Health

Thousands of Coloradans are losing health insurance because of narrowing Medicaid eligibility requirements. But one new program is hoping to widen access to birth control by providing it completely free of charge to anyone who wants it.

Colorado health insurance prices poised for another big jump in 2027. State and federal subsidies, though, will blunt the price increases for people with lower incomes. Prices for coverage next year will increase by an average of 10% across the state and by even more for those who live in the mountains or on the Western Slope.

The vaccination rate for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) in Colorado is now 88%, sixth lowest among states that provided data. The state health department reported just under 88% MMR rates during the 2025-26 school year Last year, Colorado saw its highest number of measles cases since 1995.

That’s especially true in the Mountain West. In most states, if one delivery unit shuts down, the next closest one is more than an hour away.

Could Wyoming join Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah to partially cover the childbirth resource?

The Colorado Peaches are recognized as the oldest women’s softball team in the country, with members from their 60s to their 90s. This socialized exercise is crucial to maintaining their brain health.

About one in five new mothers struggles with postpartum depression or anxiety. But a new study led partly by Colorado researchers says psychedelics may soon be an effective treatment for those symptoms – and that they may be more effective than prescription medication or psychotherapy. We dig into an intriguing study.

Ozone alerts and wildfires affect the outdoor air quality in Colorado during the summer. But an air quality expert from CSU says the air inside your home deserves some attention too. So we asked her for advice on how to keep the indoor air you breathe clean and clear.

In January, the Trump administration pulled the U.S. out of the World Health Organization. That move created uncertainty over how states like Colorado can track and respond to diseases emerging around the globe. So state health officials want Colorado to join a global alert network that may help prepare for the next health crisis.

A lot of us in Colorado can’t wait to head to the mountains to ski or snowboard. But hitting the slopes can be a lot more fun – and easier on your body – if you do some simple exercises or stretches before your first runs of the season. A sports medicine expert helps you get ready for ski season.