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El Paso ISD’s new mask rule goes into effect today

January 25, 2022 11:35 AM Wil Herren

EL PASO, Texas- The new EPISD mask policy goes into affect today. The new rule gives visitors, staff and students the option to opt out of wearing a…

US government fails when it comes to tobacco reduction, American Lung Association report says

January 26, 2022 9:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan, CNN The federal government gets “mostly failing grades on its efforts to prevent and reduce tobacco,” a new report from…

Despite CDC directive, many pharmacies refusing to give fourth shots to immune-compromised patients

January 26, 2022 5:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to send a clear message to pharmacies on a…

Despite CDC directive, many pharmacies refusing to give fourth shots to immune-compromised patients

January 26, 2022 5:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to send a clear message to pharmacies on a…

The medications you can take if you get Covid-19

January 26, 2022 6:23 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — The omicron variant makes up nearly all new Covid cases in the U.S. If you’ve recently tested positive, a local emergency room…

Water- and stain-resistant products contain toxic plastics, study says. Here’s what to do

January 26, 2022 4:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Many of the water-resistant and stain-proof home furnishings and apparel we purchase may contain toxic “forever”…

‘Shelfies,’ not selfies, provide personal insight and encourage bookshelf therapy

January 26, 2022 2:30 AM CNN Newsource

By David G. Allan, CNN Library Shelfie Day — proof that there is now a day of celebration for everything — is the fourth Wednesday of…

Here’s how Texans can get free at-home COVID-19 tests and N95 masks from the federal government

January 25, 2022 4:35 PM Texas Tribune

This month, the Texas’ COVID-19 positivity rate — the percentage of tests with positive results — soared to its highest peak yet amid the onset…

During Omicron, disease severity appears to be lower than during other periods of high transmission, according to CDC study

January 25, 2022 1:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN During a period when the Omicron coronavirus variant was dominant, severe outcomes for patients hospitalized with Covid-19…

Biden administration to withdraw Covid-19 vaccination and testing regulation aimed at large businesses

January 25, 2022 1:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Liz Stark The Biden administration is withdrawing its Covid-19 vaccination and testing regulation aimed at large businesses, following the Supreme…

El Paso weight-loss doctor offers tips for sticking with New Year’s Resolution

January 25, 2022 5:59 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — It’s easy for people to say, “new year, new me,” on January 1st but it’s a lot harder to make it happen as the year progresses.…

Pfizer and BioNTech begin clinical trial for Omicron-specific vaccine

January 25, 2022 4:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Amanda Sealy, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech have begun a clinical trial for their Omicron-specific Covid-19 vaccine candidate, they announced in a news…

Here’s how to get free N95 masks from pharmacies or community health centers

January 25, 2022 4:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rollout of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States, with some pharmacies already handing…

Here’s how to get free N95 masks from pharmacies or community health centers

January 25, 2022 4:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rollout of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States, with some pharmacies already handing…

Here’s how to get free N95 masks from pharmacies or community health centers

January 25, 2022 4:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rollout of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States, with some pharmacies already handing…

TV Peloton incidents undermine a basic reality about exercise, experts say

January 25, 2022 3:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN First it was Mr. Big, the character from “Sex in the City,” dying in Carrie Bradshaw’s arms from a heart…

Self-care won’t save us from exhaustion. This other strategy might

January 25, 2022 3:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Jessica DuLong, CNN Whether it’s caring for kids, parents, coworkers or our community, many people feel utterly tapped out because of all…

Number of new Covid-19 cases climb in El Paso, breakthrough cases also up

January 24, 2022 10:49 AM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso health officials say 26 new Covid-19 related deaths were recorded in El Paso for the Centers for Disease Control and…

US pharmacies are rolling out free N95 masks as free Covid-19 tests begin to arrive in the mail

January 24, 2022 10:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard and Betsy Klein, CNN Just as free Covid-19 tests are landing in the mailboxes of people who ordered them, the first free N95…

US pharmacies are rolling out free N95 masks as free Covid-19 tests begin to arrive in the mail

January 24, 2022 10:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard and Betsy Klein, CNN Just as free Covid-19 tests are landing in the mailboxes of people who ordered them, the first free N95…

Study reveals impact 10 minutes of exercise can have on adults over 40

January 24, 2022 9:54 AM CNN Newsource

Could you find 10 minutes in your day to increase your physical activity? It might be lifesaving, according to a new study. More than 110,000 US…

Follow these tips to exercise safely during winter

January 24, 2022 2:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN This winter is pummeling many people’s workout goals. As the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus variant…

How you sleep can cause neck and back pain

January 24, 2022 2:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Neck pain may have many causes: Stress, poor posture, texting, injuries from sports, car or other accidents and chronic…

Make this mood-boosting meal right now

January 23, 2022 4:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Casey Barber, CNN If the post-holiday slump is hitting a little harder for you in 2022, you’re not the only one. It’s cold and icy…

FDA considers limiting authorization of certain monoclonal antibody treatments

January 22, 2022 5:52 PM CNN Newsource

By Steve Contorno, CNN Federal regulators are considering limiting the authorization of certain monoclonal antibody treatments that have not proved…

FDA considers limiting authorization of certain monoclonal antibody treatments

January 22, 2022 5:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Steve Contorno, CNN Federal regulators are considering limiting the authorization of certain monoclonal antibody treatments that have not proved…

The pandemic may have created a nation of problem drinkers — and many are women

January 22, 2022 10:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN For many people, social drinking is a celebrated pastime. At least it was in the good old days — you know, before we…

Covid-19 hospitalizations are dropping in the Northeast. In other parts of the country, they’re rising

January 21, 2022 10:51 PM CNN Newsource

By Christina Maxouris, CNN During what has been another devastating surge of Covid-19 across the country, there is good news: Some states are…

Disability Rights of Texas can help the disabled get a Covid-19 vaccine

January 21, 2022 7:07 PM Priscilla Duran

EL PASO, Texas — If you are disabled and need your Covid-19 vaccine there is an easier option to lines. Disability Rights of Texas is an…

After the Omicron wave, here’s what experts say could come next in 2022

January 21, 2022 11:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Picture a not-too-distant future when you can book that summer trip to Italy or you don’t have to remember to take off…