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• Corrections director remembered for his reforms

  March 21, 2013 6:09 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - His colleagues called him a visionary leader. Slain Department of Corrections Director Tom Clements introduced a number of reforms during his two years in charge of the state prison system. Clements presided over an era of declining inmate populations and championed ideas to keep the population... more »

• Dealing with Autism: treatment options and shocking new numbers for military families Play Video

  October 9, 2012 8:24 PM

  "You can't touch the camera," Teresa Abercrombie tells the three and a half year old, Carl. "Carl, no camera," Teresa continued as Carl kept getting up during the interview. He likes technology and so the camera for a television interview was a bit of a distraction. Carl was... more »

• Your Healthy Family: Evolastin

  August 1, 2012 7:05 PM

  Anti-aging technology constantly develops. Here's more on a new technique in today's Your Healthy Family. Among the newest technology is a procedure to make patients look about ten years younger without surgery. Joy Macaluso, 56, has always taken good care of her skin. She stays out of the sun... more »

• New brain treatment center could help vets

  June 13, 2012 5:40 AM

  FORT BELVOIR, Va. (AP) - Military leaders are breaking ground at Fort Belvoir on an $11 million center to provide treatment for traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress. The facility will be a satellite center to an even larger treatment facility that opened in 2010 in Bethesda, Md., called the... more »

• Break through breast cancer treatment could make huge difference

  June 3, 2012 10:01 AM

  CHICAGO (AP) - A combination of drugs that acts as a sort of "smart bomb" against breast cancer cells without damaging healthy ones has undergone successful early testing. In a key test involving nearly 1,000 women with very advanced disease, the experimental treatment extended by several months the time women... more »

• Doctors develop new arsenal in battle against cancer

  June 30, 2011 5:55 PM

  As 65-year-old John Murphy strolls along one of Colorado's many scenic and well-hidden trails he reminisces ,"I got my diagnosis when the humming birds left and that was the last time I thought I'd see ‘em ." With his well worn walking stick in hand and is faithful dog,... more »

• Healing under pressure

  February 27, 2011 10:01 PM

  "Mommy." Most children can say that word well before their first birthday. Aidan Hughes, who is eight, just recently started saying, "Mommy." He was diagnosed with moderate autism just before his second birthday. Since his diagnosis, he has had a team of therapists, teachers, and doctors working with him.... more »

• Iraq veteran shot by police suffered PTSD

  December 11, 2010 5:43 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - The wife of a Fort Carson soldier who was shot during a confrontation with Army police says he had been sent home early from Iraq this summer after becoming suicidal. On Sept. 22, Army police went to the home of 23-year-old Spc. Anthony Nicolas... more »

• Soldiers battle post-traumatic stress disorder through art

  October 31, 2010 10:48 AM

  After witnessing the horrors of war, many of our soldiers are afflicted with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Specialist Isaac Torres was one of them. He returned from Iraq in 2006; eight months later he was diagnosed with PTSD. Over the years, "I've tried many therapies," he says; however, none... more »

• Alarms over radiation from thyroid cancer patients

  October 20, 2010 8:24 AM

  Congressional investigators say cancer patients sent home after treatment with radioactive iodine have contaminated hotel rooms and set off alarms on public transportation. Patients have come into close contact with vulnerable people, including pregnant women and children, and the household trash from their homes has triggered radiation detectors at... more »

• Breakthrough research in gallbladder cancer

  August 16, 2010 12:00 PM

  Researchers at the University of Houston have completed research that's linked gallbladder cancer with estrogen. The scientists were able to prevent the development of tumors in mice by removing ovaries and reducing estrogen levels. According to Lisa Merkl of the University of Houston, "There are many crucial clinical... more »

• Researchers link gallbladder cancer, hormones

  August 16, 2010 11:56 AM

  Researchers at the University of Houston have completed research that's linked gallbladder cancer with estrogen. The scientists were able to prevent the development of tumors in mice by removing ovaries and reducing estrogen levels. According to Lisa Merkl of the University of Houston, "There are many crucial clinical... more »

• Alzheimer's advances show need for better drugs

  July 12, 2010 9:17 AM

  Scientists are reporting advances in detecting and predicting Alzheimer's disease at a conference in Honolulu this week. There are better brain scans to spot signs of the mind-robbing illness, and more genes that affect risk. Studies show that getting enough exercise and vitamin D may lower your chances of... more »

• Teen sentenced for killing accused abuser

  May 25, 2010 5:05 PM

  A Colorado Springs teenager who gunned down the man who was accused of sexually abusing her for years has been sentenced to probation and mandatory counseling. The girl was 16 at the time of the killing. John Hazard, 43, was found shot to death at a picnic area in... more »

• Easing bone marrow transplants to widen their use

  May 11, 2010 8:14 AM

  Scientists are seeking a new approach in the use of bone marrow transplants as the procedure undergoes a quiet revolution. No longer just for cancer, research is under way to ease the risks so they can target more people with diseases from sickle cell to deadly metabolic disorders. ... more »

• FDA approves new drug for prostate cancer

  April 29, 2010 3:51 PM

  A first-of-a-kind prostate cancer treatment that uses the body's immune system to fight the disease received federal approval Thursday, offering an important alternative to more intensive treatments like chemotherapy. Dendreon Corp.'s Provenge vaccine trains the immune system to fight tumors. It's called a "vaccine" even though it treats disease... more »

• Vitamin E shows promise for treating liver disease

  April 28, 2010 5:11 PM

  New research finds that people with an obesity-related liver disease got a surprising benefit from vitamin E pills. It's believed to be the first time a vitamin supplement has been shown to help treat a major ailment not caused by a nutrient deficiency. However, doctors say people should... more »

• Wife: 'Dexter' star 'fully recovered' from cancer

  April 24, 2010 11:17 AM

  The wife of Michael C. Hall says the "Dexter" star is "fully recovered" from cancer and has returned to work. Jennifer Carpenter said Friday that Hall was "incredibly brave" when he announced in January that he was undergoing treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma, a cancer that attacks the lymph nodes.... more »

• Pueblo West proposes putting wastewater in Lake Pueblo

  April 22, 2010 2:39 PM

  The Pueblo West Metropolitan District will submit a plan Thursday to the Pueblo Area Council of Governments to send waste water into the Pueblo Reservoir. Right now Pueblo West sewage is treated at a facility on the east edge of Pueblo West, just south of Highway 50. That water... more »

• Electro-shock device helps paralyzed patients

  April 8, 2010 11:01 AM

  For the last two years, 62-year-old Kathy Heydorn has struggled to overcome a spinal cord injury. "A car with a driver who was on drugs, careened right onto the bike path and ended up hitting me," said Kathy. The former triathlete has learned to walk again, but still... more »

• Military to test brain-injury therapy in Colorado

  April 2, 2010 8:43 AM

  The military plans clinical trials next year to see whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber might help brain injuries to heal, or at least relieve the headaches, mood swings or other symptoms they cause. About 300 service members with mild to moderate injuries will participate in the... more »

• Pregnancy said to be safe for breast cancer survivors

  March 27, 2010 11:30 AM

  Women who survive breast cancer and have children afterwards don't appear to be at any higher risk of dying from cancer, a new study says. Doctors have long worried pregnancy might spark hormonal changes in breast cancer survivors that could spur the disease's return, and many breast cancer patients... more »

• Pregnancy safe for breast cancer survivors

  March 27, 2010 11:26 AM

  Women who survive breast cancer and have children afterwards don't appear to be at any higher risk of dying from cancer , a new study says. Doctors have long worried pregnancy might spark hormonal changes in breast cancer survivors that could spur the disease's return, and many breast cancer... more »

• Nuggets Coach Karl to miss Wednesday's game

  March 8, 2010 5:16 PM

  Nuggets coach George Karl will miss Wednesday night's game at Minnesota as he undergoes another round of cancer treatment. Karl, who has neck and throat cancer, was scheduled for a surgical procedure Monday to have a feeding tube inserted into his stomach. He will also go through another chemotherapy... more »

• Disposal of coal ash a long haul

  March 8, 2010 12:51 PM

  More than a year after a Tennessee coal ash spill created one of the worst environmental disasters of its kind in U.S. history, the problem is seeping into several other states. It began Dec. 22, 2008, when a retaining pond burst at a coal-burning power plant, spilling 5.4 million... more »

• Researchers searching for genetic causes of cancer

  February 1, 2010 1:56 PM

  St. Jude Children's Hospital has joined forces with Washington University to learn the genetic causes of pediatric cancer. Researchers will study cancerous and normal tissues from 600 childhood cancer patients. They will look specifically at the genetic codes of these tissues, and try to identify differences. Those differences... more »

• New detox facility opens in El Paso County

  December 4, 2009 8:48 PM

  Beginning Friday night, inmates will begin filling the brand new 1.9 million dollar detox facility in El Paso County. The facility seems like a large tent. The walls are moveable which allows the county shift the use of this facility in the future if need be. However, for... more »

• Autism treatment works in kids as young as 18 months

  November 30, 2009 8:51 AM

  There's encouraging news on treating autism. A rigorous, if small, study of behavior treatment found two years of therapy can vastly improve symptoms in autistic children as young as 18 months and often results in a milder diagnosis. Early autism treatment remains controversial because there's been little evidence that it... more »

• Pueblo plant will get $1.5 million in solar panels

  November 10, 2009 5:20 PM

  The City of Pueblo is investing in solar panels to reduce energy costs at one of its facilities. On Tuesday, city leaders broke ground on a project to install 1,800 solar panels at the waste water treatment plant on S. Queens Ave. The city will spend $1.5 million on the... more »

• Studying dogs with cancer could lead to new human treatments

  October 15, 2009 12:34 PM

  Cancer researchers say studying the disease in pet dogs could help find new treatments for human patients. An estimated one million dogs are diagnosed with cancer each year and are treated with radiation, chemotherapy and surgery -- just like humans. Some pet owners even try experimental treatments. Researchers... more »

• Common treatments for varicose veins

  September 18, 2009 2:40 PM

  Varicose veins are gnarled, enlarged veins frequently seen in the legs, but varcose veins may occur anywhere in the body. Doctors believe that varcose veins occue in the legs and feet more often than elsewhere bacuse of walking and standing. While varicose veins are not attractive, many people decide... more »

• "Rush" treatment gaining new favor with allergy sufferers

  September 9, 2009 9:27 AM

  With fall approaching allergy sufferers are gearing up for another season of sneezing. But if you want to get a jump on treating your allergies there's a way to do it in a shorter period of time. Kirk Byrom spent years suffering with severe allergies to grass and trees.... more »

• Dopamine seen as root of ADHD

  September 8, 2009 5:28 PM

  Researchers using brain scans believe they've found the root of ADHD. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is one of the most prevalent mental disorders in children and teens - but it can also persist long past adolescence. It can impair a person's ability to pay attention, complete tasks and be productive.... more »

• US says Tamiflu for the sick, not for preventing illness

  September 8, 2009 2:11 PM

  Federal health officials put out new guidelines Tuesday that say the flu medicines Tamiflu and Relenza should only be used to treat people who are sick with the flu and at high risk for complications. The new advice tries to close a door that government doctors had left open in... more »