Health Archives

This is your child’s brain on books: Scans show benefit of reading vs. screen time

January 16, 2020 4:14 AM CNN

Taking away screens and reading to our children during the formative years of birth to age 5 boosts brain development. We all know that’s true,…

$2.8 million of El Pasoans medical bills paid off by local church

January 15, 2020 8:22 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — More than 900 needy families in El Paso and west Texas saw $2.8 million in medical bills wiped out, generously paid for by a local…

China’s new SARS-like virus has spread to Japan, but we still know very little about it

January 15, 2020 8:22 PM CNN

Fears are mounting across Asia over the cross-border spread of a new coronavirus identified in China that has killed one patient and sickened dozens,…

It’s OK to eat romaine lettuce again as officials declare E. coli outbreak over

January 15, 2020 5:11 PM CNN

Caesar salad lovers rejoice — your crispy romaine lettuce leaves are OK to eat now. The nationwide, monthslong E. coli outbreak linked to…

The best country in the world to raise a child? It’s not America, survey finds

January 15, 2020 1:25 PM CNN

What’s the best country in the world to raise a child? If a well developed public education system tops your list, you’d likely consider…

Bearded men are more attractive to women, study says, unless they’re squeamish about hair-borne bugs

January 15, 2020 10:08 AM CNN

When it comes to love, as the song says, birds, bees, even educated fleas do it. But that old, catchy Cole Porter tune certainly didn’t…

Allergic to dogs? It may only be the males

January 15, 2020 10:01 AM CNN

Love dogs but find yourself uncontrollably sneezing around some of them? There might be a solution that’s easier than allergy shots. Neuter…

Weed impairs driving skills long after the high is gone

January 15, 2020 9:59 AM CNN

Running red lights. Driving at high speeds. Crossing center lines into the opposite lanes. Getting into accidents — even hitting pedestrians. A…

Weight loss drug Belviq tied to ‘possible increased risk of cancer,’ FDA says

January 15, 2020 8:46 AM CNN

The US Food and Drug Administration warns that prescription weight loss medicine Belviq might be associated with an increased risk of cancer. The…

Rich people are staying healthy for almost a decade longer than poor people

January 15, 2020 7:21 AM CNN

Rich people live healthy, disability-free lives an average of nine years longer than less wealthy people, according to a major study that lays bare…

The majority of women feel relief, not regret, after an abortion, study says

January 15, 2020 12:12 AM CNN

One of the largest studies about women’s emotions after an abortion finds most feel relieved and don’t regret their choice, even if they…

Less sex linked to an earlier menopause, study finds

January 14, 2020 5:01 PM CNN

Having sex less frequently could lead to an earlier menopause, a new study suggests. Researchers found that women who reported having sexual activity…

Climate crisis, epidemics and drug resistance among next decade’s urgent health challenges, WHO says

January 14, 2020 1:23 PM CNN

Climate change, infectious diseases, anti-vaxxers and antimicrobial resistance all made their way onto the World Health Organization’s list of…

There’s a mismatch in the flu shot — and it’s not good news for children

January 14, 2020 6:00 AM CNN

This year’s flu vaccine is “not a very good match” for a common strain of the flu that’s especially tough on children,…

Future uncertain for bill that would eliminate religion as a reason not to vaccinate public schoolchildren

January 13, 2020 8:30 PM CNN

Lawmakers in New Jersey did not vote Monday, despite much anticipation, on a controversial bill that would eliminate religion as a reason not to…

Warmer temperatures linked to increase in US injury deaths, study says

January 13, 2020 8:17 PM CNN

A temperature increase of 1.5 degrees Celsius or 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit — as predicted under the Paris Climate Agreement without a mitigation…

Burnout linked to potentially deadly irregular heartbeat, study says

January 13, 2020 6:51 PM CNN

If you’re feeling bone-deep mental and physical exhaustion, or what is otherwise known as burnout, new research suggests you could be at a…

Man in his 70’s is El Paso’s 1st flu death of the season

January 13, 2020 5:15 PM Jim Parker

El PASO, Texas – A man in his 70’s is El Paso’s first flu-related death of the season, health officials said Monday. “Although this…

Most people wait too long for knee replacement surgery, study says

January 13, 2020 10:18 AM CNN

Living with knee pain? A new study has found that 90% of Americans with osteoarthritis suffer too long before having a knee replacement that could…

Flu leaves a 4-year-old girl blind in Iowa

January 11, 2020 6:39 AM CNN

IOWA CITY, Iowa — A 4-year-old girl in Iowa nearly died and is now blind because of the flu, and her parents have a message: Get your child…

US hospitals raise alarm about higher-than-normal RSV cases in young children

January 10, 2020 5:22 PM CNN

Pediatricians across the United States are sounding the alarm about unusually high numbers of young children being admitted to emergency departments…

More popular heartburn medications recalled due to impurity

January 10, 2020 4:34 PM CNN

More common heartburn medications have been recalled due to the presence of an impurity that might cause cancer. Denton Pharma Inc. this week…

US flu activity fell last week, but it’s too early to say the worst is over

January 10, 2020 2:24 PM CNN

Flu activity in the United States went down last week, but that doesn’t mean the season has peaked and the worst is behind us, the US Centers…

Lose fat in your tongue to improve sleep apnea, study says

January 10, 2020 6:26 AM CNN

Have you ever asked yourself: Do I have a fat tongue? It’s not a idle query. If you are one of the one billion people globally who suffer from…

Nearly 2 million adults are estimated to have shown symptoms of PTSD during Hong Kong protests, study finds

January 10, 2020 2:49 AM CNN

Almost 2 million people in Hong Kong — about a third its adult population — are estimated to have experienced symptoms of post-traumatic…

A massive study of 200,000 veterans identifies genetic links to anxiety

January 9, 2020 7:49 PM CNN

A massive genetic study in nearly 200,000 veterans with anxiety is providing new insights into how and why people may be pre-disposed to anxiety…

Texas 15-year-old’s death is youngest vaping lung injury fatality in the United States

January 9, 2020 1:01 PM CNN

DALLAS, Texas — Vaping-related lung injuries have caused 57 confirmed deaths in 27 states and the District of Columbia, including the youngest…

A college student in Boston was diagnosed with measles. Health officials say many people may have been exposed

January 9, 2020 6:56 PM CNN

A student at Northeastern University in Boston was diagnosed with measles and may have exposed many others to the highly contagious disease, Boston…

Increasing the minimum wage by $1 could reduce US suicide rates, study finds

January 9, 2020 5:22 PM CNN

An increase in the minimum wage could help prevent thousands of suicides every year among workers with a high school degree or less, especially…

Second baby in the US born from transplanted uterus of deceased donor

January 9, 2020 9:29 AM CNN

Jennifer Gobrecht always knew she would be a mother someday, but her birth experience was one she couldn’t have imagined. She learned as a teen…