City of El Paso’s Public Health Department earns award
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s Public Health Department HIV and STD division has been awarded the Best Organization Serving El…
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$17 million in grants now available to rural Texas hospitals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is awarding $17 million in grants to hospitals serving rural communities, including in the…
Continue Reading New study finds fish oil supplements may cause strokes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– For years people have been told fish oil supplements have many benefits, but now in a recent study released by CNN doctors…
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Fish oil supplements may raise risk of stroke, heart issues, study suggests
Originally Published: 22 MAY 24 05:30 ET Updated: 22 MAY 24 07:32 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better:…
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Cannabis poisonings among older adults have tripled, study finds
Originally Published: 20 MAY 24 12:40 ET Updated: 20 MAY 24 16:26 ET By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — One may think young people are the main…
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University of New Mexico to build reproductive health care clinic offering abortion services in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The University of New Mexico Board of Regents voted 6 to 1 last week to acquire land in Las Cruces to build a new…
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New virus variants threaten a summer Covid-19 wave, but experts say the risk remains uncertain
CNN, CDC, EMED DIGITAL HEALTHCARE By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Covid-19 levels are about the lowest they’ve ever been in the United…
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ABC-7 at 4: Women’s Health Month
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- This week we are celebrating national women’s health week. Dr. Ogechika Alozie talks about women’s health and encourages…
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New COVID variant, possible summer surge? Experts urge El Paso community to get vaccinated
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — A new COVID-19 variant, known as the “FLiRT” variant or KP.2, is spreading throughout the United States, and experts say this…
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Certain vegetarian diets significantly reduce risk of cancer, heart disease and death, study says
CNN By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Eating a vegan, vegetarian or lacto-ovo vegetarian diet significantly reduces the overall risk of developing…
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El Paso man suffers serious crash while flying in a paramotor aircraft
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Anthony Vella has been a flying instructor for six years. He suffered an accident on April 22 while testing a new flying…
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Arizona Supreme Court delays enforcement of 1864 abortion ban
Originally Published: 14 MAY 24 01:04 ET Updated: 14 MAY 24 02:04 ET By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — The Arizona Supreme Court delayed…
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Doctors in El Paso raise awareness about strokes this month
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Doctors in El Paso are raising awareness about strokes this month. Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United…
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Home for mom: NICU patient arrives home early, spends Mother’s Day with family
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nicole and Cody Seaman weren’t planning on having their baby in El Paso, or delivering her two months early. But when Nicole…
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Del Sol Medical Center patient gets Mother’s Day surprise
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso mother staying at Del Sol Medical Center received a special surprise from her daughter in honor of Mother’s Day.…
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ABC-7 at 4: Arthritis Awareness Month
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—Arthritis Awareness Month is an opportunity to learn about the different types of arthritis. Dr. Alozie from Sunset West Health…
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In effort to prevent rabies, CDC launches new rules for bringing dogs into the US
Originally Published: 08 MAY 24 17:49 ET Updated: 08 MAY 24 17:52 ET By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The United States has new…
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott appoints Paso Del Norte Health Foundation Vice President to the Texas Diabetes Council
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced today he has appointed Paso Del Norte Health Foundation’s of programs Vice President,…
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Chaparral Middle School students triumph in MESA program
CHAPARRAL, N.M. (KVIA) — At Chaparral Middle School, stretching a small budget has long been a challenge, particularly for the MESA after-school…
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Mediterranean staple may lower your risk of death from dementia, study finds
Originally Published: 06 MAY 24 11:00 ET Updated: 06 MAY 24 12:08 ET By Kristen Rogers, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better:…
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Molina Healthcare of Texas’ to Host Health and Wellness Event for El Paso Moms
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—Molina Healthcare of Texas and Centro San Vicente are delighted to host an event for local moms in honor of Women’s Health…
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What a US farmworker’s case of bird flu tells us about tracking the infection
CNN By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A US farmworker who caught bird flu after working with dairy cattle in Texas appears to be the first known…
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ABC-7 at 4: Mental Health Awareness Month
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—May is a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues. Doctor Ogechika Alozie of Sunset…
Continue Reading One Florida abortion clinic confronts a new six-week ban with a last-minute push and long-term plans
CNN By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Jacksonville, Florida (CNN) — On Tuesday afternoon, Mikenzie Buchanan scooped up an armful of clipboards piled…
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It’s Mental Health Awareness Month – Finding support and strength
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Have you taken time for your mental health today? Experts say you should — as May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And…
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Mesita Elementary participates in wellness program
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—Mesita Elementary School and Mesita Early Childhood Development Center invited parents to participate in their children’s…
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Justice Dept plans to reschedule marijuana as a lower-risk drug
Originally Published: 30 APR 24 14:17 ET Updated: 30 APR 24 18:48 ET By Alicia Wallace, Katherine Dillinger, Kevin Liptak, Jeff Zeleny and Kayla…
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Borderland health experts warn of dangers associated with cosmetic procedures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Borderland health experts are now warning of the dangers associated with cosmetic procedures using needles. This comes after…
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Task force updates guidance for breast cancer screenings for women 40 and older
CNN, JAMA By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Women are now advised to get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40 and until age 74,…
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‘Vampire facials’ were linked to cases of HIV. Here’s what to know about the beauty treatment
By ALEXA ST. JOHN Associated Press Three women were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico…
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