California reimposes coronavirus restrictions for more than 28 million residents
More than 28 million Californians live in counties where restaurant dining rooms, bars and other indoor facilities are being told to stay shut or…
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Moderate drinking may improve cognitive health for older adults, study says
If you enjoy a daily cocktail or some wine with dinner, you’ll want to raise your glass to this: A new study found low to moderate drinking may…
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This 23-year-old Texas woman waited weeks before venturing back out. When she did she got coronavirus
HOUSTON, Texas — Peyton Chesser wasn’t taking chances when the coronavirus pandemic locked down the country in March. The 23-year-old…
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Abbott doesn’t say if he agrees with Lt. Gov’s view that Fauci ‘doesn’t know what he’s talking about’
Watch the latest video at foxnews.com AUSTIN, Texas — Despite Texas’ surge of new Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations, Lt. Gov. Dan…
Continue Reading What is child care like in America right now?
Caring for children during Covid-19 has meant wrenching choices for many, but Frances Ber hardly saw a choice at all. Ber manages the social services…
Continue Reading Infant sleep issues linked to mental health problems in adolescents, study suggests
Sleep problems in early childhood may be linked to the development of certain mental health disorders in adolescence, according to new research. A…
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How can we embrace race? Learn from this couple advocating for change
Years before George Floyd’s murder by police officer Derek Chauvin in the streets of Minneapolis propelled people around the world to protest…
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El Paso surpasses 6,000 virus cases; 1 new death reported
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported one new coronavirus death and 196 new cases Wednesday morning. The death…
Continue Reading This new high-tech glove translates sign language into speech in real time
A glove that translates sign language into speech in real time has been developed by scientists — potentially allowing deaf people to…
Continue Reading The best DIY face mask material and fit? Quilting cotton beats bandana, new study suggests
Wearing face masks and coverings is recommended, or in some places mandatory, in public spaces to help stop the spread of Covid-19. But what kind of…
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Lower Valley assisted living facility accuses city of El Paso of ignoring virus outbreak
EL PASO, Texas — The city of El Paso is denying claims made by employees of an assisted living facility in the Lower Valley who said their calls for…
Continue Reading California and Florida are charting different coronavirus paths as cases spike
Officials in California and Florida — two states where coronavirus cases are jumping — are taking different approaches toward reopening…
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Iconic lion statues outside New York Public Library are wearing face masks to encourage humans to do the same
NEW YORK, NY — Count on the New York Public Library’s iconic lion sculptures to set an example of patience and fortitude. The marble…
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NMSU closes athletics training facility after 6 students, 1 trainer diagnosed with virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University suspended all athletics workouts Tuesday after six students and a trainer tested positive for…
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New Mexico tops 12,000 virus cases as Doña Ana County nears 1,000
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in New Mexico exceeded 12,000 on Tuesday as state health officials reported an…
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He was an athlete in the best shape of his life. Then Covid-19 nearly killed him
When Ahmad Ayyad woke up, he was delirious. He didn’t realize where he was, why there was a tube down his throat, or how long it had been since…
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‘Very disturbing’: Fauci warns U.S. may see 100,000 virus cases a day, says he’s worried about Texas
WASHINGTON, DC — Dr. Anthony Fauci said coronavirus cases could grow to 100,000 a day in the U.S. if Americans don’t start following public…
Continue Reading Stop going to bars, Dr. Fauci tells Americans
Americans have to stop going congregating in bars, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)…
Continue Reading Declining eyesight can be improved by looking at red light, pilot study says
It will be as easy as brushing your teeth or shaving, and as long as future studies support it, it just might save your eyesight. A few minutes of…
Continue Reading Academic, mental and physical benefits of in-person school outweigh virus risks, pediatrics group says
As states grapple with how to safely start the upcoming school year, the American Academy of Pediatrics is pushing for students to be physically…
Continue Reading Bill Gates on the Search for a Vaccine: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for June 30
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is contributing hundreds of millions of dollars toward Covid-19 vaccine trials. In this episode, Bill Gates…
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El Paso reaches 130 virus deaths; nearly 200 new cases reported
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced two new coronavirus deaths and an increase of 183 new cases Tuesday…
Continue Reading Beijing approves experimental Covid-19 vaccine for use in Chinese military
The Chinese government has approved the use of an experimental Covid-19 vaccine for the country’s military — the latest step in a global…
Continue Reading The US has 4% of the world’s population but 25% of its coronavirus cases
The United States has long prided itself as the world’s shining beacon. But its current status is a much darker one: the globe’s leader…
Continue Reading Goodbye, Grandpa: An expert guide to talking to kids about death during Covid
My daughter’s questions started after a family friend got sick with Covid-19. “If people are sick, they can just give them medicine so…
Continue Reading Fireworks at home: Risks and safer alternatives, as sales skyrocket
Extravagant firework displays have long been a staple of the Fourth of July holiday, but this year many of the larger displays in cities across…
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El Paso leaders ban fireworks and large mass gatherings for July 4th due to virus spike
EL PASO, Texas — City/County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza implored El Pasoans on Monday to stay home for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday…
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Gun sales surge in El Paso during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Demand has been high for many household goods during the pandemic. You might expect shoppers to clear store shelves of hand…
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Texas bar owners sue Gov. Abbott to reopen amid pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — A group of Texas bar owners filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to overturn Gov. Greg Abbott’s order that closed their businesses to…
Continue Reading Some US states return to previous restrictions to slow surge of coronavirus cases
At least 16 states have paused or rolled back their reopening plans as the United States sees a surge in coronavirus cases across the country. With…
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