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Rocky Mountain bristlecone is one species of the high-elevation five-needle pines in the West that are particularly vulnerable to climate change.

The first time Magalie Lerman knew she had a drug problem was not the first time she overdosed.

Medical marijuana is legal in 16 states, and that number is expected to grow. But these state laws put colleges in a bind.

For immediate release: Washington, D.C. - May 23, 2012 - The American Institute of Architects selected nine recipients to receive the 2012 Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship.

ATS 2012, SAN FRANCISCO - Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in children normalizes disturbances in the neuronal network responsible for attention and executive function, according to a new study.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. - A few modest features distinguish the trunk of the limber pine standing among the trees near abandoned beaver ponds: a white, plastic pouch attached by a removable staple, a numerical metal tag secured with an aluminum nail and a printed warning: "Pouches on trees to repel mountain pine beetles.

From the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System and the University of Colorado-Denver, Denver, CO ; Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and the University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO ; Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC ; University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX ; Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN ; and ... (more)

HE sight of a crispy pizza oozing with molten cheese will give anyone an intense pang of pleasure.

Main Category: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Also Included In: Women's Health / Gynecology ; Eating Disorders Article Date: 16 May 2012 - 0:00 PDT Why does one person become anorexic and another obese? A study recently published by a University of Colorado School of Medicine researcher shows that reward circuits in the brain are sensitized in ... (more)

Martha\'s Vineyard\'s accomplished music teacher and musician Will Luckey demonstrates his instrumental prowess by playing a few tunes on guitar and piano.

Our day's top images, in-depth photo essays and offbeat slices of life. See the best of Reuters photography.

Christopher Smith, left, and Merete Mueller sit outside their "tiny house" in Hartsel.

From the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System and the University of Colorado-Denver, Denver, CO ; Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and the University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO ; Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC ; University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX ; Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN ; and ... (more)

From the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System and University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO ; Health Services Research and Development Northwest Center of Excellence, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, and University of Washington, Seattle, WA ; Clinical Outcomes Assessment Program, Foundation for Health Care Quality, Seattle, WA .

On April 25, Colorado's Wind for Schools project was honored with a Wirth Chair Award for its work in integrating wind energy into classrooms throughout the state.

A brand new business center at the University of Colorado-Denver is dedicated to giving students a hands-on education in commodities through a trading floor that's the only one of its kind in the world.

Your eye color may indicate risks for skin conditions, scientists find in new study.

New research sends a stark warning to overweight teens: If you develop diabetes, you'll have a very tough time keeping it under control.

Morgan County CSU Alumni Association President Kevin Keefe, left, and CSU Athletic Director Larry Graham, right, stand with the winners of the 2012 Morgan County CSU Alumni Association Scholarships.

"Research" and "studies" concerning video games is like opening up a bag of candy with worms in it...sometimes you get something sweet but other times you end up with something slimy and gross.