberg
Nov 12, 2023

A debate has raged for more than two years about the proper temperature at which to activate warming shelters.
What Happens When a Hospital Eliminates Gender-Affirming Services in a Sanctuary State?

By Skylar Patron
Nov 5, 2023

"This is discrimination against the trans community, and Coloradans must say something."
How Problems at the State Mental Health Hospital Are Destroying Colorado's Justice System

By Chris Perez
Oct 3, 2023

The wait for competency evaluations and restoration services is postponing court cases, delaying help for prisoners and costing taxpayers millions.
Commentary: It's Time to Talk About Living With Suicidal Ideation

By Kayla Frawley
Sep 30, 2023

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-34, and the fourth leading cause of death for people ages 35-44.
Former Inmate Christopher Tanner's Medical Nightmare Costs Colorado $8 Million

By Michael Roberts
Sep 21, 2023

He contracted pneumonia in a Denver facility, and wound up losing most of his hands and his feet.
Gabby Giffords and Gun-Violence Survivors Begin Trauma-Healing Tour in Denver

By Bennito L. Kelty
Sep 8, 2023

The then-U.S. Representative was injured in a Tucson shooting in 2011 that killed six.
Massage Therapists Rubbed the Wrong Way by Firing After They Fought to Unionize

By Benjamin Neufeld
Jul 24, 2023

The two employees of Elements Massage claim they were booted over their unionization efforts. Now they're kicking back.
Denver Researchers Find New Ways That City Surroundings Worsen People's Health

By Bennito L. Kelty
Jul 20, 2023

A new study conducted by CU Denver researchers found that neighborhoods can be risk factors for severe illness.

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