Impending doom? We can avoid it
Thank God for vaccines. The Biden administration’s mass vaccination campaign comes just as spring brings warmer weather and longer days,…
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Addiction specialist urges New Mexico to consider funding treatment if marijuana is legalized
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — If New Mexico legalizes recreational marijuana, a Las Cruces addiction specialist hopes that lawmakers will provide…
Continue Reading Biden in no rush to pick new FDA chief
More than two months into his presidency, President Joe Biden has yet to name someone to lead an agency at the forefront of the coronavirus fight:…
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All you need to know to get a Covid vaccine in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Most of you reading this are now eligible to get the Covid-19 vaccine. The Texas Department of State Health Services announced that…
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Germany to restrict use of AstraZeneca’s virus vaccine in people under 60, amid fresh concern over blood clots
BERLIN, Germany — German health officials have agreed to restrict the use of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine in people under 60, amid fresh…
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CVS now scheduling Covid-19 vaccine appointments in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Eligible Las Cruces residents who still need a Covid-19 vaccine can now schedule an appointment at CVS pharmacy. Beginning…
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State of Texas launches vaccine appointment scheduler as eligibility widens to 22 million adults
AUSTIN, Texas — All people 16 and older are now eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine in Texas. The state has joined several others in opening…
Continue Reading Biden pleads with states to slow openings as new viral surge builds
President Joe Biden is warning states that are rushing ahead with opening businesses, bars and restaurants to slow down as one of his top health…
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Tuskegee isn’t the only reason why some Black people are hesitant to get the coronavirus vaccine
To get more Black people vaccinated against coronavirus infections, Dr. Kimberly Manning is determined to keep doing what she has had a conviction to…
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El Paso reports 9 virus deaths, 87 new cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced nine new coronavirus-related deaths and 87 new cases Tuesday morning. The…
Continue Reading 5 exercises to combat chronic aches from too much computer time
With virtual classes and at-home work, it’s no wonder why many people are experiencing more pain in the neck and back than usual. Sitting in a…
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Santa Teresa High School coach returns to work after spending 6 weeks in ICU due to Covid
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — For a southern New Mexico high school coach, the last year was a game changer. Art Aguirre spent more than a month…
Continue Reading Texas now making virus vaccines available to all adults
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas on Monday began making Covid-19 vaccines available to anyone who wants one. Texas becomes the most populous U.S.…
Continue Reading Former US Surgeon General defends Birx in tweets following CNN special report
Dr. Jerome Adams, former US surgeon general and White House coronavirus task force member under President Trump, took to Twitter on Monday to defend…
Continue Reading Toxic chemical ‘Hall of Shame’ calls out major retailers for failing to act
A dozen major companies earned an F for failing to publicly address the growing problem of toxic chemicals that may be in the products they sell to…
Continue Reading Fears over potential fourth surge rise as White House sends warning to Covid-weary Americans
How Covid-weary Americans behave now will decide how many are yet to die. President Joe Biden on Monday warned that “now is not the time”…
Continue Reading CDC study finds Pfizer, Moderna vaccines are 90% effective after two doses in real-world conditions
Under real world conditions, the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines provide highly effective protection, according to a new report from the US…
Continue Reading Don’t throw away your masks yet
The US is entering a confusing time in the pandemic with vaccine distribution numbers soaring to new heights at the same time infection rates tick up…
Continue Reading Physical inactivity could increase your risk of diseases such as dementia
Not exercising enough could increase your risk of developing certain diseases by up to 8%, according to a new study. Little to no exercise increases…
Continue Reading Are you having more nightmares? You might be ‘quaradreaming’
Are you waking up more often these days from an unpleasant dream, even a scary nightmare? Blame a combination of pandemic-fueled sleep changes, laced…
Continue Reading CDC director warns of ‘impending doom’ as Covid-19 cases spike in most states
Much of America’s recent progress against Covid-19 has been erased as new infections jump nationwide. Now the director of the Centers for…
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CDC extends eviction moratorium until June 30
WASHINGTON, DC — The federal ban on evictions has been extended yet again, bringing relief to tens of millions of renters struggling to catch up.…
Continue Reading London records zero Covid-19 daily deaths for first time in six months as cases soar elsewhere in Europe
London has recorded zero daily deaths from Covid-19 in a single day for the first time in over six months, official data indicates. Public Health…
Continue Reading America’s pandemic dead deserve accountability after Birx disclosure
The hundreds of thousands of citizens whose deaths from Covid-19 could have been avoided are owed national and political accountability, but the…
Continue Reading 10 things the ‘pandemic doctors’ revealed to Dr. Sanjay Gupta about their time fighting Covid-19
In a new CNN special report “COVID WAR: The Pandemic Doctors Speak Out,” CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta spoke to six…
Continue Reading 4 more El Paso virus deaths occur
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials announced four more deaths related to Covid-19 on Monday. The death toll rises to 2,374 in El Paso. The…
Continue Reading Whatever happened to the coronavirus vaccine tiers?
Dr. Jose Romero didn’t foresee this. After months of careful planning, meetings and consultation that took over most weekends of the late fall…
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Lessons from Bubbe for this pandemic Passover
Oy vey! It’s a pandemic Passover. The good news is you don’t have to sit next to Uncle Morty again this year and hear the same story…
Continue Reading 1 million vaccine doses headed to Texas as state prepares to expand eligibility
EL PASO, Texas — Starting Monday, anyone 16 years and older will be able to register for the Covid-19 vaccine in the state of Texas. Coinciding…
Continue Reading What the Covid-19 war was really like in Trump’s White House
No longer working under the Trump administration, six leading US health officials now reveal to CNN the real challenges they faced during the…
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