Dec. 15, 2022: Updating long COVID and other seasonal viruses; The best in holiday books

December 15, 2022
Clarence Troutman, of Denver, and Ana Rodriguez, from Thornton, have both struggled with physical changes brought on by long COVID. They became friends through a support group after they were released from the hospital after getting sick from COVID-19.Clarence Troutman, of Denver, and Ana Rodriguez, from Thornton, have both struggled with physical changes brought on by long COVID. They became friends through a support group after they were released from the hospital after getting sick from COVID-19.John Daley/CPR News
Clarence Troutman, of Denver, and Ana Rodriguez, from Thornton, have both struggled with physical changes brought on by long COVID. They became friends through a support group after they were released from the hospital after getting sick from COVID-19.

Some are calling long COVID the next public health disaster; to treat it, doctors are turning to an unexpected condition for answers: concussions. The latest research and updating other seasonal viruses like the flu and RSV. Then, from a high-tech thriller about genetic manipulation, to efforts to maintain wild mustangs, plus stories for kids...we'll share gift-giving book ideas, all with Colorado or Western ties.