Russia tells WHO it has detected first case of avian flu strain in humans
Russian authorities say they have detected what is believed to be “human infection with avian influenza H5N8,” the World Health…
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US Covid-19 numbers may be slowing but experts project tens of thousands more deaths in next 3 months
Covid-19 trends may be encouraging in recent weeks — but a new forecast offered a grim reminder the US is not in the clear. More than 497,500…
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White parents, it’s time to do the work this Black History Month
Black History Month is a celebration of Black excellence and you are invited. Right now, all over the United States, Black families are teaching the…
Continue Reading Meet the bunnies that helped people survive 2020
Meet Finn and Budgie, rabbits that are more than just lovable companions. They provide their owners with emotional support. “So many people…
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Doña Ana among 4 counties with over half of state’s new virus cases; 2 more southern NM deaths
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico on Saturday reported 427 additional confirmed Covid-19 cases and 11 deaths, increasing the state’s…
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UMC to allow some hospital visits for non-Covid patients
EL PASO, Texas — University Medical Center on Saturday moved to allow limited visitations by relatives and friends for those hospitalized for…
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Chemicals in plastics damage babies’ brains and must be banned immediately, expert group says
Synthetic chemicals called phthalates are damaging children’s brain development and therefore must be immediately banned from consumer…
Continue Reading This device is crucial in the fight against Covid. It may not work on dark skin
In the fight against Covid-19, the pulse oximeter has been an essential tool for doctors and other medical professionals. But the small device that…
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El Paso sees 12 more virus deaths; pandemic fatality toll is 1,974
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials on Saturday reported a dozen additional deaths from Covid-19, raising the county’s pandemic death toll to…
Continue Reading Meet the bunnies who helped people survive 2020
It’s National Love Your Pet Day on Saturday, and a couple animal buddies in particular are earning their snuggles. Rabbits Finn and Budgie are…
Continue Reading US data shows a big decline in new Covid-19 cases. Here’s why it could be deceptive
The United States is seeing a large decline in new Covid-19 cases — but there’s a major caveat. According to a CNN analysis of data from…
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Texas lawmakers consider potential bans on transgender medical care
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Legislature is considering two bills related to transgender medical and healthcare that propose potential bans. House…
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New Mexico lawmakers send abortion rights bill to governor for signature
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A Democrat-led Legislature in New Mexico pushed forward Friday to ensure future access to abortions by voting to repeal a…
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Doña Ana County has 1 of New Mexico’s 19 latest virus deaths, 2nd in state for new cases
SANTA FE, New Mexico – The New Mexico Department of Health reported 19 additional Covid-19-related deaths on Friday, raising the state’s pandemic…
Continue Reading Texas hospitals grapple with water, staffing and supply issues in wake of winter storms
HOUSTON, Texas — Hospitals in Texas are grappling with a series of issues, from burst water pipes to supply chain disruptions, due to severe…
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Rapid heartbeat? It may be A-FIB: The symptoms and treatments available, plus how you can check your heart health for free
EL PASO, Texas — On average, the human heart beats 100,000 times a day. But sometimes with age, the beat can become erratic. It’s a condition known…
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Southern New Mexico firefighter who died of Covid-19 at age 35 still had ‘so much he wanted to do’
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico – In his 16 years of serving southern New Mexico, Lt. Edward Vasquez brought dedication, passion and loyalty to protect…
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City of El Paso to get 6,000 vaccines, UMC allocated 8,000 – but no word on shipment arrivals
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso is expecting 6,000 first coronavirus vaccine doses from the state’s latest weekly allocation. But because of…
Continue Reading FEMA okayed export of N95 masks as workers cried for more
In the midst of a national shortage of N95 masks, the U.S. government quietly granted an exception to its export ban on protective gear, allowing as…
Continue Reading Almost a third of people with ‘mild’ Covid-19 still battle symptoms months later, study finds
It’s been almost a year since Michael Reagan, 50, came down with Covid-19. “I woke up first thing in the morning and I felt really hot…
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Biden visits vaccine manufacturing site amid weather delays in shipment of 6 million doses
PORTAGE, Michigan — President Joe Biden toured a state-of-the art coronavirus vaccine plant Friday as extreme winter weather across broad swaths of…
Continue Reading People of color are underrepresented in US vaccine trials, study finds
People of color have been vastly underrepresented in US-based vaccine trials for the last decade, according to a new study released Friday by…
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Deaths were higher than expected among Alzheimer’s and dementia patients in 2020
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thousands more Alzheimer’s disease and dementia patients in the United States died in 2020 than expected. A representative…
Continue Reading One week into distribution, pharmacies have a familiar request: ‘We just need more vaccines’
The rollout of Covid-19 vaccines to retail pharmacies had just begun and Lisa Foster of Dublin, Ohio, felt like she was “playing a slot…
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12 virus deaths, 183 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department announced 12 new coronavirus-related deaths and 183 new cases Friday morning. The latest…
Continue Reading How empathy can boost creativity in kids
When I was a kid, there was no such thing as a social and emotional curriculum. Feelings were something to work out on the playground, or after the…
Continue Reading Is it time to delay second doses of coronavirus vaccines?
Two letters to major medical journals this week provide fuel for the argument that in these times of scarce coronavirus vaccine, people can skip…
Continue Reading A drop in Covid-19 cases can be deceptive, official warns. Here’s how the US can stay ahead of a variant-driven surge
Although the rise of Covid-19 variants in the United States could spell trouble, pharmaceutical companies and scientists are confident vaccines will…
Continue Reading US will have to work double time to make up for Covid-19 vaccine weather delays, Fauci says
The US will have to work “double time” to make up for Covid-19 vaccination delays this week caused by the winter weather that has ravaged…
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Carbon monoxide poisonings spike in winter storm-battered Texas
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Power outages in Texas have forced many to seek warmth in unconventional ways. Some are burning the artwork in their…
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