Why Is Colorado Tops In Teen Vaping? Many Suspicions Fall On Legal Marijuana
When state voters legalized recreational marijuana through Amendment 64 earlier this decade, the e-cigarette industry had just started to take off.
By John Daley
Study: Gut Bacteria In Infants Can Set Them On A Path For Obesity, Liver DIsease
Children from obese mothers were more likely to have the microbes that predispose them to obesity and liver disease.
By John Daley
Successful Local Tax Measures Are Unlocking Opportunities For Mental Health Advocates
A record ten cities and counties across Colorado passed tax measures in the midterms that support mental health awareness and treatment.
By John Daley
Ahead Of Action By FDA And States Like Colorado, Juul Pulls Flavors And Social Media
Skyrocketing youth use of e-cigarettes, especially Juuls, has led to several government regulations around teen vaping.
By John Daley
With Teen Vaping Exploding, Colorado’s QuitLine Will Now Help Users As Young As 12
Colorado is becoming an epicenter in the fight over teen vaping.
By John Daley
To Curb Teen Vaping, FDA Plans Ban On Flavored E-Cigs Sales In Some Stores
The new rules would also tighten regulations on online sales.
By John Daley
Colorado Voters Will See A Record Number Of Mental Health Measures On Their Ballots
Roughly a dozen proposals across multiple counties are aiming to better fund mental health services.
By John Daley
On The Western Slope, Worries About Affordable Housing, Health Care, Public Lands
In Carbondale, Palisade and Grand Junction, Colorado voters are weighing some harsh realities as the November elections approach.
By John Daley
Will Prop. 112’s Magic 2,500-Foot Number Ease Health Concerns? Research Isn’t Clear
The Colorado Health Institute recently analysed and offered pros and cons for Proposition 112.
By John Daley
Orange water, dead fish discovered downstream from Superfund site in Boulder County
A possible discharge of water from an old mine site upstream from Left Hand Creek in Boulder County killed an unknown number of fish.
By John Daley
Small-Town Strasburg, Growing On The Edge Of The City, Is Wary Of What That Means
The Plains town of Strasburg has about doubled in size since 2000, which raises questions about everything from water to traffic.
By John Daley
Voters Acknowledge Colorado’s Hot Economy, Worry Over Housing And Health Care
Coloradans view the state’s economy as improving, but they don’t view housing and health care through those same rose-colored glasses
By John Daley
Is Healthy Food For Children A Denver Priority? City Voters Will Decide In November
The Healthy Food for Denver Kids proposal would raise taxes less than a penny on a $10 purchase.
By John Daley
In Purplish Colorado, And This Sprawling Battleground District, Swing Voters Hold The Key
Democrat Tammy Story is battling to unseat Republican state senate incumbent Tim Neville in state Senate District 16.
By John Daley
The ACA Slashed Uninsured Rates For African-American Coloradans, But Disparities Remain
The uninsured rate dropped from just over 16 percent before the ACA, to 6.5 percent after.
By John Daley
Denver’s New 5280 High School Preaches More Than Academics. Teen-Focused Wellness, Sobriety Are A Key Focus
Enrollment at the new 5280 High School is at more than 100 students, mostly freshman. They’ll add a new class each year.
By John Daley