Health Archives

A herd immunity strategy to fight the pandemic can be ‘dangerous,’ experts say. Here’s why

August 31, 2020 10:07 PM CNN

After months of effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus in the United States, herd immunity has emerged as a controversial topic. White House…

What we’ve learned about Covid-19 seven months after the first US case

August 31, 2020 9:51 PM CNN

It has now been almost six months since Covid-19 was declared a pandemic in the United States. For all researchers have learned, there’s still…

El Paso leaders warn ‘bad actor’ bars not complying with Covid rules will be ‘shut down’

August 31, 2020 8:18 PM Michael Gordon

EL PASO, Texas — A handful of “bad actors” are continuing to play by their own rules when it comes to stopping the spread of Covid-19, El Paso city…

New NMSU study hopes to detect virus spread on campus

August 31, 2020 5:04 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Is Covid-19 spreading undetected on college campuses? To answer that question, New Mexico State University researchers hope…

Las Cruces mother, daughter have emotional reunion after 6 months as nursing home visits now allowed

August 31, 2020 5:56 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – For the first time since the pandemic, nursing homes in some New Mexico counties have started allowing visitors. “I think…

Woman in her 40s with no underlying health issues among 2 new Doña Ana County virus deaths

August 31, 2020 4:28 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Two Doña Ana County women were among nine additional Covid-19 deaths reported by New Mexico health officials on…

What school gym class looks like in pandemic times

August 31, 2020 3:06 PM CNN

For students from Meraki High School outside Sacramento, California, staying fit during the coronavirus pandemic has been as easy as playing…

U.S. tops 6 million virus cases; Dr. Birx says what’s next is up to you

August 31, 2020 10:17 AM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — Just over seven months ago, no one in the US had a confirmed case of Covid-19. On Monday, the US topped 6 million people cases…

El Paso reports 1 new virus death, but over 100 deaths are currently under investigation

August 31, 2020 7:19 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s coronavirus death toll now stands at 419 after the Department of Public Health announced one new death. The victim…

Experts call for independent commission separate from FDA to review Covid-19 vaccines

August 31, 2020 8:21 AM CNN

Citing criticism of government agencies and increasing public distrust of vaccines, several prominent physicians and experts are calling for the…

Drinking bans are back in fashion during the Covid pandemic. But experts are wary of Prohibition 2.0

August 31, 2020 6:11 AM CNN

South Africa is slowly emerging from one of the world’s strictest Covid-19 lockdowns. As the threat of the pandemic loomed in March its…

Why recovery is the key to effective exercise: How to reboot your workout routine

August 31, 2020 5:54 AM CNN

Up until this point in our series, we’ve focused on creating and maintaining an effective exercise program. In Part I, we covered how to get…

This young entrepreneur skipped college to create robotic limbs that users can control with their minds

August 31, 2020 5:38 AM CNN

Ten years ago, Easton LaChappelle was a teen watching YouTube videos in his Colorado bedroom on how to build robot arms from LEGOs. Today, he’s…

One shot of coronavirus vaccine likely won’t be enough

August 30, 2020 7:49 PM CNN

When a coronavirus vaccine comes on the market, people will likely need two doses, not just one — and that could cause real problems. Some of…

36 states report a total of 8,700 Covid-19 cases at colleges and universities; country nears 6 million

August 30, 2020 6:01 PM CNN

A return to campus for the new academic year has colleges and universities struggling to both contain outbreaks of Covid-19 and enforce policies…

Just 6 new virus cases in Doña Ana County of 107 across New Mexico

August 30, 2020 4:44 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported 107 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and one additional death, which occurred in Lea…

Kids can carry coronavirus in respiratory tract for weeks, study suggests

August 30, 2020 1:54 PM CNN

Children can carry coronavirus in their noses and throats for weeks even if they don’t show any symptoms, which might explain how the virus can…

El Paso adds virus testing locations & options, urges community to get tested

August 30, 2020 1:00 PM David Burge

EL PASO, Texas – The city of El Paso is expanding its Covid-19 testing options and urging community members to get tested. Starting Sept. 1, the…

Post-traumatic growth: With support, some traumas can help us grow

August 30, 2020 11:29 AM CNN

After Stacy Selby’s mother died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in 2010, Selby’s entire world crashed to pieces. At 29 years old,…

FDA leader says agency could consider authorization for Covid-19 vaccine before Phase 3 trials are complete, Financial Times reports

August 30, 2020 11:18 AM CNN

In an interview with the Financial Times, US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said the agency could consider emergency use…

El Paso’s virus death toll now at 418, total infections above 20,000

August 30, 2020 9:13 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health on Sunday reported the death of a woman in her 70s to take the county’s coronavirus death…

Chadwick Boseman visited children fighting cancer while privately battling the disease himself

August 30, 2020 7:17 AM CNN

In the midst of his battle with colon cancer, Chadwick Boseman not only continued to work on films, but also made sure to keep inspiring children.…

Colon and rectal cancer cases are going up among people younger than 50, researchers say

August 29, 2020 7:59 PM CNN

Cases of colon and rectal cancer are on the rise in young adults — and the median age of patients diagnosed is getting lower. Colorectal cancer…

Doña Ana County has 20 of state’s 139 new virus cases as indoor dining ban is lifted

August 29, 2020 4:54 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — State health officials on Saturday announced 139 additional virus cases and two related deaths, both Albuquerque nursing home…

Moderna increases minority numbers in its vaccine trial, but still not meeting Fauci’s goal

August 29, 2020 1:28 PM CNN

Moderna, the first US company to begin Phase 3 clinical trials of a coronavirus vaccine in the US, increased its enrollment of minorities this week,…

El Paso sees 2 new virus deaths along with 145 additional cases reported

August 29, 2020 9:18 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported two more coronavirus deaths Saturday morning to take the county’s pandemic death…

When kids witness police violence, the trauma doesn’t end when the gun is holstered

August 29, 2020 6:12 AM CNN

Police shot Jacob Blake in front of his children, family attorneys say, and the effects of witnessing such violence could be profound for years. What…

Coronavirus outbreaks identified at 4 sororities at Kansas State University

August 29, 2020 5:16 AM CNN

Coronavirus outbreaks have been identified at four sororities at Kansas State University. Residents of those Greek houses have been told to…

Planet-friendly activities that are good for your body and pandemic possible

August 28, 2020 11:58 PM CNN

What’s the perfect pandemic hobby? As people across the globe have adjusted their lives to Covid-19, activities as varied as bread baking and…

Doctors find possible case of Covid-19 reinfection in US

August 28, 2020 7:56 PM CNN

A 25-year-old Nevada man appears to be the first documented case of Covid-19 reinfection in the United States. Genetic tests indicate the patient was…