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…
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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…
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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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Parents don't grasp the full academic damage from COVID's disruption, according to study
The 74 takes a closer look at a USC paper that claims that grade inflation and pandemic leniency are shielding the true extent to which children have…
Continue Reading Defense secretary faces intense scrutiny over hospital stay that was not disclosed to key officials
Originally Published: 07 JAN 24 10:44 ET Updated: 07 JAN 24 18:43 ET By Avery Lotz, Casey Gannon and Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — Secretary of…
Continue Reading Recalled charcuterie meats linked to multistate salmonella outbreak
Originally Published: 05 JAN 24 13:37 ET By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — A multistate outbreak of salmonella has been linked to recalled…
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WBAMC will reschedule appointments before 10 a.m. due to inclement weather
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – William Beaumont Army Medical Center says due to the inclement weather patients with appointments already scheduled before 10…
Continue Reading Eli Lilly launches service to connect patients with telehealth care, deliver medications to their homes
Originally Published: 04 JAN 24 16:57 ET Updated: 04 JAN 24 19:28 ET By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — After recent moves by weight loss…
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Some El Paso hospitals seeing an uptick in respiratory illnesses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some hospitals across El Paso are seeing an uptick in respiratory infections right now. Some of the most common illnesses…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Sunland Park cannabis sales at an all time high
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cannabis sales are soaring in a small city just west of the state line. According to recent numbers, Sunland Park…
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Vaping is finally on a downward trend in schools
Counseling Schools used Centers for Disease Control survey data to track teen tobacco and vaping use in the U.S., on a downward trend in…
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso welcomes new Associate Program Director
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Psychiatrist Ahadullah Khan, D.O., has joined Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Texas Tech Physicians…
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GECU donates $50,000 to University Medical Center El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The GECU Foundation donated $50,000 to the University Medical Center Foundation Thursday. The hospital hosted a check…
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