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National Jewish Health cardiologist Dr. Andrew Freeman explains what a plant-based diet is. For more information on heart health, healthy lifestyle and healthy recipes, visit http://njhealth.org.

A growing number of patients learn of allergies to new hips & knees only after surgery is done

DENVER, CO -- Imagine what Paula Spurlock must have been going through. Shortly after having a hip replaced in 2011, the trou...

KNEE AND HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERIES ARE SKYROCKETING IN THIS COUNTRY. BY 2030, HIP REPLACEMENTS WILL SHOOT UP 174-PERCENT - KNEE REPLACEMENTS NEARLY 700-PERCENT.¹

AND WITH THAT INCREASE COMES A SERIOUS CONCERN.

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In honor of the Morgridge Family Foundation, the Kunsberg School for chronically ill children on the main National Jewish Health campus in Denver, will be renamed the Morgridge Academy. Morgridge Academy is a free kinderga...

A new report from the CDC shows that rates of skin and food allergies in US children are rising at an alarming rate. National Jewish Health allergist Dr. David Fleischer talks with NBC Nightly News about the numbers.

Having an asthma action plan is a crucial step to properly managing your, or your child's, asthma. Talk with your health care provider about creating an asthma action plan. For more information on asthma and asthma action ...

CBS Denver spoke with Dr. Bruce Bender of National Jewish Health about new research that shows 11% of children are diagnosed with ADHD

If you are one of the 40 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies, brace yourself — this could be a rough year. Doctors say they are already seeing a surge of springtime allergies — and global warming could mak...

If you are one of the 40 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies, brace yourself — this could be a rough year. Doctors say they are already seeing a surge of springtime allergies — and global warming could ma...

National Jewish Health patient and donor Bonnie Mandarich shares the story of her lung cancer diagnosis and care.

If you have a teenager, you know getting them out of bed and off to school can be a challenge in the morning - especially this time of year when we lose an hour of sleep.

But a new study says it's not entirely your teenag...

If you have a teenager, you know getting them out of bed and off to school can be a challenge in the morning - especially this time of year when we lose an hour of sleep.

But a new study says it's not entirely your teenag...

If you've stumbled in your resolution to quit smoking, the QuitLogix Program at National Jewish Health can help you. Learn about setting a meaningful quit date. If you're thinking about quitting tobacco, or are ready to qu...

National Jewish Health Cardiologist Dr. Andrew Freeman says there are a few things you can do today that will have an immediate impact on your heart health. For more information visit: http://www.nationaljewish.o......

Dr. Rohit Katial tells CBS Denver that if warm winter temperatures continue, spring allergy season could come even earlier than expected. Dr. Katial says now is the time to begin taking your allergy medications to get ahe...

Short of breath? It could be your heart. The heart and lungs work together to provide oxygen and blood flow to each other. At National Jewish Health, cardiologists and pulmonologists coordinate care to treat the whole pers...

New research shows that smokers, both men and women, can expect to die 10 years before non-smokers. Robin Daigh, president of Health Initiatives at National Jewish Health talks with 9News about the best tips to quit smoki...

Take a look back at the excitement, glamour and fun of the 2012 Beaux Arts Ball. You won't believe what we have planned for you in 2013!

Quitting tobacco can feel like losing a best friend. Learn tips for coping as you quit. If you're thinking about quitting tobacco, or are ready to quit, call 1.800.QUIT NOW (800.784.8669). For more information, visit http:...

One of the best things you can do to improve your health in 2013 is to quit tobacco. The Colorado QuitLine over the past 10 years has helped more than 75,000 Coloradans quit. The Colorado QuitLine is operated by National...

If you are taking steps to make your home more energy efficient, you are not alone. Experts say the "green" home market is booming, and while that could be saving you money, it could be costing you as well. Learn what's ca...

National Jewish Health developed the gold standard for diagnosing food allergies, called the double blind food challenge. Many patients with food allergies are able to eat more than they think. For more information, visit ...

Learn about immunoglubulin E (IgE), a protein found in people who have asthma and allergies that is responsible for allergic reactions. Through the discovery of IgE, immunologists have created treatment options targeting t...

Watch these tips for reducing some of the most common indoor allergens that can become trapped inside during the colder winter months.

Robin Daigh, president of Health Initiatives at National Jewish Health, joins 7News to discuss tips for helping quit tobacco. National Jewish Health has operate the Colorado Quitline for the State of Colorado for the past...

Dr. Alisa Koval of National Jewish Health talks with CBS Denver about a new report that finds a flame retardant chemical in couches could be harmful to your health.

Dr. Jeffrey Kern at National Jewish Health joins 7News anchor Christine Chang to discuss the latest in lung cancer treatment and diagnosis for Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Experts at National Jewish Health are reaching out to clinics that serve people who struggle to get proper care. Children with eczema are so miserable they often scratch and rub uncontrollably, but thanks to an educational...

Food challenge tests conducted by health care specialists at National Jewish Health are showing promising results for children with food allergies. By exposing children to the foods they're allergic to, doctors may gradual...

National Jewish Health Cardiologist Dr. Andrew Freeman talks with Mile High Living about the dangers of taking too many vitamins.

A spirometry test measures how much and how fast you can move air into and out of your lungs. Your health care provider may ask you to perform this test to help with diagnosing lung problems. National Jewish Health offers ...

Dr. Chris Urbina, Executive Director, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment; Dr. Alisa Koval, National Jewish Health; John Stulp, Special Advisor on Water, Office of Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and J...

Learn about transtracheal oxygen therapy (TTOT), an alternative type of oxygen therapy, and hear from a patient who has undergone the procedure. For more information on transtracheal oxygen therapy, please visit http://njh...

How can you spot if your child has exercise-induced asthma? Dr. Tod Olin, MD, MSCS, a pediatric pulmonologist at National Jewish Health discusses the symptoms. Dr. Olin leads the Pediatric Exercise Tolerance Center at Nati...

People from all over the world seek treatment at National Jewish Health. Why? Because we never say never. Our cutting-edge scientific discoveries and treatment options have helped people like Jack Littauer with food allerg...

National Jewish Health is working with local children and their families to help create healthy behaviors in families. CBS Denver checks out Project CHANGE, a program designed to control health through activity, nutrition ...

With technological solutions already available, Dr. Preveen Ramamoorthy of National Jewish Health says the implementation of these solutions would allow for things like the full DNA processing of a child's genetic makeup l...

Dr. Preveen Ramamoorthy of National Jewish Health talks about the discoveries made thanks to personalized medicine, including cloning certain genetic materials, DNA sequencing, and real time polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

Dr. Preveen Ramamoorthy of National Jewish Health discusses the implementation of personalized medicine and the types of diseases that can be more easily distinguished by genome sequencing according to a person's individua...