UMC to ask county commissioners to issue hundreds of millions in public debt
EL PASO, Texas — University Medical Center is set to present to county commissioners a master expansion plan Thursday morning. The county hospital…
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Formula production at Abbott’s Michigan plant delayed after flooding from severe storms
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Abbott has stopped production of EleCare formula in its Sturgis, Michigan, plant after severe storms led to flooding inside…
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EPA drastically slashes recommended limits for dangerous ‘forever chemicals’
By Jen Christensen and Nadia Kounang, CNN The US Environmental Protection Agency issued health advisories Wednesday for common “forever…
Continue Reading EPA drastically slashes recommended limits for dangerous ‘forever chemicals’
By Jen Christensen and Nadia Kounang, CNN The US Environmental Protection Agency issued health advisories Wednesday for common “forever…
Continue Reading Paxlovid loses luster in people who aren’t at high risk from Covid-19, Pfizer study finds
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The antiviral medication Paxlovid appears to be most effective in people whose age or underlying health puts them at high risk…
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Fauci tests positive for Covid-19
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Joe Biden’s…
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AIDS Walk Fundraiser returns to Memorial Park after 2-year absence
EL PASO, Texas — The 3rd Annual AIDS Walk Fundraiser is back Sunday, June 19, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Memorial Park. El Paso’s Border AIDS…
Continue Reading FDA advisers vote in favor of authorizing Covid-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Wednesday in favor of expanding the emergency…
Continue Reading How to stay cool without air conditioning
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Whether you’re without power, enduring extreme heat or trying to save money, there are ways to feel comfortable without…
Continue Reading DNA analysis reveals source of Black Death
By Katie Hunt, CNN Tombstones in what’s now Kyrgyzstan have revealed tantalizing details about the origins of the Black Death, the…
Continue Reading Vets want animal lovers to stop buying ‘unhealthy’ English bulldogs
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN Veterinarians are calling on animal lovers to stop buying English bulldogs, because of “major” concerns about…
Continue Reading Extreme heat is bad for everyone’s health — and it’s getting worse
By Jen Christensen, CNN Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount, Virginia, is full. It’s managing its share of Covid-19 cases, as…
Continue Reading Extreme heat is bad for everyone’s health — and it’s getting worse
By Jen Christensen, CNN Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount, Virginia, is full. It’s managing its share of Covid-19 cases, as…
Continue Reading Extreme heat is bad for everyone’s health — and it’s getting worse
By Jen Christensen, CNN Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount, Virginia, is full. It’s managing its share of Covid-19 cases, as…
Continue Reading This may be the most creative path to mental health you’ve never tried
By David Allan One of the best pieces of breakup advice my friend Genna gave me during a tumultuous end to a long-term relationship was to write…
Continue Reading This may be the most creative path to mental health you’ve never tried
By David Allan One of the best pieces of breakup advice my friend Genna gave me during a tumultuous end to a long-term relationship was to write…
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Immunize El Paso begins “Long-Covid 19” Campaign
EL PASO, Texas — Immunize El Paso will be expanding its awareness campaign for Long-Covid 19. Their efforts include education about Long- Covid 19…
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Preparing for summer travel while staying protected against Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — More than two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, a lot has been learned about the disease. What many thought would be a two-week…
Continue Reading Baby rockers have led to more than a dozen infant deaths, government agency warns
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN At least 13 infants died in the past dozen years while lying in a Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler Rocker or Newborn-to-Toddler…
Continue Reading FDA advisers vote in favor of authorizing Moderna Covid-19 vaccine for ages 6-17
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration decided unanimously Tuesday in favor of expanding the emergency use…
Continue Reading FDA advisers vote in favor of authorizing Moderna Covid-19 vaccine for ages 6-17
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration decided unanimously Tuesday in favor of expanding the emergency use…
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El Paso Water fires back at NMED over fine
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso water says it is correcting statements made by the New Mexico Environment Department after the NMED announced a fine…
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Protecting your pets, yourself during these triple-digit temps
EL PASO, Texas — Triple-digit temps in the Borderland means having to plan for your walks to avoid illness or death from heat exhaustion. The Humane…
Continue Reading WHO to weigh whether monkeypox is a public health emergency of international concern
By Naomi Thomas, CNN The World Health Organization will convene an emergency committee meeting to assess whether the monkeypox outbreak is a public…
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Men’s health advocate brings tour to El Paso to raise awareness on living a healthier life
EL PASO, Texas — Diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 35, Gabe Canales took it as a wake-up call to live a healthier, happier life. He became a…
Continue Reading They felt like the world left them behind: Raising young children in a pandemic
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Rohit Kumar Rai and his wife have both lost family members in India to Covid-19, so they know how serious the disease can…
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UTEP receives grant to expand healthcare services to help homeless, underserved communities
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP is expanding its healthcare services to those in need, especially the homeless and those who are uninsured thanks to a…
Continue Reading What happens if you wake up before your alarm? Tips from 3 sleep experts
By Alexa Mikhail, CNN Many people dread the blaring sound of an alarm clock, signaling the start of a busy workday. Others wish that they…
Continue Reading FDA advisers to weigh expanding Covid-19 vaccines to younger children
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Several months after older children became eligible to get vaccinated against Covid-19, the United States might be just…
Continue Reading Refresh your routine with this summer drink
By Casey Barber, CNN It’s the middle of the day, and your morning caffeine rush has sputtered to a slow crawl. You’re starting to slump…
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