Senate Republicans block bill that would preserve the right to abortion
By Shawna Mizelle, Ali Zaslav and Ted Barrett, CNN Senate Republicans on Monday blocked a House-passed bill aimed at preserving access to abortion…
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Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness fell quickly for kids during Omicron surge but still offered some protection against severe disease
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The effectiveness of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines for children waned quickly during the Omicron surge, especially…
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Transgender Texas kids are terrified after governor orders that parents be investigated for child abuse
Every couple of months, Adamalis Vigil drives eight hours from the Rio Grande Valley to North Texas so her 13-year-old transgender daughter Adelyn…
Continue Reading A slew of states, cities and schools are ditching mask mandates this week. But the fate of one big mandate is still up in air
By Holly Yan, CNN Even some of the most ardent supporters of Covid-19 precautions are ditching mask mandates as health officials release new…
Continue Reading A slew of states, cities and schools are ditching mask mandates this week. But the fate of one big mandate is still up in air
By Holly Yan, CNN Even some of the most ardent supporters of Covid-19 precautions are ditching mask mandates as health officials release new…
Continue Reading Having certain health conditions in adolescence may be linked with faster aging in adulthood, study says
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you were obese, smoked or had a psychological disorder in adolescence, you might age faster than your peers as an adult,…
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El Paso Covid-19 hospitalizations at lowest levels since fall of 2021
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso hospitals are seeing a drop in Covid-19 patients. For the first time since November, there are fewer than 200 Covid-19…
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Meltdowns may be normal, but there is a way to help your kids better process their feelings
By Megan Marples, CNN As Shirley Oldale tucked her 3-year-old son into bed, he said, “I am sad because I wanted to play, and I don’t want…
Continue Reading FDA doubles dosage of Covid-19 monoclonal antibody, raising concerns about access and supply
By Naomi Thomas, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday revised the emergency use authorization for Evusheld, a monoclonal antibody…
Continue Reading Alone and lonely are not the same. How to feel connected no matter how many people are around
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN During the most isolating worldwide pandemic in a century, it’s time take a closer look at what it means to be…
Continue Reading It makes sense that the attack on Ukraine is causing you anxiety, experts say. Here’s what to do
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Russia’s attack on Ukraine has sent shockwaves around the globe, and many people are feeling stress, anxiety and…
Continue Reading Studies offer further evidence that the coronavirus pandemic began in animals in Wuhan market
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Two preprint studies posted Saturday offer further evidence that the coronavirus originated in animals and spread to…
Continue Reading My kids fight constantly: What do I do?
By Chloe Melas, CNN Kicking, hitting and screaming. It’s what happens at my house from the moment my kids wake up to the moment they go to…
Continue Reading My kids fight constantly: What do I do?
By Chloe Melas, CNN Kicking, hitting and screaming. It’s what happens at my house from the moment my kids wake up to the moment they go to…
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New CDC Covid-19 metrics drop strong mask recommendations for most of the country
(CNN) — New metrics from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that about 28% of people in the United States live in a…
Continue Reading New CDC Covid-19 metrics drop strong mask recommendations for most of the country
By Elizabeth Cohen and Jacqueline Howard, CNN Most people in the United States live in areas where those who are healthy do not need to wear masks…
Continue Reading ECMO therapy cuts Covid-19 patients’ chance of dying by half, if they can get it
By Brenda Goodman, CNN For extremely sick patients, an advanced form of life support called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO, cuts the…
Continue Reading At least 5.2 million children have lost a parent or caretaker to Covid-19, study estimates
By Jen Christensen, CNN At least 5.2 million children globally have lost a parent, grandparent or family member who helped care for them to Covid-19,…
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Texas abortion seekers flooded out-of-state clinics after six-week ban went into effect, Planned Parenthood records show
By Tierney Sneed Planned Parenthood clinics in the five states neighboring Texas saw a nearly 800% increase in abortion patients from the Lone Star…
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Borderland grapples with growing mental health demand
Crisis hotline call volume surges in wake of Aug. 3 Tragedy, Pandemic EL PASO, Texas – The argument could be made that no community has had to…
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El Paso county attorney will not enforce Gov. Abbott’s anti-trans directives
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Attorney Jo Anne Bernal said her office will not follow recent directives by state leaders calling on Texas agencies…
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WATCH: Rick and Ginger Francis announce $10 Million gift to Graduate School of Biomedical Services Center at TTUHSC El Paso
Update: Rick and Ginger Francis announced a $10 million dollar endowment to the Graduate School of Biomedical Serivces Center at Texas Tech…
Continue Reading Covid-19 is killing more people now than during most of the pandemic. Here’s who’s still at risk
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Plummeting Covid-19 case counts across the United States are leading to lifted mask mandates and more conversations about…
Continue Reading Train your brain for better sleep with 3 expert tips
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN In today’s world of chronic sleep deprivation, the blessings of a good night’s sleep may seem impossible to find.…
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“Early” allergy season in full swing in El Paso this winter
EL PASO- TEXAS — Many El Pasoans experience significant allergy symptoms throughout the spring. Many would even associate windy days with allergic…
Continue Reading Study finds children release fewer respiratory droplets and aerosols, a clue to understanding Covid-19 transmission
By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN Children ages 8 to 10 put out about a quarter of the aerosolized particles as adults do when breathing, speaking and singing,…
Continue Reading New vaccine demonstrates strong protection against severe Covid-19 in clinical trials
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The world could soon have another vaccine option in its fight against Covid-19. European drug makers Sanofi and GSK announced…
Continue Reading These US counties still have ‘high’ Covid-19 levels as their states lift mask mandates, CNN analysis shows
By Jacqueline Howard and Virginia Langmaid, CNN Most people in the United States now live in counties where those who are healthy no longer need to…
Continue Reading CDC’s updated metrics to guide Covid-19 restrictions expected Friday
By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will announce new metrics to guide Covid-19…
Continue Reading Pets can boost your brain power, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Having a long-term pet companion may delay memory loss and other kinds of cognitive decline, a new study has found. Pet…
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