Updated: 7:59 AM While the childhood obesity rate has tripled in the U.S. since the 1970s, a new survey finds that parents would rather talk to their kids about almost any other topic before discussing weight.
Posted: 1:42 PM Antibiotic ointments may be good for healing, but a new study links frequent use with the development of a more drug-resistant strain of the "MRSA" staph infection.
Updated: 1:04 PM Two more adults in El Paso County have tested positive for Listeria infection. It’s a disease caused by a harmful bacteria. Health officials are encouraging those at high risk to take precautions.
Updated: 5:40 PM The Dr. Oz Show is addressing the issue of ovarian cancer and early warning signs that are often mistaken for something less serious. Watch the show Tuesday at 3:00 p.m.
Posted: 9:14 AM There's a new way to get protection from the flu. But it's just for adults.
Posted: 7:00 AM The National Athletic Trainers' Association has released new guidelines to help prevent instances of skin infections in athletes.
Posted: 11:21 AM Far fewer teenage girls have received a vaccine against cervical cancer than have gotten other important vaccines. Some experts think the sexual issues attached to the vaccination make parents uncomfortable.
Updated: 11:37 PM Every hour, someone dies from melanoma. But now there's a breakthrough that's bringing hope in the form of a drug. It's helping people live longer with this disease. But it was just approved by the FDA last week. Here’s what 11 News is learning about Zelboraf.
Posted: 6:37 AM More than 5,000 U.S. children and teens are injured each year in falls from windows, according to a study that suggests the problem stretches beyond urban high-rises.
Updated: 1:47 PM The military is working to increase efforts to detect brain injuries in returning veterans.
Updated: 12:27 PM If you have a weak immune system, you may want to avoid local swimming pools. Pueblo Health Officials have confirmed cases of Cryptosporidium, also known as “Crypto,” in Pueblo residents.
Updated: 7:35 AM The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is announcing historic new guidelines Monday.
Updated: 8:08 AM Adding to a list of struggles that many veterans face upon returning from a combat zone: a new study shows that even mild brain injuries could raise the risk of Alzheimer's later in life.
Posted: 6:57 AM Kids may be safest in cars when grandma or grandpa are driving instead of mom or dad, according to study results that even made the researchers do a double-take.
Updated: 12:10 PM Most people know by now that going for a hike or going to the pool require sunscreen. But few ever think about reaching for the sunscreen before their daily commute.
Updated: 3:19 PM A new study suggests that food allergies affect more children than government health officials estimate.
Updated: 6:55 AM For the 6th time this year, a skunk found in Pueblo County has tested positive for rabies.
Posted: 7:19 AM The latest round in the ongoing fight over President Barack Obama's health care overhaul is being heard in the federal appeals court in Atlanta.
Updated: 2:02 PM The Springs community banded together Saturday to help send a young cancer patient to the East Coast for what her family hopes will be a cure.
Posted: 5:47 AM State health officials say two deaths in Denver have been linked to a Listeria infection. They are now searching for the source of the bacteria.
Updated: 8:24 PM Smoke from fires burning in Arizona and New Mexico is pushing into Southern Colorado, creating hazy conditions.
Updated: 7:50 AM Colorado is becoming the latest state moving ahead with its own health insurance exchange -- but some still question whether it's a good idea.
Updated: 8:17 AM New research from the World Health Organization says cell phones could be as big a public health risk as abestos and smoking.
Posted: 5:17 PM Lots of us will be grilling over the holiday weekend. 11 News is on your side with tips to keep your family safe.
Posted: 11:18 AM 11 Sports captured on video two girls colliding heads during a soccer game—one of them suffered a concussion and didn’t even remember the incident. It’s a dangerous situation for any young athlete—and a serious scare for parents.
