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• Two WIC offices to close in El Paso County

  February 28, 2012 1:53 PM

  El Paso County Public Health will close two of its Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) centers in Colorado Springs by May 1. Clients and staff of the two locations will relocate to Public Health's main offices at 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road. The move is designed to save... more »

• Blasting fat using lasers Play Video

  October 25, 2011 4:57 PM

  The battle of the bulge is timeless, and at some point, most people have tried something. Whether it is nips, tucks, sit-ups, master cleanses, diets, good old fashioned gym routines, or some kind of magic potion that promises it will melt away the fat. Recall the old adage: "If... more »

• Is it possible to lose weight by doing nothing?

  October 25, 2011 2:18 PM

  Melt away inches of fat by relaxing on a massage table and doing nothing? Sounds too good to be true, right? The treatment is called "Zerona" and the manufacturer says the lasers blast the fat out of fat cells. While lying on a table, the laser beams circle... more »

• Number one killer in the U.S.

  July 17, 2011 11:35 PM

  Gently pressing down on the piano's pristine keys, the now nearly 46-year old Kim Davis looks radiant and healthy, but she has always felt that way. "You see overweight people all over the place and, you know, sometimes you can dress a package enough that it doesn't look quite... more »

• Diet and exercise both needed to shed pounds

  October 11, 2010 9:17 AM

  A structured meal program combined with exercise may be the key to driving down the obesity epidemic. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh had 130 obese adults follow a strict diet made up of liquid and pre-packaged meals - half the participants also exercised at the start of the... more »

• FDA panel split on withdrawing diet pill Meridia

  September 16, 2010 10:51 AM

  Federal health advisers are split over whether to withdraw the diet pill Meridia due to evidence that it increases heart attack and stroke risks, worrisome signs that led European regulators to ban the drug earlier this year. A panel of Food and Drug Administration advisers voted 8-8 on whether... more »

• DASH diet dramatically lowers heart attack risk

  September 1, 2010 10:30 AM

  The DASH eating plan known to help lower blood pressure and cholesterol has also been found to reduce the risk of a heart attack. The DASH diet emphasizes fruits, veggies and lean meats, while reducing saturated fats, red meat and sugar. Researchers at Johns Hopkins found patients on... more »

• Colorado Judge dismisses Oklahoma City bomber's suit

  August 18, 2010 8:15 AM

  A federal judge in Denver has dismissed claims by Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols that prison officials violated his constitutional rights by depriving him of a diet he requested for health and religious reasons. U.S. District Judge Christine Arguello said in a ruling issued Monday that Nichols didn't... more »

• Diet and exercise keep you sharp into golden years

  June 3, 2010 11:57 AM

  The riches of the golden years are all too often stolen. As we age our chances of being afflicted with dementia go up dramatically and it can creep up on you. "Maybe your memory is not quite as sharp as usual, your problem solving skills are not quite as... more »

• Four bad habits can age you by 12 years

  April 26, 2010 4:35 PM

  New research suggests that having four common bad habits can age you by 12 years. The four bad habits are smoking, drinking too much, not getting enough physical activity and a poor diet. The findings highlight yet another reason to adopt a healthier lifestyle. The study tracked nearly 5,000... more »

• Oklahoma bombing conspirator: Diet somewhat resolved

  March 14, 2010 9:20 AM

  Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols says his hunger strike to demand a more fiber-rich diet in prison has been somewhat successful. Nichols says in a letter that the federal Supermax prison in Florence addressed his medical and religious needs but "much more still needs to be done." He didn't... more »

• Salt intake linked to large number of cardiovascular cases

  November 30, 2009 12:28 PM

  Eating high amounts of salt is linked to a much greater risk of strokes and cardiovascular disease, according to a new review of research. In a study led by researchers at the University of Warwick and University Hospital in the UK and published in the British Medical Journal, researchers... more »

• "The Biggest Loser" trainer on his own workout

  September 22, 2009 3:47 PM

  The new season of "The Biggest Loser" got underway last week, and once again, contestants are under the guidance of trainers Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper. What you may be surprised to learn is that Harper needs a workout nudge just like the rest of us. "I've got... more »

• The truth about Gluten Free diets

  September 12, 2009 9:51 AM

  It's the new buzz word in the grocery aisles: "Gluten free." "Sales are up double digits over a year ago, just in gluten free type products," Gary Huddleston of Kroger Grocery Store said. Celebrities are touting gluten free foods for everything from weight loss to curing attention deficit disorder.... more »

• When parents try to control every little bite

  September 6, 2009 9:21 AM

  Beth Oden, 48, a Boulder, Colorado, mother of two small boys, is on a mission against junk food. When the boys, ages 7 and 5, are offered sugary or high-fat treats at school or in goodie bags at parties, she has them collect the unacceptable items in a Tupperware tub... more »

• When parents try to control every little bite

  September 6, 2009 9:11 AM

  Beth Oden, 48, a Boulder, Colorado, mother of two small boys, is on a mission against junk food . When the boys, ages 7 and 5, are offered sugary or high-fat treats at school or in goodie bags at parties, she has them collect the unacceptable items in a Tupperware... more »