Health Archives

Preemies may have greater risk of premature death as adults, study suggests

January 20, 2021 1:12 AM CNN Newsource

One in 10 babies around the world is born prematurely, and the vastly improved survival rates of preemies is one of the most striking advances of…

US surpasses 400,000 deaths from Covid-19

January 20, 2021 12:39 AM CNN

The United States has reported at least 400,000 deaths from Covid-19 since the pandemic began, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University…

El Paso health leaders prepare for phase 2 of vaccinations, including teachers & jail inmates

January 19, 2021 9:44 PM Jesus A. Rodriguez

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials have started anticipating the move to the next phase of Covid-19 vaccinations, making it available to more…

Most Americans say the virus pandemic is out of control, ABC News poll finds

January 19, 2021 8:30 PM ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — As President Donald Trump is leaving office, just 1 in 10 Americans say the coronavirus pandemic in the United States is mostly…

Dona Ana County woman in her 30s among 20 New Mexico virus deaths

January 19, 2021 7:34 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico has now confirmed nearly 165,000 Covid-19 infections since the pandemic began while deaths are approaching…

Brazilian officials were warned six days in advance of a looming oxygen crisis in Manaus

January 19, 2021 4:49 PM CNN

Local and federal officials in Brazil were warned of looming oxygen shortages nearly a week before crisis struck in the city of Manaus, the…

Biden calls for remembrance of lives lost at Covid-19 memorial on his inauguration eve

January 19, 2021 3:31 PM ABC News, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — President-elect Joe Biden appeared at a memorial for Covid-19 victims at the Lincoln Memorial on Tuesday evening. He will spend the…

Trump administration leaves Biden with ‘confusing’ Covid-19 vaccine numbers and states in limbo

January 19, 2021 3:39 PM CNN Newsource

States across the country say they’re running low on coronavirus vaccine supply, with many officials insisting the vaccine delivery numbers…

It’s chaos as older people struggle to get a Covid-19 vaccine. Here is what you can do

January 19, 2021 2:43 PM CNN Newsource

Nancy Wilkinson knows her way around the internet. Retired from a career in IT support, the 66-year-old was unfazed by the hurdles her Decatur,…

U.S. virus death toll tops 400,000 nearly a year after nation’s 1st case

January 19, 2021 12:37 PM Associated Press

BALTIMORE, Maryland — The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus has topped 400,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The milestone…

Texas again reports more than 300 new virus deaths as Abbott touts ‘remarkable’ vaccine rollout

January 19, 2021 11:09 AM Texas Tribune, Associated Press

HOUSTON, Texas — Texas on Tuesday reported more than 300 new Covid-19 deaths for the fifth time time in the past week as the toll of the pandemic…

More than 60% of all US Covid-19 cases were reported since Election Day. Now experts warn a variant could further fuel spread

January 19, 2021 11:10 AM CNN

The US just surpassed 24 million official Covid-19 cases — and more than 60% of them have been reported since Election Day. The stunning…

Guiding gender-atypical kids through puberty

January 19, 2021 9:51 AM CNN Newsource

My 11-year-old daughter and I cracked open a book I’d bought for her on puberty and changing female bodies. On the very first page it informed…

Risk of ADHD may increase if expectant mother has autoimmune disorder, study says

January 19, 2021 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

Women with autoimmune disorders who become pregnant are significantly more likely to have babies that later develop attention deficit hyperactivity…

Man in his 20s among 7 new virus deaths reported in El Paso

January 19, 2021 6:17 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department announced seven new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. One of the victims was…

States complain that demand for the Covid-19 vaccine is outpacing supply

January 19, 2021 5:16 AM CNN Newsource

Data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows there’s still a gap in the number of Covid-19 vaccines that have been…

Norway reviewing deaths of frail and elderly patients vaccinated against Covid-19

January 19, 2021 4:01 AM CNN Newsource

Doctors in Norway are investigating the deaths of 23 elderly patients who had received the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, looking into the…

New Covid-19 cases declined 11% after hitting a peak last week

January 18, 2021 9:06 PM CNN

New Covid-19 cases in the United States have been trending down since hitting a peak last week, but experts say it’s too soon to be overly…

Fire chief says El Paso won’t reach herd immunity goal until next year

January 18, 2021 9:02 PM JC Navarrete

EL PASO, Texas– More than 125,000 residents have registered to receive the Covid-19 vaccine so far. The hope was to reach a level of herd immunity…

Just 1 new Doña Ana County virus death, 48 added cases

January 18, 2021 5:48 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico said 628 new coronavirus cases and 26 deaths were reported Monday. Only one of those…

Even a small portion of fried foods can increase risk of heart disease, study says

January 18, 2021 4:30 PM CNN Newsource

Eating fried foods may increase your risk for major heart disease and stroke, according to a new analysis of existing research. Compared to those who…

Confusion for some around virus vaccination appointments at UMC

January 18, 2021 2:49 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso woman claims her elderly mother was turned away from getting a vaccination at University Medical Center…

2nd case of UK’s highly-contagious virus variant found in New Mexico; 3rd case appears in Texas

January 18, 2021 10:06 AM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — A second case of the highly-contagious variant of the coronavirus has now been detected in New Mexico and third case has…

Expert sees ‘a ray of sunshine’ in Covid-19 battle, but deaths and variant cases are growing in the US

January 18, 2021 11:15 AM CNN

Despite a steady growth in coronavirus deaths, a medical expert says the United States now has an opportunity to “get a hold of the…

Don’t delay key medical appointments in the pandemic — advice from Dr. Wen

January 18, 2021 10:20 AM CNN Newsource

As many people postpone necessary medical care due to the pandemic, medical professionals are worried that their patients will get sick or even die…

Man ‘lived undetected in Chicago airport for three months’

January 18, 2021 9:26 AM CNN

A Californian man who was “scared to go home because of Covid” lived undetected in Chicago’s O’Hare Airport for three months,…

El Paso approaches 1,600 virus deaths; nearly 500 new cases

January 18, 2021 4:33 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported eight new coronavirus-related deaths and 496 new cases Monday morning. El Paso…

Today’s ‘Blue Monday’ depression peak isn’t real, but seasonal blues are. Here’s what to do about them

January 18, 2021 2:52 AM CNN Newsource

As if we needed any more reason to ruminate over pandemic life’s daily plights, today (January 18) is Blue Monday — the third Monday of…

El Paso leaders understand frustrations, but say they’re working to vaccinate El Paso as efficiently as possible

January 18, 2021 2:23 AM Wil Herren

EL PASO, Texas — Nelly Yanez says she was frustrated by what she saw when she went to take her 93-year-old father to get his Covid-19 vaccination at…

Doña Ana County 2nd in state for new virus cases; 4 southern New Mexico deaths

January 17, 2021 8:48 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 751 new Covid-19 cases and 22 additional deaths. Four of…