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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  It's a disease that affects 700,000 Americans and many have never heard of it before being diagnosed. The little known autoimmune disease, ulcerative colitis, is a chronic disease of the large intestine. One Colorado Springs man has been living with it for 15 years and wants to raise awareness and acceptance.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  USDA makes 2nd attempt with livestock ID system meant to help control spread of animal disease

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Lawmakers will consider a Democrat's proposal to restrict teenagers' use of tanning beds by requiring youths to have permission from parents and doctors.

Friday, February 01, 2013  People all across Colorado and the nation will be wearing red, all to support the awareness of heart disease.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this flu season began early and has been unusually vigorous.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Making HIV tests as common as cholesterol checks: Guideline pushes routine screens for most

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  A 6-year-old Colorado Springs boy with a rare blood disease is headed to Minnesota for a bone marrow transplant.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  The Air Force Academy is conducting an exercise designed to test its ability to work with local hospitals and civil authorities to contain a disease.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  American teenager with serious illness sings with Korean boy band SHINee

Friday, June 08, 2012  Master suit accuses NFL of concealing head trauma-brain injury links; covers thousands

Friday, June 08, 2012  A year after starting their Culture Change Campaign, LiveWell Colorado spokesperson Mina Liebert said there is improvement in the state's obesity epidemic.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Studio 7 has come a long way since we last hung out with them in 2008.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  CDC report shows a larger share of births are to unwed couples who are living together

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Living together before marriage no longer seen as bad omen; about 60 pct of couples try it

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  Colorado Agriculture Commissioner John Salazar says the state will take a bigger role in the oversight of the cantaloupe industry following a listeria outbreak.