TTUHSC El Paso and EPCC announce partnership to improve Borderland oral health care
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Hunt School of Dental Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and El Paso Community College…
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El Paso doctor suggests alternatives for nasal decongestion after recent FDA findings
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The FDA has raised questions about the effectiveness of widely used over-the-counter nasal decongestant ingredient,…
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7-year-old takes first unassisted steps amidst debilitating diagnosis
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 7-year-old Victoria Rose De La Luz has been a fighter since before she was born. Born prematurely, she was diagnosed with…
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Emergency Aid Helps EPCC Students During the Pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA ) –During the COVID-19 pandemic, El Paso Community College (EPCC) some students faced unexpected financial challenges that…
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ABC-7 Xtra: New Covid-19 Vaccines coming to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The CDC is urging Americans to get the latest vaccine to protect against a new and stronger variant of Covid-19. Members of…
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A Smoke-Free Paso del Norte has new resources available to help prevent youth vaping
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Teen vaping is on the rise, according to the latest data from the CDC, more than 2.5 million young students in the United…
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‘An epidemic’: Syphilis rages through Texas, causing newborn cases to climb amid treatment shortage
By Karen Brooks Harper and Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune Sept. 13, 2023 “‘An epidemic’: Syphilis rages through Texas, causing newborn…
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Turmeric might help treat your indigestion, study shows
Originally Published: 11 SEP 23 18:30 ET Updated: 12 SEP 23 13:40 ET By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Editor’s note: Get inspired by a weekly roundup on…
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CDC recommends new COVID booster for all Americans over 6 months amid rising cases, hospitalizations
(ABC) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended all Americans aged 6 months and older receive the updated COVID booster on…
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El Paso named high-risk area for Alzheimer’s, especially for Hispanic and Black individuals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is one of the top 10 counties in the nation where populations are at high-risk for developing Alzheimer’s Disease,…
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El Paso VA Launches Flu Vaccine Drive to Safeguard Veterans’ Health
In hopes of keeping people healthy, the El Paso VA hosted its first Saturday flu vaccine drive today. From 9 a.m. to noon the El Paso VA vaccinated…
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UTEP takes proactive measures to lower the risk of underage drinking
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Research has shown that the first six weeks of the semester are particularly vulnerable for first-year college students. They…
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Driving while stoned leads to more traffic accidents in a country where marijuana is legal, new study says
Originally Published: 06 SEP 23 11:00 ET Updated: 06 SEP 23 13:36 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Being stoned behind the wheel can be more…
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Eye-tracking tool may help diagnose autism more quickly and accurately, new studies suggest
Originally Published: 05 SEP 23 11:09 ET Updated: 05 SEP 23 11:36 ET By Jacqueline Howard and Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Most families of…
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ADHD linked to higher risk of developing mental disorders and attempted suicide, study finds
Originally Published: 05 SEP 23 18:30 ET Updated: 05 SEP 23 19:18 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Editor’s note: Editor’s note: If you or someone you…
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Immunize El Paso launches Flu Awareness Campaign
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Traditionally, the flu season peaks in January or February. However, last year El Paso experienced an early flu season peak in…
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It’s official: 2023 is El Paso’s hottest year on record
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The relentless heat continues, even as fall approaches. El Paso is seeing its hottest summer yet, smashing records and…
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“I just knew:” El Paso mother recounts daughter’s cancer diagnosis and near-death illnesses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Each September, ABC-7 focuses on a family who has had a child…
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September is Suicide Prevention Month, simple tools can support survival
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Each September, mental health supporters gather to try and lower the number of suicides across the country. It’s Suicide…
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Heart Health: COVID-19 cases increase in the borderland, how to stay protected
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – ABC-7 sits down to speak with Dr. Armando Meza, Chief of Infectious Diseases division at the Texas Tech University Health…
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