Health

If you had pets growing up, your body might be better equipped to respond to stress as a result. A new study out of the University of Colorado shows that pets help our immune systems by exposing them to helpful microbes. And those microbes reduce inflammation caused by stress.

Colorado is seeing a late summer surge of COVID-19 as a new variant of the virus has emerged. It's an offshoot of Omicron.

Bladder cancer affects thousands of people in the U.S. each year – and it’s difficult to treat. But scientists at CU Boulder may have found an innovative way to deliver chemotherapy to patients with bladder cancer. It’s inspired by the gripping power of gecko feet. We explore how the tiny lizards may have inspired a better form of cancer treatment.

Recently retired Colorado scientist Lisa McKenzie chased the link between fracking and adverse birth outcomes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.

A new report highlights the risks of extreme heat specific to rural areas.

The federal agency has indicated it would withhold food assistance dollars from states that do not comply with its request for personal information. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Erica Breunlin and then read the story at the link below.

The organizations delivered a letter to the National Governors Association, which meets this week in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Mosquitoes in multiple counties in northern Colorado have tested positive for the West Nile virus. Health officials believe the season is just beginning.

A vaccine against weight gain: It’s something that could be in our future thanks to new research from the University of Colorado Boulder.

All OPTIMIZE study participants receive psilocybin, which has been proven to positively impact patients with depression.