FDA calls for heartburn drug Zantac to be pulled from market immediately
The US Food and Drug Administration is requesting that manufacturers pull all prescription and over-the-counter ranitidine drugs, known by the brand…
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The doctor will see you now…in your living room
Doctors used to make house calls as a normal part of their practice. That’s starting to become more common again. Many Americans are being…
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The timetable for a coronavirus vaccine is 18 months. Experts say that’s risky
Eighteen months might sound like a long time, but in vaccine years, it’s a blink. That’s the long end of the Trump administration’s…
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Mental health help during pandemic available for El Paso veterans via telemedicine
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Social distancing is necessary for our physical health, but it is not an excuse to abandon our mental health. The…
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Fun at-home tornado in a jar experiment to do with your kids during the virus outbreak from ABC-7 StormTRACK
A fun simple science experiment you can try at home and one of my favorites, it’s always a hit when I visit local schools. This is the tornado in a…
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GLAAD criticizes FDA ban on blood and plasma donations from gay and bisexual men during coronavirus pandemic
Federal guidelines preventing men who have sex with other men from donating blood for clinical trials to treat coronavirus patients are…
Continue Reading Checking in with Dr. Fauci: Dr. Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for April 1
Dr. Anthony Fauci has become one of the most recognizable names in the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent…
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We must prepare for what’s next: when we and our loved ones become ill
The next phase of the Covid-19 pandemic will be extremely challenging as people we know and love come down with the disease. Some may become gravely…
Continue Reading Men wash their hands much less often than women and that matters more than ever
Handwashing with soap and warm water for 20 seconds — along with staying home and standing six feet apart from others — is the best…
Continue Reading UK races to convert a convention hall into hospital for coronavirus patients
The United Kingdom will open the doors this week on what could soon be the biggest intensive care unit in the country — and it was built in…
Continue Reading Grief and fear after a Covid-19 death: Managing a double trauma
In the midst of heartbreak we are alone, unable to reach out and comfort those who mourn, standing a careful six feet from each other. There is no…
Continue Reading Navigating child custody in the time of coronavirus
For years, Erika Lenkert’s 14-year-old daughter has spent four days a week at Lenkert’s house in San Francisco and three days a week at…
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Social distancing appears to be slowing the spread of coronavirus in some areas but crisis won’t end soon, officials say
The two top infectious disease experts on the White House coronavirus task force think social distancing measures appear to be helping but reminded…
Continue Reading Social distancing appears to be slowing the spread of coronavirus in some areas but crisis won’t end soon, officials say
The two top infectious disease experts on the White House coronavirus task force think social distancing measures appear to be helping but reminded…
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UMC doctor to return to work after being suspended for wearing an N95 mask in hospital hallways
EL PASO, Texas — A doctor and anesthesiologist at University Medical Center is set to return to work after he was suspended for wearing an N95…
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El Paso coronavirus cases hit 50, increasing 5-fold from just a week ago: See the location map
El PASO, Texas — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in El Paso County hit a milestone Tuesday night, reaching 50. That represents a five-fold…
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Gov. Abbott orders Texans to stay home except for ‘essential’ activity as state death toll grows to 41
AUSTIN, Texas — As the novel coronavirus continues to spread in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an end to non-essential business and…
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El Paso Children’s Hospital employee becomes 2nd local healthcare worker diagnosed with virus
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso Children’s Hospital employee became the second know case of a local healthcare worker being infected with the…
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New Mexico governor announces 5th virus death, predicts ‘we will see more’
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced the state’s fifth coronavirus death, an Albuquerque-area man in his 40s who…
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White House projects up to 240,000 U.S. deaths from virus
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Americans to brace for a “rough two-week period” ahead as the White House released new…
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El Paso veterinarians hope to keep coronavirus on a leash as they provide ‘essential’ pet care
EL PASO, Texas – Though many businesses have had to close due to the coronavirus pandemic, veterinarians provide an “essential service” and refuse to…
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Concerns arise at El Paso City Hall about Fort Bliss no longer reporting virus cases
EL PASO, Texas — As the number of coronavirus cases rose in El Paso to 50 on Tuesday, the number of reported cases out of Fort Bliss remained at…
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Las Cruces homeless shelter struggles to get necessary donations in virus era
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As thousands of Las Cruces residents worry about the future of their jobs, the Gospel Rescue Mission has seen a drop in…
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Las Cruces police bracing for more domestic violence cases due to stay-at-home order
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – With thousands of Las Cruces residents asked to stay home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Las Cruces Police…
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Holloman Air Force Base reports 1st confirmed coronavirus case
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — Holloman Air Force Base has recorded its first confirmed case of coronavirus, base officials and the Alamogordo city…
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El Paso now expands drive-thru virus testing to anyone with symptoms and underlying health issues
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that it will now offer drive-thru coronavirus testing to anyone showing…
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El Paso officials postpone their announcement about new virus restrictions
EL PASO, Texas — City and county officials Tuesday afternoon postponed their anticipated announcement of tougher restrictions following confirmed…
Continue Reading Should you wear a mask? US health officials re-examine guidance amid coronavirus crisis
It’s the debate heard ’round the world: Should you or shouldn’t you wear a face mask during the coronavirus pandemic? That’s…
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Coronavirus death rate is lower than previously reported, study says, but it’s still deadlier than seasonal flu
How many people die after being infected with the novel coronavirus? Fewer than previously calculated, according to a study released Monday, but…
Continue Reading Coronavirus death rate is lower than previously reported, study says, but it’s still deadlier than seasonal flu
How many people die after being infected with the novel coronavirus? Fewer than previously calculated, according to a study released Monday, but…
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