What we know about potential coronavirus vaccines and treatments
Although physicians still have no vaccine or cure for the novel coronavirus, health officials and pharmaceutical companies around the world are…
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New coronavirus cases in California and Oregon are second and third of unknown origin in US
An older adult woman from California is the second case of unknown origin of the novel coronavirus, health officials in Santa Clara County said…
Continue Reading The CDC has thoughts about soul patches and mutton chops. And they have to do with using face masks
As fears grow about the spread of novel coronavirus, there’s increasing demand for facial masks. But there’s something that can interfere…
Continue Reading The CDC has changed its criteria for testing patients for coronavirus after the first case of unknown origin was confirmed
After a US patient contracted novel coronavirus and left medical authorities no clues as to where it came from, the Centers for Disease Control and…
Continue Reading Preparing for a pandemic: What should I buy? Are there places I should avoid?
Officials at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have warned that the novel coronavirus will spread in US communities, and a case…
Continue Reading The US has its first novel coronavirus-related drug shortage
The United States has its first novel coronavirus-related drug shortage, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The maker of an unnamed…
Continue Reading Healthy, easy snacks that kids will love
If you are like many parents I know, snacking has become a predictable daily ritual. The opportunity presents itself at after-school pickups, group…
Continue Reading If coronavirus spreads within the US, here’s how daily life might change
Officials at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have warned that it’s not a question of if, but when the novel coronavirus will…
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El Paso and New Mexico health departments to get new coronavirus test kits soon
EL PASO, Texas — As fears continue to grow around the world, health officials in the Borderland are continuing to monitor the coronavirus and say…
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Get caught up on the latest about the coronavirus
WASHINGTON, DC — Public health officials are sounding the alarm as an outbreak of coronavirus that began in China is now infecting thousands of…
Continue Reading Smartphones, warm weather and SUVs are all to blame for the highest number of pedestrian deaths in more than 30 years, report says
Pedestrian deaths in the United States last year hit a 30-year high, according to data released Thursday. And the reason? SUVs, drug and alcohol use,…
Continue Reading Moodiness or more? How to tell if your kid’s suffering from a mental disorder
Children’s lives may not be as hard as adults’ lives, but sometimes their moodiness and sadness are more than just a phase. Around one in…
Continue Reading New coronavirus case could be first instance of ‘community spread’ in US, CDC says
A resident of Solano County, California, who has novel coronavirus might be the first example in the country of “community spread,” a…
Continue Reading Opioid manufacturer reaches proposed $1.6 billion settlement
A large opioid manufacturer has reached a settlement agreement in principle worth $1.6 billion with attorneys general for 47 states and US…
Continue Reading CDC considering expansion of airport health screenings for novel coronavirus
There are “ongoing” conversations at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about expanding airport health screenings for the…
Continue Reading Federal health officials investigate E. coli outbreak likely linked to Jimmy John’s
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced an investigation into a multi-state E. coli outbreak they believe is linked to Jimmy…
Continue Reading San Francisco declares state of emergency over coronavirus. Here’s what that means
San Francisco’s mayor on Tuesday declared a local emergency to make it easier for the populous city and international travel hub to combat…
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7-year-old girl dies 1 minute into tonsil surgery
CLINTON, South Carolina — A 7-year-old South Carolina girl died one minute into surgery to remove her tonsils, her parents told CNN affiliate…
Continue Reading Widowhood increases risk of Alzheimer’s, study says
Losing your spouse or life partner and gaining the designation “widow” or “widower” is one of life’s cruelest blows.…
Continue Reading Coronavirus outbreak in China could lead to ‘critical’ shortages of medical products in the US
No drug manufacturers have reported that they anticipate shortages of particular drugs due to the novel coronavirus, according to the US Food and…
Continue Reading A patient kept getting kicked off liver transplant waiting lists for alcohol abuse. But she wasn’t drinking, her bladder was making the alcohol
A woman insisted she needed a liver transplant. But doctors wouldn’t allow it, removing her from waiting lists and recommending treatment for…
Continue Reading Gender stereotypes keep boys from reading as well as girls
Girls can’t do math. Boys can’t read. These negative stereotypes are not only reinforced by teachers and parents but by a child’s…
Continue Reading CDC official warns Americans it’s not a question of if coronavirus will spread, but when
One of the top officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Americans on Tuesday that health experts foresee the novel…
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After 7 years, Doña Ana County Crisis Triage Center remains closed
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Will the Crisis Triage Center ever open to the public in Doña Ana County? It’s been seven years. There is still no…
Continue Reading Sorry, hard core athletes, those electrolytes don’t help as much as you may think
Ultramarathoners and other endurance runners take note: You can’t rely on electrolyte sports drinks and supplements to keep essential salt…
Continue Reading What is a pandemic?
The deadly novel coronavirus outbreak has turned a spotlight on the science of disease, raising the question: What exactly is a pandemic? An outbreak…
Continue Reading FDA accuses Jimmy John’s of serving vegetables linked to E. coli and salmonella outbreaks
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter to the Jimmy John’s sandwich chain, saying certain vegetables it served were…
Continue Reading Former CDC director: A coronavirus pandemic is inevitable. What now?
Covid-19 will become a pandemic. We don’t yet know how severe it will be, nor do we know if the virus will spread to all continents, but…
Continue Reading Poor quality Western diet kills sperm count and lowers male testosterone, study says
If sperm was an animal, science might worry that it’s heading toward extinction in Western nations. Total sperm count in North America, Europe,…
Continue Reading 21 of the world’s 30 cities with the worst air pollution are in India
India has once again topped an annual list of cities with the worst air quality in the world, according to a new report, while Chinese cities have…
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