New details on diplomat’s mysterious brain injury linked to ‘sonic attacks’
Doctors shared details Thursday about what happened to the brain of one diplomat who may be a victim of the so-called sonic attacks that have…
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Vaping-related lung injuries surpass 2,500 cases nationwide, CDC says
The number of vaping-related lung injury cases have topped 2,500 nationwide. As of December 17, there were 2,506 hospitalized cases of lung injury…
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El Paso father turning personal tragedy of daughter’s fight for life into inspirational message
EL PASO, Texas — “There have been two scary days when we thought we were gonna have to say goodbye to her. Of course nobody wants to do that,…
Continue Reading Millions of Americans are driving under the influence of marijuana, CDC says
The most recent national estimates of drivers who operate a car under the influence of marijuana put the numbers in the millions, according to a new…
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Half of America will be obese within 10 years, study says, unless we work together
If America does not collectively adopt healthier eating habits, over half of the nation will be obese within 10 years. Even worse, one in four…
Continue Reading The more we watch TV, the more we prefer thinner female bodies, study shows
Watching television makes viewers more likely to prefer thinner female bodies, a new study shows. Scientists measured the relationship between TV…
Continue Reading 12 small resolutions to clean up your diet in 2020
The New Year is right around the corner, and if you are looking to makeover your diet there are some simple suggestions to help you eat healthier in…
Continue Reading Q: Am I a bad parent if I sacrifice holiday cheer for the environment?
Am I a bad parent if I sacrifice some holiday cheer for the sake of the environment? We are all used to holiday observances that are excessive;…
Continue Reading Puppies may be making people sick, CDC says
Puppies: cute balls of fur. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, they’re also linked to a multi-state outbreak of…
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How to keep your home warm, costs low as temperatures continue to dip
EL PASO, Texas — As colder temperatures move in the Borderland, it can become colder inside your home. That means heating bills can also climb. “I…
Continue Reading Teen vaping of marijuana is on the rise, survey finds
Vaping remained popular among teens across the United States in 2019, according to a new report, and there were significant increases in vaping of…
Continue Reading Paso del Norte Health Foundation, El Paso Behavioral Health Behavior Consortium working to stop teens from vaping THC
EL PASO, Texas — Many teens and young adults having been using vaping products with THC. While there may be health precautions, people who are…
Continue Reading Trump administration seeks to make more kidneys available for transplants
The Trump administration announced a proposed change to rules it hopes will radically transform the kidney donation system in the United States…
Continue Reading There are fewer suicides related to opioids than previously believed, research says
Since 1999, significant increases in US suicide rates have paralleled increases in drug overdoses from opioids. Experts have wondered how much the…
Continue Reading Scientists make ‘exciting’ advancement in certain breast cancer drugs
Two new drugs for advanced HER2-positive breast cancer were tested in separate studies, and scientists say they’ve made progress in the…
Continue Reading Lawmakers call lack of vaccinations at the border ‘unconscionable’ in letter to CBP
Dozens of members of Congress on Monday called upon US Customs and Border Protection to reverse its decision not to vaccinate migrants against the…
Continue Reading Hospital costs for treating newborns in opioid withdrawal jumped to $572.7 million
The cost of treatment for infants in US hospitals who had been exposed to opioids rose by more than $250 million over four years, according to a…
Continue Reading Encouraging kids to talk to themselves could help their math scores
It’s widely accepted that teachers and parents should praise the effort kids make — rather than praise their innate ability — if…
Continue Reading California health officials warn of possible measles exposure at LAX
Three people with the measles virus recently traveled through Los Angeles International Airport, the LA County Department of Public Health said…
Continue Reading Cold and flu won’t attack you simultaneously, study says
Coughing, sneezing and suffering from an achy breaky body? While having the flu is the worst, here’s a bit of good news you can take to bed…
Continue Reading Eating chilies cuts risk of death from heart attack and stroke, study says
That delicious penne all’arrabiata may have benefits that go further than putting a smile on your face, according to a new study. For many…
Continue Reading Vaping linked with long-term risk of respiratory disease in new study
Vaping or using e-cigarettes for a long period of time was associated with an increased risk of respiratory diseases — including chronic…
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‘They just did not care’: Las Cruces woman alleges discrimination in hospital emergency room
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — On one of the most difficult days of her life, a Las Cruces cancer survivor said she experienced discrimination at the…
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#AleahStrong: Las Cruces police rally to support 6-year-old girl undergoing heart surgery
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Officers and civilian employees within the Las Cruces Police Department sent a message of love and support on Friday to a…
Continue Reading There have been at least 1,300 flu deaths in the US so far this season, CDC estimates
At least 1,300 people have died from the flu so far this season, according to a preliminary estimate released Friday by the US Centers for Disease…
Continue Reading Scientists develop superbug-resistant, self-cleaning plastic wrap
Researchers have developed a self-cleaning plastic wrap that repels bacteria — and could be used to prevent the transfer of antibiotic…
Continue Reading Medicine in motion: How Tai Chi heals body and mind
As the sun breaks over the skyscrapers of Hong Kong, the smooth, graceful moves of Tai Chi sweep across the green spaces below. Surrounded by dozens…
Continue Reading The FDA is investigating 3 separate E. coli outbreaks
Just days after health officials urged Americans to throw out their salad kits over E. coli concerns, the Food and Drug Administration announced…
Continue Reading ‘Magic mushroom’ ingredient could be used to treat depression, study says
“Magic mushrooms” may have moved one step closer to becoming a treatment for depression. The active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms…
Continue Reading After arrests of protesting doctors, border agency digs in on refusal to vaccinate migrants
Dr. Paul Spiegel looks back at the years he worked for the United Nations helping to coordinate vaccination campaigns for refugees in war-torn…
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