Dealing with Spring allergies? Why this season might feel worse
It’s the first official day of spring, but not the first borderland residents are feeling those allergies. An allergist-immunologist with The…
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Avoid ending up in the ER from spring break activities
Spring break is still in effect and The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso is reminding people to think twice during activities to avoid ending up in…
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Paso del Norte Health Foundation to Open Funding for Mental Health Programs
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is now accepting Letters of Intent for programs that support mental health and emotional…
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ABC-7 AT 4: Local Doctors Spotlight Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month This March
KVIA-TV (El Paso, TX) – March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Ellen Wicker Dr. Evelyn Kachikwu from Texas Tech Physicians of El…
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ICE reports no active measles cases at Camp East Montana
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security, through Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), just confirmed as of March 6,…
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Daylight saving poses health risks; doctor warns, shares tips to adjust
Some people are excited for longer days with the time change this weekend… But one doctor is sharing why she’s against daylight savings. “Oh yeah,…
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Las Americas faces difficulties meeting with clients due to measles outbreak at Camp East Montana
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security announced this week that it placed Camp East Montana under quarantine due to a recent…
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FDA reverses course and will review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot, company says
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has reversed course and will review a new mRNA flu vaccine from Moderna,…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has just confirmed to ABC-7 that it has received notice of the presence of tuberculosis at Camp East…
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City of El Paso offering free diabetes screenings for borderland residents
The City of El Paso Department of Public Health wants residents to put their health first with diabetes screenings. They’re offering free…
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ABC-7 at 4: The importance of breast milk and the development in infants
El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)- A recent clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics reinforces that breastmilk is the best nutrition source for…
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ABC-7 at 4: 2025 Year Heathcare Year in Review
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The 2025 healthcare year was marked by major federal cuts to coverage, rising costs, and significant industry shifts. Yet we…
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Trump signs order to fast-track marijuana reclassification
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an order directing federal agencies to fast-track the reclassification of marijuana,…
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FDA intends to put its most serious warning on Covid vaccines, sources say
Originally Published: 12 DEC 25 05:00 ET Updated: 12 DEC 25 06:37 ET By Ben Tinker, Brenda Goodman, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug…
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Nursing graduate overcomes rare cancer while completing degree at EPCC
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— A 26-year-old El Paso Community College nursing student is preparing to walk the stage this week, completing her degree…
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Bulgarian doctors visit Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Two physicians from Bulgaria spent nearly two weeks in El Paso observing how emergency medicine is taught and practiced at…
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$40K award fuels Borderplex research into Chronic Ankle Instability
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—A team of researchers from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and the University of Texas at El Paso have…
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Immunize El Paso receives grant for upper respiratory viruses
Immunize El Paso was awarded with a $20,000 grant, just in time for their busiest season: upper respiratory viruses. With the grant by the Carl C.…
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Alzheimer’s Disease’s impact on family, early prevention
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to recognize a form of dementia that can create emotional and traumatic impact on families. People…
Continue ReadingWhooping 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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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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