Texas sees big jump in hospitalizations as almost 1 in 4 Covid-19 tests are positive
AUSTIN, Texas — The highly contagious Omicron variant has led to a surge in Texas coronavirus cases. Almost one in four of the Covid-19 tests…
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El Paso health leaders use regional benchmarks in decisions over highly-sought infusion treatment
EL PASO, Texas– Due to a national shortage, The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) said this week that its regional infusion center…
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Mexico approves use of Cuba’s Abdala coronavirus vaccine
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s health safety council has approved the use of Cuba’s three-dose Abdala coronavirus vaccine. The council…
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El Paso doctors see ‘significant increase’ in heart attacks during holidays
EL PASO, Texas — The holiday season can be busy for most people, but it’s an especially busy time for cardiologists. Research suggests more people…
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CDC changes to quarantine, isolation advice took local health officials by surprise
By Maggie Fox, CNN State and local health officials say they are struggling to make sense of the new Covid-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines…
Continue Reading CDC changes to quarantine, isolation advice took local health officials by surprise
By Maggie Fox, CNN State and local health officials say they are struggling to make sense of the new Covid-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines…
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3 Americans test positive every second as U.S. sees 1.9M new Covid cases this week
WAHSINGTON, DC — The U.S. reported more than 1.9 million new cases this week, which equals about three Americans testing positive for Covid-19 every…
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Dr. Richard Lange of TTUHSC named El Pasoan of the Year
EL PASO, Texas — Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso President and Foster School of Medicine Dean Dr.…
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FDA says Covid-19 antigen tests may be less sensitive to Omicron variant, but they’re still an important tool
By Jen Christensen and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that quick antigen tests people take at home may be less…
Continue Reading CDC director says ‘what we thought people would tolerate’ was factor in quarantine decision
WASHINGTON, DC — Sweeping new Covid-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines were spurred by scientific research and what Americans would likely…
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New Mexico sees drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Fewer people are being hospitalized now in New Mexico due to COVID-19. State health officials reported Tuesday there were…
Continue Reading Your kids like fidget toys? Here’s why
By Elissa Strauss, CNN First there were the fidget spinners, then the squishies, then the pop toys, then the faux game controllers, bendable…
Continue Reading Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Resolutions for making 2022 a better, healthier year
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent It’s almost the new year and along with it comes the admittedly aspirational tradition of…
Continue Reading It won’t be a pandemic forever. Here’s what could be next
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Even after Covid-19 cases fall from their current record-high levels, it’s unlikely the United States — let…
Continue Reading CDC director explains new Covid-19 guidance as the US heads into a harrowing phase of the pandemic
By Holly Yan and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Sweeping new Covid-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines were spurred by scientific research and what Americans…
Continue Reading What parents should know about sending kids back to school during Omicron
By Holly Yan, CNN Millions of American kids will head back to classrooms in the coming days — just after new pediatric Covid-19…
Continue Reading A fan of black coffee and dark chocolate? It’s in your genes, a new study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Prefer your coffee black? Then you probably like dark, bitter chocolate, according to new research identifying a genetic basis…
Continue Reading Child hospitalizations are surging in this Chicago hospital. Only one of the young patients was fully vaccinated, doctor says
By Jen Christensen and Christina Maxouris, CNN Inside one children’s hospital in Chicago, Covid-19 cases are roughly three times higher than…
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El Paso Health Authority rejects CDC idea to shorten Covid quarantines amid case spike
EL PASO, Texas — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control’s decision to shorten the recommended Covid-19 isolation and quarantine period from 10 days…
Continue Reading U.S. sets record high for Covid-19 infections
BALTIMORE, Maryland — The U.S. reached a seven-day average of 254,496 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, the highest this number has ever been over the…
Continue Reading Many Latin American countries now have higher vaccination rates than Europe and North America
By Tim Lister, CNN Many countries in Latin America were hit with soaring Covid-19 death rates early in the pandemic, as coronavirus raged throughout…
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Patients won’t have to fear as many surprise medical bills come January
By Tami Luhby, CNN Americans are set to have one less health care headache in 2022. The No Surprises Act, which bans most unexpected medical charges…
Continue Reading What is ‘flurona’ and how serious is it?
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN Israel’s first known case of a person infected with Covid-19 and the flu has been detected, the country’s Ministry…
Continue Reading Do you have a cold, the flu or Covid-19? Experts explain how to tell the difference
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Do you have a sore throat, a runny nose and muscle aches? It could be a common cold, a case of the flu — or Covid-19.…
Continue Reading This mom knows moms don’t actually have time to have kids
By Jessica DuLong, CNN We have all heard ad nauseum about the necessity of life balance for mothers — including the assertion that it will make you…
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UTEP creates neonatal nurse practitioner program to address shortage in region
EL PASO, Texas — As hospitals make sure they have enough staff to take care of Covid-19 patients, they’re also working to make sure other units are…
Continue Reading Fauci: US should consider vaccine mandate for US air travel
By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The top U.S. infectious disease expert says the nation should consider a vaccination mandate for…
Continue Reading New Omicron variant fills up children’s hospitals
By Maggie Fox, CNN A five-fold increase in pediatric admissions in New York City this month. Close to double the numbers admitted in Washington, DC.…
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US officials recommend shorter COVID isolation, quarantine
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials are cutting isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who test…
Continue Reading CDC shortens recommended Covid-19 isolation and quarantine time
By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday shortened the recommended times that people should isolate when…
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