Health
Obamacare sign-ups hit record 21.3 million as Biden pushes his efforts to lower health care costs
Originally Published: 24 JAN 24 10:57 ET By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — A record 21.3 million Americans flocked to Affordable Care Act coverage for…
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Doctor warns El Pasoans are at high risk for heart disease
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person dies every 33 seconds in the United Stats from cardiovascular disease, according to the Center for Disease…
Continue Reading This is the greatest risk factor of death in people with obesity, according to a new study
Originally Published: 22 JAN 24 20:52 ET Updated: 23 JAN 24 07:05 ET By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Treating loneliness and social…
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Texas launches new respiratory illness dashboard
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of State Health Services launched a new respiratory virus dashboard to let people keep tabs on…
Continue Reading New blood test that screens for Alzheimer’s may be a step closer to reality, study suggests
CNN, WILX, WVIR By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Testing a person’s blood for a type of protein called phosphorylated tau, or p-tau, could…
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Donate to APS Resource Room: Bienvivir Collaborates for Vulnerable Adults
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bienvivir, in collaboration with Adult Protective Services (APS), is spearheading a donation drive to benefit vulnerable…
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Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic to offer free dental cleaning
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — TTUHSCEP Dental Oral Health Clinic is set to offer free screenings and cleanings to adults 55 years and older on January…
Continue Reading Cases almost double as CDC expands warning of salmonella infections linked to recalled charcuterie meats
Originally Published: 18 JAN 24 18:57 ET Updated: 18 JAN 24 21:59 ET By Amanda Sealy and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — As cases of salmonella…
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How your health affects your quality of life – January is International Quality of Life Awareness Month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — January is International Quality of Life Awareness Month. This month-long event was first created in 1994 with the purpose…
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Navigating Diabetes: Insights from Dr. Jennifer C Molokwu, MD
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, we delve into the realm of diabetes with Dr. Jennifer C Molokwu, MD, seeking solutions and insights for those…
Continue Reading Dr. Sanjay Gupta: What weight tells us about our health
CNN By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN (CNN) — If you’ve been paying attention to health news recently, you may have noticed a subtle but real shift in the…
Continue Reading It’s not just ‘Sephora kids.’ 20-somethings are paying up for cosmetic procedures to prevent aging
Originally Published: 16 JAN 24 06:44 ET By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — It’s been over 20 years since Botox was approved for cosmetic use by…
Continue Reading Weight gain in children and adults linked to 100% fruit juice, study says
Originally Published: 16 JAN 24 11:00 ET Updated: 16 JAN 24 20:30 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better:…
Continue Reading Taking both erectile dysfunction and chest pain drugs linked with early death risk, study finds
Originally Published: 15 JAN 24 14:00 ET Updated: 15 JAN 24 15:37 ET By Kristen Rogers, CNN Editor’s note: Get inspired by a weekly roundup on…
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Austin is released from hospital after complications from prostate cancer surgery he kept secret
By LOLITA C. BALDOR and TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital on Monday, after…
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Sunday Sips: Janeth Gomez Crafts Non-Alcoholic Delights
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This week’s Sunday Funday moment, sponsored by Sarah Farms, takes us on a delightful journey with Janeth Gomez, the talented…
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Potential Breakthrough in Leukemia and Lymphoma Treatment Unveiled by UTEP Researchers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have revealed a promising discovery in the treatment of leukemia and…
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El Paso cervical cancer patient grateful for Texas Tech Physicians doctor’s treatment
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – January is cervical health awareness month, each year in the United States there are more than 11,500 new cases of cervical…
Continue Reading More US pharmacists can now prescribe birth control, and soon, some patients won’t need prescriptions at all
Originally Published: 12 JAN 24 06:21 ET By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Access to hormonal birth control — such as birth control pills and…
Continue Reading First annual Veteran Provider Summit seeks to improve service for veterans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Veteran service providers came together on January 11, 2024, to host the 1st annual Borderplex Veteran Provider Summit. The…
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BeWellnm health insurance deadline approaching
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The deadline is quickly approaching for residents of New Mexico to apply for health insurance through the state’s…
Continue Reading January is Glaucoma Awareness Month – what you need to know about this vision-robbing disease
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Glaucoma is called “The Sneak Thief of Sight.” January is Glaucoma Awareness Month and ABC-7 medical contributor Dr.…
Continue Reading Prescriptions for ADHD medications jumped by more than 1 million during the pandemic, study finds
Originally Published: 10 JAN 24 16:20 ET By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Prescriptions for medications used to treat…
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Gofundme set up for family displaced after condo fire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A family of seven is displaced after their condo caught fire Tuesday morning in west El Paso. Through a GoFundMe account,…
Continue Reading Pets suffer from the cold, too. Here’s what to do
CNN, WJZ, SPECTRUM NEWS ALBANY, NEWS 12 NEW JERSEY, WJHG, JAY LESYK, SCV, MICHAEL GORDON, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, OFFICE OF…
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Doctors emphasize cervical cancer prevention through early screening and vaccination
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Cervical cancer remains a significant health concern in the United States, with over 11,000 cases reported each year, according…
Continue Reading Meta to hide posts about suicide, eating disorders from teens’ Instagram and Facebook feeds
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers’…
Continue Reading You’re trapped in a blizzard. Do you know what to do next to survive?
CNN, KHOU, WABC, WBBM, STRINGR, JAY LESYK, MICHAEL GORDON, NEWS 12 NEW JERSEY LLC, NEBRASKA STATE PATROL By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Warm…
Continue Reading American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage as number of donors hits 20-year low
Originally Published: 08 JAN 24 17:48 ET By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The United States is facing an emergency blood shortage, according…
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