El Paso woman living with Parkinson’s supports Proposition 14
An El Paso woman diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s is using her personal journey to raise awareness about a statewide health initiative.…
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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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ABC-7 at 4: Centro San Vicente health center invites community to annual “Fun walk”
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) — The community is invited to the annual “Fun Walk” event. This walk will take place on November 15, 2025, at Ascarate…
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El Paso NICU babies dress up for Halloween
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–The Hospitals of Providence NICU hosted a Halloween costume contest with some of their newborns. Contestants’ costumes varied…
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Coping with menopause with yoga and meditation
October is Menopause Awareness Month — every woman will live it, yet not all recognize the signs or know how to cope with it. Local health and…
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Doctors warn parents as RSV cases rise with cooler weather
As temperatures start to drop, doctors are seeing more children with respiratory infections, particularly RSV, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus.…
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Local woman shares ‘terrifying’ breast cancer journey for awareness
Emily Ortega is a local nurse and mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer — now she wants others to know to never wait or hesitate. “It’s…
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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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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday: Fox Cancer Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Last Wednesday, Texas Tech Health El Paso held a groundbreaking ceremony for what’s being called a transformative facility…
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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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Marathon runner’s quick decision helps doctors stop a heart attack
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) As World Heart Day approaches on Sept. 29, doctors in El Paso are urging people to recognize the signs of a heart attack and…
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Health expert shares signs of malnourishment after seeing rise in El Paso
For Malnourishment Awareness Week, ABC-7 spoke with a local medical expert to shares the signs of malnourishment and how it impacts the health of…
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Governor Abbott signs executive order to protect kids from hemp products
AUSTIN, TX (KVIA) — Today Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order aimed at protecting children from hemp-derived products,…
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Kissing bug disease: Humans and pets can be in danger of getting Chagas disease
EL PASO (KVIA) — Health experts confirm kissing bugs are present in El Paso County. The insects carry the parasite that causes Chagas disease, a…
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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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Pediatrician: Student athletes should get sports physicals to check for concussions
With sports comes injuries, and some children can be at higher risk if they don’t get a sports physical before playing. Now with high school…
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Measles outbreak that sickened more than 700 declared over in Texas
The outbreak led to the deaths of two school-aged children. By Youri Benadjaoud August 18, 2025, 1:31 PM A measles outbreak in Texas that infected…
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Texas Tech El Paso announces new Biomedical Ph.D. program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center have announced a new Ph.D. program for Biomedical Sciences. This new doctoral…
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ABC-7 at 4: Combatting Fentanyl in El Paso, Free Resources
El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)-In response to the fentanyl epidemic in El Paso, Crime Stoppers of Houston stopped by ABC-7 to offer helpful…
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City of El Paso steps up on Mosquito Reduction.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After recent rainstorms, mosquito activity is on the rise across El Paso — and city officials say some of these pests can…
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You no longer have to walk 10,000 steps to reap the health benefits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– New research conducted by the University of Sydney revealed people who walk 7,000 steps a day will still have health benefits…
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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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Health concerns worry Vado residents in the aftermath of severe flooding
VADO, New Mexico (KVIA)–The days following a flood can cause many health issues. In as little as 24 hours mold colonies can begin to appear on damp…
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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…
Continue Reading El Paso OBGYN’s license temporarily suspended after fetal death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Disciplinary Panel of the Texas Medical Board has temporarily suspended Dr. Yolanda Lagunas’ Texas Physician License.…
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Ongoing fires affect air quality and health complications
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The current Trout Fire north of Silver City has burned more than 76,000 acres. The Buck Fire, burning southeast of Aragon,…
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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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How dust storms can damage your eye health
With dust storms, comes dryness and irritation in the eyes — That’s because there are fine and coarse particles in the air that come in contact…
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