Risky behaviors when trying to be healthy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many are renewing their efforts to get as healthy as they can this year. However, in the process of incorporating healthy…
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Survey finds widespread confusion around medication abortion in post-Roe US
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Nearly half of adults in the United States — including 2 out of 5 women of childbearing age — are unsure…
Continue Reading Long-term exposure to air pollution may raise risk of depression later in life, study says
By Jen Christensen, CNN Exposure to air pollution may be tied to the risk of developing depression later in life, a large new study finds. Scientists…
Continue Reading Ultraprocessed foods linked to ovarian and other cancer deaths, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Eating more ultraprocessed foods raises the risk of developing and dying from cancer, especially ovarian cancer, according to…
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Dry January comes to an end as Sober February is around the corner
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Beyond Dry January, you did the month alcohol-free so far, and soon you get to have that drink. Right? Well, most who…
Continue Reading Covid-19 ‘baby bump’ brought an increased US fertility rate in 2021 — but also record high preterm births
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The number of babies born each year in the United States has been steadily dropping since the Great Recession of 2008. When…
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Biden intends to end Covid-19 and public health emergencies on May 11
Originally Published: 30 JAN 23 18:11 ETUpdated: 30 JAN 23 19:22 ETBy Phil Mattingly, Jeremy Diamond and Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN)…
Continue Reading Your child’s academic success may start with their screen time as infants, study says
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Letting infants watch tablets and TV may be impairing their academic achievement and emotional well-being later on,…
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To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits
Originally Published: 27 JAN 23 07:46 ETUpdated: 30 JAN 23 15:43 ETBy Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Video of the violent…
Continue Reading Children lost about 35% of a normal school year’s worth of learning during the pandemic, study suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new paper adds to the mounting evidence that school-age children across the globe experienced significant setbacks in…
Continue Reading WHO says Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, but pandemic is at a ‘transition point’
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but it acknowledged the…
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CDC recognizes January as National Birth Defect awareness month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — About 1 in 33 babies in the U.S. is born with a birth defect each year, according to the CDC. Birth defects are structural…
Continue Reading I’m a parent with an active social media brand: Here’s what you need to check on your child’s social media right now
By Erin Hahn, CNN If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram, you’ll know I wear a lot of hats: romance author, parent of funny tweenagers,…
Continue Reading How to use a single dumbbell for a total-body workout
By Dana Santas, CNN When you think about working out with dumbbells, you probably picture using a set of two, one in each hand. There are many…
Continue Reading Complications during pregnancy linked to a higher risk of heart disease, study finds
By Janelle Chavez, CNN Five major pregnancy complications are strong lifelong risk factors for ischemic heart disease, a new study finds, with the…
Continue Reading To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits
By Jen Christensen, CNN Video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, which officials released Friday, will be difficult to watch — but it may…
Continue Reading To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits
By Jen Christensen, CNN Video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, which officials have said they’ll release Friday, is expected to be…
Continue Reading To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits
By Jen Christensen, CNN Video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, which officials have said they’ll release Friday, is expected to be…
Continue Reading To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits
By Jen Christensen, CNN Video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, which officials released Friday, will be difficult to watch — but it may…
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William Beaumont Army Medical Center hosts bone marrow drive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — William Beaumont Army Medical Center wants you to consider becoming a bone marrow donor. The process differs from donating…
Continue Reading A common nail salon tool may cause DNA damage and mutations in human cells, research finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Radiation from nail dryers may damage DNA and cause cancer-causing mutations in human cells, a new study has found — and…
Continue Reading Recently identified inflammatory disease VEXAS syndrome may be more common than thought, study suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN David Adams spent half a decade fighting an illness he couldn’t name. He was in and out of the hospital several times…
Continue Reading Many women underestimate breast density as a risk factor for breast cancer, study shows
By Janelle Chavez, CNN Dense breast tissue has been associated with up to a four times higher risk of breast cancer. However, a new study suggests…
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Heart Health: Former smoker shares quit story, Quitline resources
EL PASO, Texas– Former smoker, Raymond Banuelos, said he had been smoking since the age of 10. Growing up Banuelos said smoking was something…
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El Pasoans react to veteran’s death at the El Paso VA.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — — Messages of condolences continue to pour in for a veteran who took his life after a visit to the El Paso VA Medical…
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El Paso Veterans Affairs medical director speaks with ABC-7 about healthcare access following death of veteran
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One week after the death of a Veteran at the El Paso VA Medical Center, ABC-7 sat down with the VA Medical Director Froylan…
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Borderland veterans can benefit from expanded healthcare access from Veterans Affairs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — — Starting Jan. 17, Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any Veterans Affairs or non-VA healthcare…
Continue Reading High egg prices may tempt you to start your own backyard flock, but chickens carry some health risks
By Jen Christensen, CNN With egg prices rising, more people may be shopping for their own backyard chicken flock. But before you build a coop and…
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Understanding people who have dementia with the dementia experience
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory that interferes with daily life. It is important to…
Continue Reading ER on the field: An inside look at how NFL medical teams prepare for a game day emergency
By Nadia Kounang and Amanda Sealy, CNN When Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin dropped to the ground from a cardiac arrest earlier this month, help…
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