Father urges lawmakers to limit sale of preservative used in suicides
A Colorado father, driven by grief, is pushing to make Colorado among the first states in the country to regulate the sale of sodium nitrite.
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A Colorado father, driven by grief, is pushing to make Colorado among the first states in the country to regulate the sale of sodium nitrite.
Handheld, AI-powered device is the first of its kind and could help doctors detect skin cancer earlier, according to its maker.
Cancer deaths continued to decrease, according to the report, but experts warned that the rise in some of the most deadly forms of cancer could mean an increase in deaths is ahead.
Working with several other state agencies, Colorado's Behavioral Health Administration identified more than 100 action items to make immediate improvements to the system.
Drinking a glass or more of 100% fruit juice daily is associated with a small weight gain in children and adults, according to a new analysis.
"I'm astounded at the depths the tobacco industry will go to pursue profits at the expense of countless lives," says the World Health Organization's director of health promotion, Ruediger Krech.
Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas that is the leading cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers. Experts recommend testing for it in your home —here's how.
Six years after a Douglas County Sheriff's deputy nearly lost his life in the shooting that killed a fellow deputy, he is sharing his story and urging others to make a life-saving donation.
As Coloradans look to hit the slopes with the low temperatures lingering around the holiday weekend, doctors are explaining how to avoid frost bite.
Health care centers in Denver are being overwhelmed by new patients, forcing facilities to make tough decisions.
The CDC noted a recent dip in influenza activity, but experts say more increases are expected, meaning it's not time to back down from precautions like the flu shot.
The nation's largest drugstore chain says closures to start next month and end in early April.
Purina is responding to unsubstantiated accounts on social media alleging its Pro Plan food had sickened dozens of pets.
Quaker Oats expands prior recall to include more granola bars, cereals and a snack mix possibly tainted with bacteria.
The World Health Organization's top official pointed to holiday gatherings and the spread of the JN.1 variant as factors behind nearly 10,000 COVID-19 deaths worldwide in December.
Urologic oncologist Dr. Suzanne Merrill at Sky Ridge Medical Center discusses her career in a medical field typically dominated by men.
Health expert, Jeff Giullian, joins CBS News Colorado to break down kidney health and who is most at risk for issues.
March is Colo-Rectal Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Sujatha Nallapareddy from Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers discusses how important screenings are.
See an interview with Dr. Patricia Westmoreland.
CU College of Nursing Associate Professor Dr. Kerry Peterson spoke about solutions to the teen mental health crisis.
Across Colorado, schools are welcoming families back to class, including the Tennyson Center for Children in Denver.
CU Boulder Police Department is looking into three calls connected to a swatting incident that happened at the university.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is currently in the middle of a significant project on U.S. Highway 40 through Empire.
If you haven't heard, Labubus are the latest craze in viral toys and celebrity accessory, with some shoppers flying miles to get their hands on one.
Residents of the Mountain View Towers near Federal Boulevard say crossing the street is a daily risk, especially for seniors and people with disabilities.
Colorado's senior senator said he opposes the annexation plan being considered in El Paso County.
Claims about shots being fired were called in to Boulder's dispatch center on Monday. They turned out to be a hoax.
Across Colorado, schools are welcoming families back to class, including the Tennyson Center for Children in Denver.
If you haven’t heard, Labubu's are the latest craze in viral toys and celebrity accessory with some shoppers flying miles to get their hands on one.
The drainage system in the Colorado mountain town is being improved.
The Colorado Buffaloes live mascot Ralphie VI is retiring. The bison's name is actually Ember, and a new live mascot -- Ralphie VII -- is in training.
Vista Peak Preparatory High School's Bisonette Dance Team is the only program in Colorado that specializes in majorette-style dance, a form rooted in historically Black colleges and universities.
Aurora MMA fighter Cory "Sandman" Sandhagen is making a name for himself as he gets ready to take his first shot at the title in the UFC World Championships.
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, including some rising stars.
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.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos of the ring and proposal on Instagram.
Divers have collected evidence of a Stone Age settlement lost to rising seas after the last ice age from the seabed off Denmark's coast.
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.
Elon Musk on Monday targeted Apple and OpenAI in an antitrust lawsuit alleging that the iPhone maker and the ChatGPT maker are teaming up to thwart competition in artificial intelligence.
Unable to find buyers, a growing number of sellers are pulling their homes off the market rather than compromise on price.
A group of current and former FEMA officials is blasting the Trump administration for its sweeping changes to the disaster relief agency, days before the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
State lawmakers passed four bills raising taxes on Colorado businesses as a special legislative session stretched into a fifth day.
President Trump said Monday he has fired Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors. Her attorney countered that they plan to file a lawsuit challenging the move.
President Trump on Monday floated returning the Department of Defense to its prior name, the Department of War, calling its current moniker "too defensive."
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into custody Monday by immigration authorities and the Department of Homeland Security said he is being processed for deportation to Uganda.
Not a milk drinker? Not a problem. There are still expert-approved ways to get calcium in your diet from sources you may not know contain the bone-supporting mineral.
Paul Gesi, a Northglenn police officer, died by suicide earlier this month after a long battle with PTSD.
In a medal ceremony, 87 patients of the Barbara Davis Center were honored for living 50 years with Type 1 diabetes.
"The risk to public health in the United States from this introduction is very low," said HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon.
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.
If you haven't heard, Labubus are the latest craze in viral toys and celebrity accessory, with some shoppers flying miles to get their hands on one.
The future of Greeley's proposed entertainment district in the western part of the city could soon be headed to district court.
This multi-day extravaganza of food, wine, and spirits showcases Colorado's incredible restaurant community while raising funds to help hospitality workers across the state advance and thrive.
Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making.
State lawmakers passed four bills raising taxes on Colorado businesses as a special legislative session stretched into a fifth day.
Former homicide investigator with the Denver Police Department, Tom Haney Jr., who was also brought in to assist on the JonBenét murder case, died suddenly on Aug. 19 while playing golf with friends.
After months of frustration and uncertainty, residents are finally getting answers about a series of recurring power outages.
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.
