Stuttering 101: A biological condition no one should make fun of
Stuttering, or stammering, occurs when a person repeats or stumbles over a sound, syllable or word. Certain syllables may be repeated or prolonged,…
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Coronavirus immunity offers perils and promise
Although we still have much to learn about immunity, in recent days there have been important hints and encouraging developments. Individual and…
Continue Reading Trump administration says FDA will no longer require premarket review of certain lab tests, including some Covid-19 tests
The Trump administration has determined that the US Food and Drug Administration will no longer review certain laboratory tests, including those used…
Continue Reading Cotton masks won’t protect you from wildfire smoke that can worsen Covid-19 symptoms, doctors warn
Fires burning across California and Colorado are pumping out smoke that would be bad enough on its own, but might also worsen coronavirus symptoms,…
Continue Reading As Florida sets records for Covid-19 cases, health authorities often fail to do contact tracing
When Shaila Rivera and her new husband returned home from their honeymoon and tested positive for Covid-19, they expected a phone call from their…
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Covid-19 incidence more than triple among Native Americans, new CDC report says
The coronavirus pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on Native American communities. The incidence of Covid-19 cases among American Indians and…
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El Paso reports 4 new virus deaths, big drop in active cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced four new coronavirus-related deaths Friday morning. The death toll now…
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Teens are having unprotected sex, driving drunk and vaping among other risky behaviors, CDC says
Kids are still taking pretty big risks, according to several new studies of youthful behavior from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.…
Continue Reading Their lives are in other people’s hands: Young people with immune conditions fear coronavirus
As 19-year-old Alyannah Buhman begins her junior year of pre-law studies at Iowa State University, she has ambitions of a career in civil rights law.…
Continue Reading Thousands of Hasbro water guns sold at Target recalled due to lead
More than 52,000 water guns which are sold only at Target are being recalled by Hasbro, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a notice.…
Continue Reading New Covid-19 cases are declining across the US, official says, but that could quickly change if people aren’t careful
States across the US are now seeing a decline in coronavirus cases, a US top official said this week, though he warned things could quickly change…
Continue Reading Hundreds of Covid-19 cases reported as students return to college campuses
Students are returning to college campuses across the US, and several universities are already detecting cases of coronavirus that have led to…
Continue Reading Fauci recovering after vocal cord surgery
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, confirmed to CNN that he had surgery Thursday morning…
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Doña Ana has 1 of New Mexico’s 5 new deaths as leaders say more virus fight needed for reopening
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Thursday reported an additional 208 coronavirus cases and five more deaths, including a…
Continue Reading Putting your young children in timeout can work if done right
With parents spending more time with their children than usual due to the Covid-19 pandemic, their need for discipline that works is greater than…
Continue Reading Pollution linked to first time asthma in children, study says
The more children are exposed to pollution, the greater the risk they will develop their first case of asthma, a large study has found. The study,…
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State of Texas to start posting virus case data from public schools
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas will soon begin regularly releasing information on Covid-19 cases in public school among students and staff members, Texas…
Continue Reading 750 million genetically engineered mosquitoes approved for release in Florida Keys
A plan to release over 750 million genetically modified mosquitoes into the Florida Keys in 2021 and 2022 received final approval from local…
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‘Lowest numbers we’ve seen in several months’: Weekly check-in with UMC’s Dr. Joel Hendryx
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
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Coronavirus websites usually go over people’s heads, study finds
Excuse me? What’s that mean? When it comes to educating the world about coronavirus, public health organizations around the world uniformly…
Continue Reading Ultraviolet UVC sanitizers can be dangerous and have limited use against coronavirus, warns FDA
The ads are everywhere – germicidal ultraviolet lights that can disinfect surfaces and perhaps help stop transmission of coronavirus. But how…
Continue Reading Russia says coronavirus vaccine trials to move forward with 40,000 people
Russia announced on Thursday that it will begin post-registration clinical trials for its Covid-19 vaccine candidate next week — and 40,000…
Continue Reading 10 new virus deaths in El Paso; man in his 20s among victims
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced ten new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday morning. The death toll now…
Continue Reading Pharmacists now allowed to administer childhood vaccines, but pediatricians disapprove
In a move aimed at making it easier to get children vaccinated, the US Department of Health and Human Services said it would authorize any…
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Clint ISD spending $660,000 to install systems to disinfect air in school buildings
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — As the debate over reopening schools continues nationwide, a local school district is trying to make campuses safer…
Continue Reading FDA emergency authorization of blood plasma for Covid-19 on hold, according to the New York Times
A US Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization for blood plasma to treat Covid-19 is on hold, but could still be issued in the near…
Continue Reading Southern California teen girl with underlying health conditions dies of Covid-19, officials say
A teen girl in Southern California has died of the coronavirus, Orange County health officials announced Wednesday. The girl had “significant…
Continue Reading Black newborns more likely to die when looked after by White doctors
Black newborn babies in the United States are more likely to survive childbirth if they are cared for by Black doctors, but three times more likely…
Continue Reading Mouth breathing might be ruining your sleep. Here’s how to fix it
Living with a plugged nose isn’t fun, but James Nestor was ready. Plus, it was for science. While researching his recent book, “Breath:…
Continue Reading Peaches may be linked to salmonella outbreak that has sickened 68 people in 9 states
The US Food and Drug Administration is investigating a salmonella outbreak affecting 68 people in nine states that could be linked to tainted…
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