What does LCPS do to deal with sports-related traumatic brain injuries?
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The recent release of Abe Romero’s autopsy, the Organ Mountain football player who died last month, has brought up…
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US government seeks court injunctions against six e-cigarette manufacturers as FDA steps up enforcement
By Katherine Dillinger, Jen Christensen and Tierney Sneed, CNN The US Department of Justice took legal action against six e-cigarette manufacturers…
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Fourth case of Monkeypox reported in El Paso; City announces expansion of vaccine administration
EL PASO, Texas — As El Paso Health officials announce a fourth Monkeypox case in El Paso Tuesday, they’re also announcing the expansion of its…
Continue Reading Dangerous flesh-eating bacterial infections increased in Florida after Hurricane Ian
By Carma Hassan, CNN An increase in infections with a rare flesh-eating bacteria was reported in Florida in the days after Hurricane Ian due to…
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People who sleep 5 hours or less a night face higher risk of multiple health problems as they age, study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN A large study published Tuesday provides evidence that people age 50 and older who sleep five hours or less at night have a…
Continue Reading Can you change from a night owl to an early bird? Here’s what sleep experts think
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN If your body and brain fail to rev up until later in the day, you’re likely a night owl, naturally programmed to enjoy…
Continue Reading Black, Hispanic and American Indian/Alaska Native adults more likely to be hospitalized for flu and less likely to be vaccinated, CDC report finds
By Carma Hassan, CNN Black, American Indian/Alaska Native and Hispanic adults are more likely than their White peers to be hospitalized for the flu,…
Continue Reading Hair-straightening chemical products linked to increased uterine cancer risk in new study
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Scientists are uncovering new details in the connection between using certain hair straightening products, such as chemical…
Continue Reading US woman files lawsuit against L’Oréal, claiming chemical hair straightening products are linked to her cancer
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Cosmetics company L’Oréal, along with multiple other parties, is being sued over claims that its chemical hair…
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Biden promises abortion rights law as Democrats try to rally voters
By MJ Lee, Jeremy Diamond and Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden on Tuesday made a major promise on a push to put abortion rights into law as his…
Continue Reading Formula shortage has improved in the US but still poses challenges for many
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Despite improving stock rates, many families with new babies in the United States are still having trouble finding baby…
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Hospital CEO gets mammogram, invites ABC-7 to document screening
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – This year, National Mammography Day falls on Friday, Oct. 21. To raise awareness about the importance of the breast…
Continue Reading 1.3 million Americans with diabetes rationed insulin in the past year, study finds
By Naomi Thomas, CNN In December, Stephanie Arceneaux of Utah will have been living with type 1 diabetes for 30 years. She was diagnosed at age 6.…
Continue Reading Look to exercise to extend life, even for the oldest, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Physical activity guidelines for older adults stress doing at least two days of strength training and 2½ hours of moderate to…
Continue Reading Why you are not a failure as a mother
By Elissa Strauss, CNN Hollywood’s version of childbirth bears little resemblance to my experience, or that of anyone else I know. On the…
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“I’m Enjoying My Life:” Breast Cancer Survivor Turns to Running
EL PASO, Texas — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. ABC-7 is profiling women who survived the battle with the disease. Isabel Muñoz…
Continue Reading What to know about buying hearing aids over the counter
By Raenu Charles, CNN The high cost of hearing aids has long been a barrier for many people who have hearing problems. Traditional prescription…
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Local doctor encourages vaccinations as winter holidays near
EL PASO, Texas– Cooler weather is on the way and some experts are warning of a winter COVID-19 surge. The Centers for Disease Control…
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El Pasoans shave their heads to bring awareness to childhood cancer
EL PASO, Texas– Several participants gather for the 6th annual St. Baldrick’s head shaving event held by El Paso Children’s Hospital…
Continue Reading Long Covid and smell: How to get the treatment you need
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN It’s been months since your ability to taste and smell disappeared after a Covid-19 infection. You’ve tried to…
Continue Reading Abbott announces new baby formula recall but claims it affects small fraction of total US supply
By Jen Christensen, CNN Abbott Labs said Friday that it is recalling certain lots of 2 fluid ounce/59 milliliter bottles of Ready-to-Feed liquid…
Continue Reading A dad’s advice to neighborhood kids: Don’t use gay as an insult
By Aaron Gouveia, CNN Imparting life lessons to your own kids is part and parcel of parenting, but what about doing that for other people’s…
Continue Reading Toxic chemicals found in sport bras
CNN — Ladies you’ll want to check your sports bras. New testing done on some popular brands show that there are high levels of BPA found in many…
Continue Reading A global epidemic of cancer among people younger than 50 could be emerging
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Iana dos Reis Nunes was 43 when she told her husband that she could feel something like a bubble in her abdomen when she lay…
Continue Reading A global epidemic of cancer among people younger than 50 could be emerging
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Iana dos Reis Nunes was 43 when she told her husband that she could feel something like a bubble in her abdomen when she lay…
Continue Reading Flu ‘gathering speed’ across US as health officials and doctors prepare for a potentially rough season
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN US health officials are becoming increasingly concerned about this year’s flu season — and are already seeing…
Continue Reading Black, Hispanic and American Indian/Alaska Native adults more likely to be hospitalized for flu and less likely to be vaccinated, CDC report finds
By Carma Hassan, CNN Black, American Indian/Alaska Native and Hispanic adults are more likely than their White peers to be hospitalized for the flu,…
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Third Monkeypox case reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials say a man in his 30s has been confirmed as the third Monkeypox case in El Paso. Contact tracing has begun…
Continue Reading Poor mental health in US teens exacerbated by negative experiences during Covid-19 pandemic, survey finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Poor mental health among teens in the United States was a concern before the Covid-19 pandemic, and major disruptions to…
Continue Reading High school football head injuries could be reduced
CNN — Head injuries in high school football happened quite often and can sometimes even cause death. Limiting contact in practice may be one of the…
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