By Emily Shapiro February 5, 2024, 11:04 AM King Charles III, 75, has cancer, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday. “During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement. “Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.” “His Majesty has today
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Originally Published: 16 JAN 24 11:00 ET Updated: 16 JAN 24 20:30 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life. (CNN) — Drinking a glass or more of 100% fruit juice
Continue Reading Originally Published: 02 FEB 24 06:49 ET Updated: 02 FEB 24 15:29 ET By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The rate of preterm births in the United States has been rising, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics,potentially creating more health problems for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gloria Sanchez, a breast cancer survivor, attributes her triumph to life-saving preventive programs at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso. The Breast Cancer Education, Screening, and Navigation Program (BEST), funded by Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) grants since 2013, covers 105 West Texas counties, including
Continue Reading WCHS, CNN By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — For millions of people over many decades, Martha Stewart has been the go-to in learning how to cook, host and clean a home like a grown-up. Her first cookbook appeared in 1982, and since then she has become the face of design brands, TV shows and advice
Continue Reading Originally Published: 01 FEB 24 15:51 ET By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is linking a “cluster of severe illness” to products with the unapproved drug tianeptine, also known as “gas station heroin,” that could also contain synthetic cannabis. Neptune Resources, which makes some tianeptine products, has issued a
Continue Reading CNN By Oren Liebermann and Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday admitted he mishandled communication around his treatment for prostate cancer and apologized to his colleagues and the American public in his first news conference since returning to work. “I want to be crystal clear: We did not handle
Continue Reading Originally Published: 01 FEB 24 05:00 ET Updated: 01 FEB 24 06:06 ET By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Let the negotiating begin! The Biden administration is sending its initial offers to the drugmakers participating in the historic first round of Medicare drug price negotiations on Thursday. The move kicks off six months of discussions
Continue Reading Originally Published: 31 JAN 24 17:01 ET By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning against buying or using South Moon, Rebright and FivFivGo eye drops because of a potential risk of infection. The agency said in an announcement Wednesday that these unapproved copycat products can be easily mistaken for
Continue Reading CNN By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — Generally, when someone asks “How are you doing,” you don’t actually tell them how you’re doing. Without this piece of common etiquette, we would be pinned in place for hours by vague acquaintances spinning monologues of crushing ennui. We would entrap cashiers, bank tellers, parking attendants and coworkers
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Crisis Triage Center is closing after just two and a half years. Officials said the closure is due to a lack of funding. The center was originally built to provide short-term voluntary mental health crisis care for people in Doña Ana County. The $2.1 million
Continue Reading CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Rent is unaffordable for over half of US tenants following years of surging prices. However, many analysts are optimistic that the increase in the construction of multiple-unit buildings and apartments will soon help boost the supply of attainable housing. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up
Continue Reading CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Last summer, after more than a decade of illness, Lawrence Faucette and his wife, Ann, faced the hard reality that the end of his life was near. He was 58 and had end-stage heart failure. Peripheral artery disease made him ineligible for a heart transplant. After a particularly
Continue Reading CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Last summer, after more than a decade of illness, Lawrence Faucette and his wife, Ann, faced the hard reality that the end of his life was near. He was 58 and had end-stage heart failure. Peripheral artery disease made him ineligible for a heart transplant. After a particularly
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dr. Teleb emphasizes preventive measures for heart health, underscoring the significance of maintaining a low-fat, low-sugar, and low-salt diet. He advocates for vigilant blood pressure monitoring at home, advising prompt medical attention if values deviate from the norm. While heart conditions can manifest at various ages, Dr. Teleb suggests initiating
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — OBGYN students at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine in Las Cruces were given unique, real-life experience on how to deliver a baby Tuesday, but not in the way one may think. Victoria model birthing mannequins, described by the manufacturer as the “most life-like childbirth simulator” teach students how to
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By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer King Charles III is in a hospital to undergo a procedure for an enlarged prostate — an extremely common condition among older men. The 75-year-old king is in good company. The prostate gland grows as men age. Its location below the bladder means the growing gland can cause
Continue Reading Originally Published: 25 JAN 24 06:19 ET By Katia Hetter, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide will help you ease into a healthy routine, backed by experts. (CNN) — Tired of sitting at that desk all day long? Turns out it’s not good for your health, either, according to a
Continue Reading Originally Published: 25 JAN 24 05:00 ET By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Scientists say they are closer to understanding the best way to make the human body receptive to an organ donation from another species, an effort that could help solve an ongoing shortage of organs. More than 100,000 people in the US are on the
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Originally Published: 24 JAN 24 10:57 ET By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — A record 21.3 million Americans flocked to Affordable Care Act coverage for 2024, further cementing the law’s place in the nation’s health care landscape. Nearly 5 million more people signed up for Obamacare policies for this year compared with last year, the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person dies every 33 seconds in the United Stats from cardiovascular disease, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Prioritizing your heart health is crucial to prevent heart disease. Dr. Daniel Ortiz, a cardiologist at Cardiology Care Consultants, says checking your blood pressure and cholesterol levels
Continue Reading Originally Published: 22 JAN 24 20:52 ET Updated: 23 JAN 24 07:05 ET By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Treating loneliness and social isolation may put people classified as obese at a lower risk for health complications, according to a new study. Loneliness is rampant throughout the world, but the finding is important because people with obesity
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of State Health Services launched a new respiratory virus dashboard to let people keep tabs on respiratory viruses in Texas. The dashboard, accessible through DSHS’s Texas Health Data site, shows trends in illnesses from influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. Data includes emergency room visits, hospitalizations and deaths. “Those
Continue Reading CNN, WILX, WVIR By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Testing a person’s blood for a type of protein called phosphorylated tau, or p-tau, could be used to screen for Alzheimer’s disease with “high accuracy,” even before symptoms begin to show, a new study suggests. The study involved testing blood for a key biomarker of Alzheimer’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bienvivir, in collaboration with Adult Protective Services (APS), is spearheading a donation drive to benefit vulnerable elderly and disabled adults in El Paso. The initiative aims to stock the El Paso APS Silver Star Resource Room, designed as a 24/7 store-like space where APS caseworkers can access necessities and emergency
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — TTUHSCEP Dental Oral Health Clinic is set to offer free screenings and cleanings to adults 55 years and older on January 25. Appointments are limited, the community is encouraged to schedule your appointment by January 22. Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic located in the Paso del Norte Health Foundation
Continue Reading Originally Published: 18 JAN 24 18:57 ET Updated: 18 JAN 24 21:59 ET By Amanda Sealy and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — As cases of salmonella infections linked to recalled charcuterie meats double, the US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention expanded its warning in a new food safety alert on Thursday. There are now a total of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — January is International Quality of Life Awareness Month. This month-long event was first created in 1994 with the purpose of promoting and encouraging people around the world to take steps toward improving their quality of life. During this month, people are encouraged to focus on what is important to them
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, we delve into the realm of diabetes with Dr. Jennifer C Molokwu, MD, seeking solutions and insights for those grappling with this condition. Whether you or a loved one are dealing with diabetes, Dr. Molokwu provides valuable perspectives on managing or even eliminating the need for diabetes medication. Dr.
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