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Colorado scientists say the drug Leukine halts brain cell loss in patients with Alzheimer’s and could improve cognition

By Andrea Dukakis

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Government and Politics

In a major change in cannabis policy that could impact Colorado’s industry, president directs DOJ to ease regulations

By Sarah Mulholland, Bente Birkeland, and John Daley

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Government and Politics

US House passes Republican health insurance changes, without help from Colorado Dems

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‘We feel safer at church.’ Latino community works together to provide health care access amid fear, high costs

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Government and Politics

‘A culture of fear,’ outdated equipment and data manipulation. How the Colorado public health lab unraveled

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Colorado records 36th measles case of the year, state’s epidemiologist says vaccination provides the best protection

Colorado health leaders react to CDC limiting hepatitis B vaccine recommendations

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Colorado officials see no risk to drinking water from derailed coal train

Government and Politics

How Medicaid became such a drag on Colorado’s state budget

By Colorado Sun

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Doctor and author turned social media creator: Former Colorado public official on posting science-based health content

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Avalanche safety is vital as we head into winter

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Less than 3 weeks after cancer surgery, Broncos’ Alex Singleton is back in the game

By The Associated Press

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Colorado complies with Trump administration’s request for data on immigrants who received emergency Medicaid services

By Allison Sherry

Thousands of undocumented immigrants in Colorado lose health care subsidies

By Mateo Schimpf

Three children sit at a table while one of them receives a shot

Government and Politics

Coloradans back extending federal ACA tax credits, vaccine requirements in schools, not so much RFK Jr.

By John Daley and Bente Birkeland

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