Coronavirus variant first identified in UK appears to be more deadly, study suggests
The coronavirus variant B.1.1.7, which was first identified in the United Kingdom, is associated with an estimated 64% higher risk of dying from…
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How pandemic unfolds from here depends on how Americans act in critical weeks ahead, CDC director warns
Nearly one in 10 Americans — more than 32 million people — are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19, according to data from the Centers…
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What can fully vaccinated people do? Dr. Leana Wen says some CDC advice too cautious
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued long-awaited guidance on what fully vaccinated people can safely do, and with it, an…
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7 more virus deaths, 134 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced seven coronavirus-related deaths and 134 new cases Wednesday morning. The latest deaths…
Continue Reading The slow road back to normal starts with a first step
It’s hard to believe that the one-year anniversary of the declaration of a pandemic is this week. It has been a long, brutal year that has felt…
Continue Reading Here’s what you need to know before going to your annual wellness exam
When the pandemic swept across the globe a year ago, people’s health suddenly became a whole lot more important. CNN Chief Medical…
Continue Reading 5 benefits of apple cider vinegar (and a few duds), according to experts
Apple cider vinegar is one of the most popular natural health products around, with claims that it can do almost anything, including sanitizing…
Continue Reading What can fully vaccinated people do? Dr. Leana Wen’s advice
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued long-awaited guidance on what fully vaccinated people can safely do, and with it, an…
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UMC online vaccine sign-up for 5,000 was filled in just minutes after website crash
UPDATE: All of University Medical Center’s latest vaccination appointments were booked within minutes of online registration going live at 6…
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Here’s what you need to know to save your life
EL PASO, Texas — Actor Chadwick Boseman died last August from colorectal cancer. With March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, here are…
Continue Reading What the next CDC guidelines for the fully vaccinated could look like
Some celebrated when the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention came out with its long-awaited guidelines for the fully vaccinated Monday.…
Continue Reading A safer time might be just months away. But don’t abandon Covid-19 safety measures yet, experts say
Coronavirus cases in the US are dipping and the number of daily vaccinations is rising. But public health experts are pressing two key concepts they…
Continue Reading I’ve worked as a doctor in eight states fighting Covid-19. What keeps us going?
I’m tired, you’re tired, we’re all tired — I know. I feel it in my bones. I have been in 8 states caring for thousands of…
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City of Austin to defy Gov. Abbott, will keep mask requirement despite Texas mandate lift
AUSTIN, Texas — City of Austin leaders announced Tuesday that they will continue to require wearing masks amid Gov. Greg Abbott lifting the…
Continue Reading Meet the artist who painted over 150 portraits of the pandemic’s first responders
For Jayashree Krishnan, who has painted more than 150 portraits of first responders across the globe since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the…
Continue Reading US task force recommends lung cancer screening start earlier, include people with shorter histories of smoking
Annual lung cancer screening should include people as young as 50 and with shorter smoking histories, according to a new recommendation from an…
Continue Reading Bodybuilding steroids linked to long-term testicular damage, study finds
Men who use anabolic steroids to build muscle for that “perfect bod” may be harming their testicular function for years after they stop…
Continue Reading State data shows El Paso has wasted less than .03% of vaccine doses it has received
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 6,800 coronavirus vaccine doses have been wasted in Texas as of the end of last week, according to data from the…
Continue Reading US lawmakers want more research on coronavirus pandemic’s mental health toll
US lawmakers are calling for research into the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on mental health. Democratic senators Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota…
Continue Reading A safer future is just months away. But Americans shouldn’t give up on Covid-19 safety measures yet, former CDC director says
A safer future is just a few months away, but it’s crucial that Americans keep practicing Covid-19 safety precautions and heeding health…
Continue Reading Prince Harry opens up: A role model for emotional availability in men and boys
As millions watched Oprah Winfrey’s bombshell of an interview with Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Sunday night, one of the most…
Continue Reading March and April are critical months in stopping another Covid-19 surge, CDC director says
The next two months could determine whether the US will experience another surge in coronavirus cases, according to the director of the Centers for…
Continue Reading The great news from the CDC
During my career I have worked with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other national organizations to construct guidelines…
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New Mexico schools to reopen by Apr. 5 as state expands vaccine priority to teachers
SANTA FE, New Mexico — In a press conference Monday, New Mexico Department of Education Ryan Stewart said he wants all students back in the…
Continue Reading Daylight Saving Time is coming up — here’s how you can prepare now
In the fall, waking up to realize Daylight Saving Time ended overnight might feel great — especially when you get that extra hour of sleep. In the…
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EPISD working with UMC to vaccinate all school employees
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District announced Monday it was undertaking an effort with University Medical Center to vaccinate…
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El Paso mayor, judge unveil community vaccine dashboard
EL PASO, Texas — Mayor Oscar Leeser and County Judge Ricardo Samaniego held a noon news conference Monday at El Paso City Hall to discuss…
Continue Reading Here’s how close the US is to a possible Covid-19 surge, expert warns
The coronavirus pandemic appears to be in decline, but the US is actually in the “eye of the hurricane” right now, according to a leading…
Continue Reading CDC releases highly anticipated guidance for people fully vaccinated against Covid-19
New guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can safely visit with other…
Continue Reading CDC says vaccinated people can gather in small groups without masks
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control says vaccinated people can gather with those at low risk for the coronavirus without masks…
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