Health Archives

Shkreli ordered to return $64M, is barred from drug industry

January 14, 2022 12:27 PM Associated Press

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has ordered Martin Shkreli to return $64.6 million in…

Federal testing website launches next week, 4 tests per home

January 14, 2022 12:30 PM Associated Press

By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says the federal website where Americans can request free COVID-19 tests will…

Astronauts experience ‘space anemia’ when they leave Earth

January 14, 2022 11:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN Space travel is known to be notoriously rough on the human body, but new research has revealed just how hard it hits red…

25 ways to stay warm this winter that won’t break the bank

January 14, 2022 7:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN As wintry weather whips across the United States, one challenge may be staying warm if you can’t afford or are cutting…

Oklahoma City hospitals are at breaking point, health care system leaders say

January 14, 2022 1:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Ed Lavandera and Chris Boyette, CNN Oklahoma City hospitals are short of staff and overwhelmed, with no ICU or inpatient beds available as the…

Many hospitals are halting nonurgent procedures and relying on the National Guard as Covid-19 hospitalizations rise

January 14, 2022 1:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell, CNN As Covid-19 hospitalizations reach new highs, more states and health care systems are cutting back services that aren’t…

A combination of pandemic-related problems are creating empty shelves at grocery stores

January 13, 2022 8:03 PM Dylan McKim

EL PASO, Texas — Grocery stores are having a difficult time keeping their shelves fully stocked for customers, but it is not because of panic…

Pfizer’s Covid-19 antiviral pill was hailed as a game-changer, but supplies are scarce

January 12, 2022 8:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Andrea Kane and Nadia Kounang, CNN The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is causing Covid-19 cases to spike, with an average of more than 747,000…

Supreme Court halts COVID-19 vaccine rule for US businesses

January 13, 2022 12:30 PM Associated Press

By MARK SHERMAN and JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has stopped a major push by the Biden administration to…

Early signs suggest the Omicron wave is peaking in some parts of the US, but relief is far from near

January 13, 2022 12:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The Omicron surge has driven Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations to record highs in the United States. This week, however,…

Early signs suggest the Omicron wave is peaking in some parts of the US, but relief is far from near

January 13, 2022 11:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The Omicron surge has driven Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations to record highs in the United States. This week, however,…

Biden to double free COVID tests, add masks to fight omicron

January 13, 2022 3:37 AM Associated Press

By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says the government plans to double to 1 billion the rapid, at-home COVID-19…

When to seek emergency care if you’re Covid-19 positive

January 13, 2022 5:59 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — Covid-19 hospitalizations in El Paso are at the highest level they’ve been since December 2020. With hundreds more El Pasoans…

What should you do if someone in your family contracts Covid-19? An expert weighs in

January 13, 2022 4:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN These days, it’s much easier to contract the coronavirus as the highly contagious Omicron variant spreads worldwide. As…

What should you do if someone in your family contracts Covid-19? An expert weighs in

January 13, 2022 4:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN These days, it’s much easier to contract the coronavirus as the highly contagious Omicron variant spreads worldwide. As…

19 states have fewer than 15% of ICU beds left as health care staffing shortages complicate care

January 13, 2022 1:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell, CNN As a record number of Americans are infected with Covid-19, largely due to the rapidly spreading Omicron variant, some…

Pfizer’s Covid-19 antiviral pill was hailed as a game-changer, but supplies are scarce

January 12, 2022 8:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Andrea Kane and Nadia Kounang, CNN The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is causing Covid-19 cases to spike, with an average of more than 747,000…

Blood donations are critically needed as Red Cross faces worst shortage in a decade

January 12, 2022 12:12 PM CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples, CNN If you’ve ever considered donating blood, now is the time to take action. Blood donations are absolutely critical right…

Blood donations are critically needed as Red Cross faces worst shortage in a decade

January 12, 2022 12:12 PM CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples, CNN If you’ve ever considered donating blood, now is the time to take action. Blood donations are absolutely critical right…

Cancer mortality rates continue to decline amid ‘major progress’ in lung cancer early detection and treatment

January 12, 2022 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Cancer mortality rates have been dropping for nearly two decades, aided by “major progress” in the early…

BBB of El Paso: Be wary of weight loss scams to start the new year

January 12, 2022 5:55 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — Losing weight is one of the most popular new years resolutions. But online scammers are looking to take advantage of that. The…

You can learn to put names to faces while you sleep, study finds

January 12, 2022 3:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Need to quickly put a name to a face on a company video call? About to play charades online with your new partner’s…

Online fitness training or in-person workouts: Which is better?

January 12, 2022 1:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN When the coronavirus pandemic temporarily closed gyms nationwide in 2020, many people opted to do their workouts at…

Officials across the US enact emergency procedures to help hospitals combat record-high Covid-19 numbers

January 12, 2022 1:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell, Jason Hanna and Christina Maxouris, CNN The number of patients hospitalized with Covid-19 across the US is the highest it’s…

19 states have fewer than 15% of ICU beds left as health care staffing shortages complicate care

January 12, 2022 1:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell and Jason Hanna, CNN As a record number of Americans are infected with Covid-19, largely due to the rapidly spreading Omicron…

Pig heart recipient continues to recover from transplant

January 11, 2022 3:12 PM Associated Press

BALTIMORE (AP) — The man who received the first pig heart transplant is continuing to recover from the experimental surgery. David Bennett on…

Medicare proposes to cover controversial Alzheimer’s drug with restrictions

January 11, 2022 3:26 PM CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, CNN Medicare has proposed covering the controversial and costly Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm only for those enrolled in qualifying…

If you use a space heater for warmth, simple steps can help you stay safe

January 11, 2022 1:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The nation’s top fire official is calling for all hands on deck to save lives by educating the United States about…

If you use a space heater for warmth, simple steps can help you stay safe

January 11, 2022 1:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The nation’s top fire official is calling for all hands on deck to save lives by educating the United States about…

Safe places to leave your baby in the Borderland, no questions asked

January 11, 2022 1:25 PM Emmanuel Esparza

EL PASO, Texas – A Texas law called “Safe haven” or “Baby Moses” law seeks to reduce the abandonment of newborns by parents who, for whatever…