The Omicron variant is putting America’s coronavirus sequencing efforts to the test
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Rows of scientists sit before racks of coronavirus samples inside a laboratory in Henderson, North Carolina, wearing face…
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6 passengers suffer possible carbon monoxide poisoning prompting emergency landing at El Paso Int’l Airport
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso firefighters initiated a triage and hazmat response after a plane made an emergency landing Thursday evening at El Paso…
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Alzheimer’s Association discusses new antibody infusion drug to help people with the disease
EL PASO, Texas – A new drug approved in June by the FDA is offering some hope to those with Alzheimer’s Disease and other neurodegenerative…
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8 U.S. cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 have now been confirmed
NEW YORK, NY — Five cases of the new Covid-19 variant Omicron have been detected in New York state, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced in a press…
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Women share how access to abortion impacted their lives — whether they chose one or not
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN When Sam Blakely found out she was pregnant, she balled up her shower curtain and put it in her mouth so she could scream…
Continue Reading Women share how access to abortion impacted their lives — whether they chose one or not
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN When Sam Blakely found out she was pregnant, she balled up her shower curtain and put it in her mouth so she could scream…
Continue Reading WATCH: Biden unveils winter plan to combat Covid, Omicron variant
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden is kicking off a more urgent campaign for Americans to get Covid-19 booster shots. Biden on Thursday unveiled…
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New Mexico to require Covid-19 boosters for some workers
SANTA FE, New Mexico — An updated New Mexico public health order will require booster shots for some vaccinated workers in the state, ABC affiliate…
Continue Reading Early detection of autism in children has improved, but disparities remain, CDC studies suggest
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Early detection of autism in children has improved, but disparities remain in practices to identify and diagnose the…
Continue Reading Omicron coronavirus variant found in multiple US states
By MICHELLE L. PRICE and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The omicron variant of COVID-19 has been discovered in at least five…
Continue Reading Surgeon fined $3,000 for amputating patient’s wrong leg
By Allegra Goodwin and Jack Guy, CNN An Austrian court has fined a surgeon 2,700 euros ($3,050) for mistakenly amputating the wrong leg of a patient.…
Continue Reading How to be safe during home workouts
By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN When the coronavirus pandemic forced gyms to close their doors last year, many people began working out at home.…
Continue Reading Majority of vaccinated adults say they’ll get a booster, KFF poll finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Most fully vaccinated adults in the United States say they plan to get a booster, according to the latest Kaiser Family…
Continue Reading You don’t have to change holiday plans due to Omicron if you’re vaccinated, Fauci says. But don’t wait to get a booster
By Travis Caldwell, CNN As the first case of the Omicron variant in the US was detected on Wednesday, health officials are urging Americans not to…
Continue Reading You don’t have to change holiday plans due to Omicron if you’re vaccinated, Fauci says. But don’t wait to get a booster
By Travis Caldwell, CNN As the first case of the Omicron variant in the US was detected on Wednesday, health officials are urging Americans not to…
Continue Reading This strip of paper can help prevent a drug overdose
By Nadia Kounang, CNN It’s a little strip of paper not much longer than 2 inches, and it has the potential to prevent a drug overdose. These…
Continue Reading This strip of paper can help prevent a drug overdose
By Nadia Kounang, CNN It’s a little strip of paper not much longer than 2 inches, and it has the potential to prevent a drug overdose. These…
Continue Reading Even with a new variant, here’s why vaccines and boosters are still the best solution
By Jen Christensen, CNN Doctors don’t know yet exactly how well the current Covid-19 vaccines protect people against the new Omicron variant…
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Las Cruces Walmart store to temporarily close due to Covid-19 outbreak
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Walmart store in Las Cruces is temporarily closing down after a Covid-19 outbreak. A Walmart spokesperson said…
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1st case of Omicron Covid-19 variant confirmed in U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO, California — The first case of the omicron variant in the U.S. has been identified in California, the California and San Francisco…
Continue Reading First confirmed US case of Omicron coronavirus variant detected in California
By Jacqueline Howard, Kaitlan Collins and Betsy Klein, CNN The United States’ first confirmed case of the Omicron coronavirus variant has been…
Continue Reading Even with a new variant, here’s why vaccines and boosters are still the best solution
By Jen Christensen, CNN Doctors don’t know yet exactly how well the current Covid-19 vaccines protect people against the new Omicron variant…
Continue Reading As HIV cases rise globally, it’s more important than ever to keep yourself safe. Experts explain what to do
By Megan Marples, CNN As we mark World AIDS Day today, a wave of HIV cases makes it more important than ever to protect yourself from contracting the…
Continue Reading 10 tips on how to find your ‘sweet spot’ for self-care
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN One of the top trends this year is towards self-care, loosely defined as focusing on your own health and wellness in a…
Continue Reading Antiperspirant recall: What the finding of a cancer-causing chemical means for you
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical, was found in over half of 108 batches of antiperspirant and deodorant body sprays…
Continue Reading As officials prep for Omicron, US hospitals are still battling severe Delta variant infections
By Travis Caldwell, CNN While researchers gather more information on the Omicron variant detected in at least 20 countries and territories, the…
Continue Reading As officials prep for Omicron, US hospitals are still battling severe Delta variant infections
By Travis Caldwell, CNN While researchers gather more information on the Omicron variant detected in at least 20 countries and territories, the…
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Short staffing said to be creating overcrowding at El Paso hospitals amid Covid spike
EL PASO, Texas — A prominent local doctor says short staffing at El Paso hospitals is contributing to overcrowding and delays as the city is in the…
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All Las Cruces hospitals and a clinic are offering monoclonal antibody infusion for Covid-19
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces patients suffering from Covid-19 don’t have to drive to El Paso for monoclonal antibody infusion treatment.…
Continue Reading Federal judge blocks Biden’s vaccine mandate for health workers nationwide
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration has suffered three major court losses since Monday morning, with orders freezing key federal…
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