Whooping cough cases increasing in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, the state has reported more than 3,500 cases of pertussis, also…
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FDA removes black box warning on hormonal therapy used to treat women with menopause
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Warning labels on estrogen used in therapy for treating symptoms of menopause has discouraged many women from using it in…
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ABC-7 at 4: El Paso’s travel to Uganda to co-host the African Rising Mushroom Festival
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Two El Paso natives, Aixarret Hernandez and Maximilian Esparza, are traveling to Uganda next week to co-host the African…
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Lung cancer risk factors in the borderland
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month — Here in the borderland, there are many risk factors that can make El Pasoans suceptible to developing…
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Migrant advocates in Juárez open new medical clinic to assist migrants
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — ‘San Columbanos’ church and migrant advocacy group in Juárez recently opened a new medical clinic aimed at helping…
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Parental stress: don’t pass it on to your kids
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The world can be a stressful place, for grown ups and for children. Family therapist we spoke to says parents who don’t…
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Nanotech Aims to Catch Ovarian Cancer Early
For decades ovarian cancer has been hard to detect early – often going unnoticed until it reaches advanced stages. But new research at Memorial Sloan…
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Special Report: A Summit to Remember
Join ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke and her friends as she takes on the challenge of Half Dome — one of the most iconic and demanding hikes in Yosemite…
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El Paso Health Officials say there is no direct relationship between Tylenol and autism
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Health officials are pushing back following yesterday’s announcement from the White House that they are advising against…
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Asthma attacks, hospitalizations increase in September
September brings many asthma triggers that cause more asthma attacks, emergency room visits, and hospital stays than any other during the year.…
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Gynecological cancer signs to never ignore, reducing the risk
September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month and a local expert shares the subtle signs from endometrial, ovarian and cervical cancers that are…
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EP Children’s Hospital gives treat to kids as Cancer Awareness Month begins
EL PASO (KVIA) – September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month with programs set all throughout the next 30 days at a number of hospitals and medical…
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Texas Tech Dental Students Bring Holiday Smiles to Puerto Rico
PUERTO RICO (KVIA) — While many spent the holidays unwrapping gifts and gathering with family, a group of compassionate dental students from the…
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“Tracer Patient”: Systematic change focused on military mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tara Fields’s book, Tracer Patient, examines what she says are systemic failures in military mental health care and…
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Back-to-school illnesses in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As El Paso students head back to class, doctors say it’s common for coughs, colds, and fevers to make the rounds in…
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As school returns, so does the cold and flu. Here’s how to prevent the spread.
As students head back to school, parents need to know how to prevent their children from getting sick. ABC-7 spoke to Dr. Janel Lynch, a pediatrician…
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City of Juárez working to prevent the spread of Rickettsiosis on the border
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez, through its Ecology Department, launched a campaign last year to prevent Rickettsiosis due to…
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Miracles Multiplied — Mother of rare set of quintuplets sits down with ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke to discuss her journey as a new mom of five
“How is mom doing right now?” ABC 7’s Marcel Clarke asked the new mom of five, Theresa Troia, nearly two months after giving a smooth and successful…
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Juárez doctors react to new Texas law that allows those without residency to practice medicine
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2038 last month, allowing experienced doctors from around the world to…
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Men’s Health Month: Harms of ignoring physical, mental health issues
June is Men’s Health Month — And El Paso experts say it’s important that we discuss the importance men’s wellbeing as they aren’t as diligent as…
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Eye health issues El Pasoans face
May is Healthy Vision Month and a local optometrist shares issues many El Pasoans face when it comes to eye health and treating it. Dr. Samuel Favela…
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Knee pain? Try your ear
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) are exploring a novel treatment for osteoarthritis-related knee…
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YWCA Health Fair brings free health resources
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso families attended the Spring Health Fair this Saturday at the YWCA’s Katharine White Harvey Branch. The free event…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you have concerns about a proposed federal autism database?
The Department of Health and Senior Services on Wednesday introduced a pilot program to collect information about autism. The program would harvest…
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ABC-7 at 4: National Infant Immunization Week
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—It’s National Infant Immunization Week. Dr. Alozie explains what you need to know about…
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What sort of risks come with marijuana use?
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – As of Tuesday, recreational marijuana sales are active in the city of Colorado Springs. While some may see…
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