Robotic Surgery: Is It Right for You?
EL PASO, Texas – Robotic surgery has continued to advance since it was introduced more than two decades ago. Among the different systems in use, the…
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Monkeypox vaccine strategy shift yields more supply for some, hurdles for others
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Most places in the United States with heavy monkeypox caseloads have shifted their vaccination strategies to the Biden…
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Many patients stop taking statins because of muscle pain, but statins aren’t causing it, new study says
By Naomi Thomas, CNN Statins are an important tool to prevent major cardiovascular problems, but many patients stop taking them because of side…
Continue Reading Many patients stop taking statins because of muscle pain, but statins aren’t causing it, new study says
By Naomi Thomas, CNN Statins are an important tool to prevent major cardiovascular problems, but many patients stop taking them because of side…
Continue Reading Tiny batteries are sending more children to the ER, report finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN An increasing number of little children are eating small lithium batteries, also known as “button” batteries, that…
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Stand with Estela Casas Cancer Foundation launches race to raise Breast Cancer Awareness
EL PASO, Texas– The Stand with Estela Casas Cancer Foundation will kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a 5K race at Ascarate Park on…
Continue Reading White mulberry leaf linked to congressman’s wife’s 2021 death
By Jen Christensen, CNN Lori McClintock died in what the Sacramento County Corner determined was an accident. On the section of the form that asks…
Continue Reading Combination ‘polypill’ lowers the risk of major cardiovascular events, study finds
By Naomi Thomas, CNN Older heart disease patients who took a combination “polypill” made up of three different medications had a lower…
Continue Reading Health officials urge New Yorkers to get vaccinated after poliovirus detected in wastewater in another county
By Liam Reilly, CNN New York state health officials are urging people to get vaccinated against polio after the virus was identified in wastewater…
Continue Reading Doggie dementia risk rises each year after age 10, study finds. Here’s what to look for
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Just like people, dogs can get dementia as they age. The spry speedster that used to zoom out the door may one day amble…
Continue Reading EPA wants to label certain ‘forever chemicals’ as hazardous substances
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday that it proposes to label certain “forever chemicals”…
Continue Reading Moderna files patent infringement lawsuits against Pfizer and BioNTech over mRNA Covid-19 vaccines
By Ben Tinker and Amanda Sealy, CNN Moderna on Friday filed patent infringement lawsuits against Pfizer and BioNTech “for infringing patents…
Continue Reading Covid-19 rebound is probably more common than data suggests, but Paxlovid is still effective
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN As the coronavirus evolves, the number of treatment options that remain effective against new variants has dwindled.…
Continue Reading You have a doppelganger and probably share DNA with them, new study suggests
By Jen Christensen, CNN Photographs by François Brunelle Sometimes when Charlie Chasen or Michael Malone would be out and about on their own in…
Continue Reading You have a doppelganger and probably share DNA with them, new study suggests
By Jen Christensen, CNN Photographs by François Brunelle Sometimes when Charlie Chasen or Michael Malone would be out and about on their own in…
Continue Reading Monkeypox is rare in children, but K-12 schools are preparing for possible cases
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN An elementary student in Georgia has tested positive for monkeypox, raising questions about how concerned schools should be…
Continue Reading Want to lower your risk of early death? 3 activities are most beneficial, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Want to live a longer, healthier life? Pick an activity you enjoy, and get moving. Choose just about anything — walking,…
Continue Reading Psilocybin ‘trips’ combined with therapy reduce alcohol use, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The psychedelic compound psilocybin, commonly known as “shrooms” or magic mushrooms, may help people who struggle…
Continue Reading School is in session. Should you worry about your kid catching monkeypox?
By Katia Hetter, CNN Monkeypox cases are increasing across America and around the world, with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Continue Reading Baby formula waivers, rebates extended to allow WIC families more flexibility to buy different brands
By Brenda Goodman, CNN As a nationwide baby formula shortage continues, the federal government says it plans to continue to allow families who use…
Continue Reading Increased alcohol use linked with higher risk of cancer in new study
By Naomi Thomas, CNN People who increased the amount of alcohol they drank also had an increased risk of cancer, according to the results of a large…
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How bad are the mosquitos this year in the Borderland?
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Mosquitos are the blood-sucking beasts, the size of a rice grain, that we all know and love to hate! Every year, the insects…
Continue Reading House oversight subcommittee report says Trump officials had pressure campaign on hydroxychloroquine, other FDA issues
By Daniella Diaz and Jen Christensen, CNN Trump administration officials had a “crusade against (the US Food and Drug Administration that)…
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Idaho can’t enforce abortion ban in medical emergencies
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press A federal judge in Idaho has barred the state from enforcing a strict abortion ban in medical emergencies over…
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Safety tips to protect yourself from mosquito-borne illnesses after heavy rains
EL PASO, Texas – Monsoon season in the Borderland runs from the end of June through September, leaving behind standing water and can bring mosquitoes…
Continue Reading Americans are highly vaccinated against polio. Here’s why it could still spread
By Brenda Goodman, CNN So far, there’s been just one recent case of polio in the United States, which paralyzed a young adult in Rockland…
Continue Reading Moderna, Pfizer seek FDA authorization for updated Covid-19 vaccines; shots could be available next month
By Carma Hassan and Brenda Goodman, CNN Moderna submitted its application to the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization of…
Continue Reading Not getting enough sleep? It could be making you more selfish
By Hafsa Khalil, CNN Sleep is widely recognized as one of life’s essential processes, providing powerful benefits in physical health, mental…
Continue Reading Latest statins guidance keeps more conservative approach to preventing first stroke or heart attack
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Preventive Services Task Force on Tuesday announced its latest guidelines on the use of statins to prevent a first…
Continue Reading 9 habits linked to a longer, happier life
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Whether it’s pursuing a demanding career, eating better or maintaining friendships, accomplishing the feats we most…
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