A Navy vet thought she was having a heart attack, but was fighting something else
Mary Jo Burkhard, 71, went to the emergency room with worrying symptoms. It wasn't the heart attack she feared.
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Mary Jo Burkhard, 71, went to the emergency room with worrying symptoms. It wasn't the heart attack she feared.
A Northern Colorado woman who has spent years of her career helping patients navigate their cancer diagnosis says she leaned on her own patients for encouragement as she battled cancer herself.
State law protects patient privacy and the benefits don't present a "public charge" challenge.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing a new federal order requiring raw, unpasteurized milk samples nationwide to be collected and tested.
The public's deep frustration with the health insurance industry is coming to the surface online after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Across the U.S., at least 7,000 pharmacies have closed since 2019. Of those, roughly half were independent drugstores.
The independent Vermont senator also called some of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s views "very wrong."
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
Even those enrolled in Medicare have a harder time paying for treatment compared with older adults in other countries.
Anthem will reverse a policy that would have capped insurance coverage for anesthesia after objections from doctors and lawmakers.
The "pill" inside pregnancy tests is not an emergency contraceptive, but a desiccant tablet meant to regulate moisture.
Congo's health minister says the government is "on general alert" over an unidentified disease that's killed dozens of people, about half of whom were children.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and author of "Sleep Drink Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health," shares tips on how to better hydrate and more.
A father in Colorado has received an early holiday gift that will help him better hear and talk with his children.
The suicide rate for men in construction is five times greater than the rate of all other work-related fatalities in the industry.
The Healing Denver campaign's launch event for Measure 2Q emphasizes the vital role of Denver Health in providing accessible health care to residents, regardless of their ability to pay.
U.S. Rep. Brittany Patterson announced a new bill on Thursday that approves medical coverage for substance use disorder treatment in Colorado.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment launches a campaign about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Dr. Shawn McCandless, head of genetics and metabolism at Children's Hospital Colorado sat down with Kelly Werthmann to discuss the importance of new born screenings.
Another crash on I-25 in the northern Denver metro area caused traffic to come to a standstill on Sunday.
Police in Aurora are asking drivers to avoid the area near a serious crash that happened early Sunday evening.
A warm, dry winter has left many of Colorado's mountain businesses waiting for snow, including one of Breckenridge's most iconic winter experiences: dog sledding.
One of two Houston men suspected of repeatedly flying into Denver and waiting outside banks to jump customers was recently sentenced to prison. The other man remains at large.
Police have arrested a young man they suspect of driving under the influence and causing a fatal crash outside of Brighton overnight.
The Broncos face the Chargers in the last game of the regular season, and if they win they'll get the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a first-round bye.
Joe Ruch is tracking a warming trend across Colorado as we usher in 2026.
If you're staying in the Denver area to celebrate, there's plenty to do to ring in the New Year.
This week, Coloradans will change our calendars to 2026, and with the new year comes new state laws taking effect. The new laws cover a wide range of topics, including pricing protections to gun sales, hunting, and electronics.
A rescue organization reports that a newly opened bridge in Eldorado Canyon has significantly facilitated the retrieval of fallen climbers. However, it also provides climbers of lesser ability easier access to the cliffs and points to several recent injuries there.
Denver has a lot to play for on Sunday afternoon against the Chargers. If they win, the Broncos would secure the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a bye in the first round of the playoffs.
The Denver Broncos have just become AFC West division champions thanks to the Houston Texans, who defeated the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.
With record heat in Denver on Dec. 25, runners, bikers, families, and pets all filled Wash Park to take advantage of the rare forecast.
The Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-13 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City Thursday night.
An 11-year-old Denver Broncos fan is heading for a Christmas he will never forget.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – from musicians and storytellers, to activists and statesmen – who touched us with their creativity and humanity.
Since 1907, New Yorkers have marked the New Year with the ceremonial dropping of a huge ball in Times Square. Now, a brand-new ball, covered with more than 5,000 handcrafted Waterford Crystal discs, will help ring in 2026.
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
The suspected gunman was shot and killed by law enforcement, authorities said.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
A Colorado family is connecting their community and raising awareness about clubfoot, a birth defect where a baby's foot is turned inward and down, after their son was born with the condition.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
From financial strain to feelings of loneliness and grief, mental health struggles often spike this time of year.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
The Telluride Ski Resort in Mountain Village, Colorado, was shuttered Saturday, with no date set for reopening, due to a labor dispute with the ski patrol union over wages.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Northern Colorado company Living Ink Technologies is helping major brands around the world produce more eco-friendly packaging and products.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.