WASHINGTON (AP) — More than $200 billion may have been stolen from two large COVID-19 relief initiatives, according to new estimates from a federal watchdog investigating federally funded programs that helped small businesses survive the worst public health crisis in more than a hundred years. The numbers issued Tuesday by the U.S. Small Business Administration inspector general
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By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Over 50 million people in the southern United States will be under oppressive heat conditions this week. The temperature is expected to climb over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, or 37.8 degrees Celsius, for several days. The heat index, which takes into account air temperature and humidity and is colloquially known
Continue Reading By Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — The Earth recently recorded its hottest day ever – a record experts warn will likely be repeatedly broken as the climate crisis drives temperatures higher and higher. And it’s happening fast: a new report found last month was the planet’s hottest June by a “substantial margin,” meaning the nine
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso United Family Resiliency Center is providing counseling for any community member who feels as though they were impacted by the Walmart shooting. Anyone who was impacted and who needs help is asked to call (915)-775-2783 or visit the organization’s website. “The El Paso United Family Resiliency Center
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today is PTSD Screening Day across the U.S., and it’s a time to reflect on the impact of after-incident stress on the human mind. These screenings, according to experts, can provide important help for people living with post-traumatic stress — and connecting them to care in their local communities. The
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can be life-threatening if left untreated. Dr. Kristopher Crawford, the Director of Emergency Services at MountainView Regional Medical Center, appeared today on ABC-7 at 4 with Mark Ross to talk about heat illnesses. “We have a real problem here, not just those temperatures, but it’s
Continue Reading Originally Published: 18 JUL 22 06:00 ET Updated: 26 JUN 23 13:58 ET By Kristen Rogers, CNN Editor’s note: This story was first published in 2020 and has been updated. (CNN) — Whether you’re without power, enduring extreme heat or trying to save money, there are ways to feel comfortable without artificial cooling. Heat can
Continue Reading By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — An experimental drug from Eli Lilly helped patients with obesity lose an average of 24% of their body weight over 48 weeks on the highest dose in a mid-stage study, the most weight loss seen yet in a new class of drugs that’s revolutionizing the field. The medicine, called
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(CNN) — Eli Lilly’s experimental pill for weight loss helped people lose an average of 15% of their body weight after 36 weeks on the highest dose in a midstage trial, rivaling what’s seen with currently approved injectable therapies like Wegovy over longer durations. The drug, orforglipron, had similar side effects as others in the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- One of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso’s longest-serving professors and physicians received the highest honor a Texas physician can receive for his service to the community. Gilbert Handal, M.D., is a professor of pediatrics and a pediatric infectious diseases specialist. According to TTUHSC El Paso, he was named
Continue Reading By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Eli Lilly’s experimental pill for weight loss helped people lose an average of 15% of their body weight after 36 weeks on the highest dose in a midstage trial, rivaling what’s seen with currently approved injectable therapies like Wegovy over longer durations. The drug, orforglipron, had similar side effects
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With an estimated 1 in 5 adults living with a mental illness, access to support is a key factor in treatment. One of the most immediate forms of help is 988, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. People considering suicide or going through mental stress or crisis can reach out by phone,
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(CNN) — Sunrise Growers has recalled frozen fruit products sold at chain stores nationwide over possible listeria contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration says. The products were distributed to Walmart, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Target, Aldi and AWG across the country between fall 2022 and this week. The full list of recalled brands and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – With triple-digit temperatures forecasted throughout the weekend, the City of El Paso and the Office of Emergency Management remind the community of the cooling centers available throughout the borderland. Inside the cooling centers residents can stay cool and avoid heat-related illnesses. Water is also provided and as well as some
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(CNN) — The rate of pregnant women dying of delivery-related causes in the hospital appears to have declined significantly – by more than 50% – across the United States in recent years, a new study suggests. That decline, seen among more than 11 million hospital patients, came over a 14-year period from 2008 through 2021,
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(CNN) — A new report puts US states’ health care systems on a scorecard, with Massachusetts coming out on top. But it also highlights alarming trends across the country, especially in areas like premature deaths and women’s health care. Released Thursday, the Commonwealth Fund’s 2023 Scorecard on State Health System Performanceuses federal health data from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’re in an emergency — your first thought is likely to call 911. But if your job is to respond to the emergency, how do you take care of yourself — and your mental health? One option is the Code 9 Project, which aims to connect veterans, first responders
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(CNN) — One in six parents say their child complains of tummy aches at least once a month, according to a national poll by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at University of Michigan Health. While 1 in 3 parents surveyed are confident that they can identify whether the belly pain is serious, parents do not always
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and for many older people, positive mental health can be a challenge. As people age, their friend group and options to meet new people can dwindle. The result can be a small world — trapped in the walls of their house, with little outside contact.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new CDC report found roughly one in five U.S. adults has been diagnosed with depression at some point in their life. The report was released Thursday, revealing that depression levels vary dramatically by state. The figures were collected in 2020. The estimated population of the u-s this year is over 334,000,000,
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(CNN) — The proportion of US adults who have ever been diagnosed with depression ranges greatly depending on where they live. A new report published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that in 2020, 18.4% of US adults reported having ever been diagnosed with depression in their lifetimes – but,
Continue Reading (CNN) — A former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing, selling and shipping human body parts, according to an indictment. Cedric Lodge, 55, who worked at the medical school’s morgue in Boston, “stole dissected portions of donated cadavers, including…heads, brains, skin, bones, and other human remains, without the knowledge
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mental health can be an invisible struggle, with many suffering silence. By taking a closer look at the available statistics for mental health in the El Paso area, we get a general sense of how many people are actually effected by mental health challenges — and access to care. But
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott is signing a bill at the Texas Capitol Wednesday. The new law will allow fentanyl deaths to be prosecuted as murder. The Governor will be joined by fentanyl advocates, families who have lost loved ones to fentanyl, and bill authors and sponsors. In a tweet Gov. Abbott
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local plastic surgeon from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in El Paso recently made the trip to Ukraine to operate on children who have been injured in the ongoing war. Dr. Shawn Diamond performed reconstructive surgery on children aged 2 to 19. They were mainly dealing with burn scars,
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UPDATE: The commissioners today approved UMC going forward with the revenue bond to secure the new UMC surgical Hospital in East El Paso. The $55 Million will be used to secure the purchase of the building, as well as equipment, personnel, CT scanners, everything that goes into outfitting a hospital. UMC said no taxpayer money
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El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Summer vacation means students spend months away from classrooms, as well as the mental health support that schools provide. Educators agree mental health is a major concern in education, especially during the summer. By making sure that students have opportunities to get the support they need, El Paso districts hope students’
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – With warmer weather on the way, so are those pesky mosquitoes, but the Department of Public Health is urging residents to prevent mosquito breeding and bites in order to avoid disease. According to the city, certain individuals such as the elderly and those with medical conditions, such as cancer, diabetes,
Continue Reading By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Smoke from more than 430 active wildfires in Canada spread south last week and led to the worst pollution the New York and Washington regions have ever experienced. More than 75 million people in the eastern US were under air quality alerts as wildfire smoke shrouded major cities. Some flights were
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – As smart-phones, tablets, and computers continue to take up more of people’s time and attention, concerns about blue light exposure threatening our eyes have grown. An extended period of time on screens can lead to computer vision syndrome, a unique type of eye strain that causes symptoms like dry eyes,
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