Xylitol sugar substitute may increase risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
A new observational study, meaning it does not prove causation, found xylitol, a common sugar substitute, may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
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A new observational study, meaning it does not prove causation, found xylitol, a common sugar substitute, may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
The FDA said "additional review" and court cases led it to roll back the ban.
Times have been getting tougher and tougher in health care. It shows up in the copays, the bills and now Colorado hospitals are facing a crisis.
Large SUVs offer a sense of security, but some models are safer than others, says the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Specially trained service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in U.S. military veterans, according to a small study.
Consumer Reports found concerning levels of lead in two popular brands of veggie puff snacks, while another brand fared better.
It took three surgeries to reconstruct a Parker woman's nose after she had to have part of it removed because of skin cancer. Doctors who work to manage the most severe cases of skin cancer are warning of the dangers of melanoma.
Despite efforts to improve health equity in Colorado, racial disparities persist. Now, for the first time in 50 years, the state legislature has passed a law to support those impacted by sickle cell.
Between meeting other people living with epilepsy, connecting with families who understand the hardships and learning from physicians and researchers, the event is just as much of a celebration as it is a crucial fundraiser.
FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application.
Halsey said she's "lucky to be alive" in an Instagram post featuring "The End," the first track off their next album.
Experts are warning about misinformation spreading on social media, as influencers are claiming sunscreen causes cancer and blocks the sun's benefits. Influences are also encouraging people to stop wearing sunscreen.
Texas radio host Ryan Hamilton believes confusion over state laws caused unnecessary and painful delays as doctors navigated how to treat his wife's incomplete miscarriage.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the United States — and new projections show it may become even more common in the next 30 years, according to the American Heart Association.
Colorado could become the latest state to use Medicaid -- government funded health insurance -- for expenses other than health care.
Melanie Wuzzardo is the injury prevention coordinator at Swedish Medical Center and talks about staying safe this Labor Day weekend.
Health officials announced Narcan nasal spray could be inside stores and sold over the counter next week.
New moms are encouraged to know their rights before heading back to work after maternity leave.
Dr. Andrew Pytiak, an orthopedic surgeon at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, talks about the risks and how to prepare to avoid them.
The Susan G. Komen 3-day walk over the weekend raised money for breast cancer research.
A hiker was hospitalized on Sunday after they fell 20 feet in a mountain park in the southern Denver metro area.
A man who came to Denver in 2016 was sentenced to more than 67 years for beatings and politically motivated tortures a decade earlier in Gambia; the first such conviction of a non-U.S. citizen, the Justice Department stated.
If you're heading up to Colorado's high country to pop up a tent and get your camp on, you'll need to make sure your plans take the current fire restrictions into account.
Colorado State Patrol announced the closure of Highway 10 on Sunday after a semi rolled over, causing a fire.
Flash flood warnings were issued Sunday near the Lee Fire in western Colorado, and local authorities have reported mudslides in Rio Blanco County.
Track the timeline and impacts as storms fire tonight, then more widespread rain arrives Monday with a heightened flash flood risk for parts of Colorado.
The Denver Gay and Lesbian Flag Football League has opened a new avenue to play football for those who were previously excluded or scared to play. And while it is a great way to meet people, people are primarily here for the love of the game.
Those bills came on the fourth day of the special legislative session aimed at saving money amid an approximately $1 billion state budget shortfall.
Maximus Munro, 16, of Erie, was killed in a head-on crash last week, just as school was starting. Friends and family mourned and honored him on Sunday.
If you're heading up to Colorado's high country to pop up a tent and get your camp on, you'll need to make sure your plans take the current fire restrictions into account.
Bo Nix passed for 110 yards and a touchdown to Courtland Sutton in three possessions, and the Denver Broncos defeated the New Orleans Saints 28-19 on Saturday in both clubs' preseason finale.
Tufanua Ionatana Umu-Cais -- better known as "Ti" -- has already built a reputation as one of Colorado's top high school football players.
The Women's National Basketball Association announced it broke its record for attendance during a single season, attracting more than 2.5 million fans to games so far in 2025.
Arden Walker enjoyed a breakout season last year; he led all of Colorado defensive lineman in tackles. And judging by his performance this fall, he's building on last year's success.
The NFL and shoe manufacturer Crocs are teaming up to launch a team-inspired footwear collection geared to football fans.
The Powerball jackpot is now an estimated $750 million for Monday night's drawing, making it the 10th-largest jackpot in Powerball game history.
Justice Department officials argued the program provides an unconstitutional advantage based on race or ethnicity.
CBS News documented dozens of swastikas and at least a dozen instances of hate speech targeting minority groups across Spray Paint! Servers.
Multiple postal services, including in India and around Europe, say they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new import duties.
Speaking with reporters on Friday, President Trump said the deal came out of a meeting last week with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
The cooler weather did nothing to bring down the temperature inside the Colorado State Capitol, where tempers flared on day three of a special session.
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding from dozens of "sanctuary" cities and counties — covering several of the largest cities in the U.S.
Tensions are growing high between lawmakers at the Colorado State Capitol during a special legislative session.
Speaking with reporters on Friday, President Trump said the deal came out of a meeting last week with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
Lt. General Jeffrey Kruse is no longer Defense Intelligence Agency director, a senior defense official confirmed Friday.
A Colorado father with a spinal cord injury is working to fulfill his dream of walking his daughter down the aisle. Thanks to a Denver neurosurgeon, it might just be possible.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC is recalling about 32,000 pounds of various meat products with a false USDA mark of inspection, meaning the meats didn't go through proper federal examination, according to federal officials.
The pacemaker he has is a new technology, something called a "leadless pacemaker," that goes completely inside the chest with no wire. According to the manufacturer, it's 93% smaller than a traditional device.
Officials from the CDPHE warned about a possible measles exposure at Denver International Airport in Concourse C.
Multiple postal services, including in India and around Europe, say they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new import duties.
Speaking with reporters on Friday, President Trump said the deal came out of a meeting last week with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is dropping 25% tariffs on a long list of U.S. products to ease trade tensions.
Investors will be closely eyeing Powell's speech in Jackson Hole on Friday to see if the Fed chair hints at a potential rate cut at the central bank's next meeting.
Edited video of TikTok company meetings shows employees flagging features they viewed as potentially harmful.
The saga continues six months after an HOA management company denied to CBS Colorado and homeowners that it was the same company it was replacing.
Two Denver City Council members on Tuesday expressed concerns about a two-night Colorado mountain retreat for Denver City Council members next week that carried a $26,000 price tag, even as 171 city workers are being notified that they are losing their jobs.
Ten of Denver's 13 city council members are planning to attend a $26,000 retreat in the foothills next week for team building and professional development, at the same time the city is laying off workers and trying to find ways to cut costs and save money.
A landmark home on Denver's historic 7th Avenue Parkway has sat vacant for the better part of six years, attracting weeds, rodents, the homeless and an unusual form of protest from neighbors frustrated by the eyesore.
A plan to cut down on the number of through lanes on East Alameda near Denver's Washington Park neighborhood is receiving a chilly reception from some residents and business owners.