EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — October is ADHD Awareness Month. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders affecting children, but experts believe it’s underdiagnosed in women. There are surprising signs of ADHD that women specifically can struggle with that experts say are often overlooked — and even dismissed. Psychiatric Nurse
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Gerber Products Company and Nestlé USA for allegedly deceiving parents about toxic heavy metals in Gerber baby food. Paxton said after Gerber tested its food, results showed dangerous levels of arsenic and lead. “Gerber now posts test results behind a QR code on its labels. But
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from the CDC came to Socorro to explain its initiative of free health examinations to assess the health and nutritional status of people living in the United States. The survey’s Mobile Examination Center (MEC), a fully equipped medical clinic on wheels, travels
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s Public Health Department Director resigned, the city confirmed with ABC-7 on Sunday. Dr. Veerinder “Vinny” Taneja’s last day with the city was on Sept. 4. The city said Taneja left the position for “personal and family reasons.” His annual salary at the time of his
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The heavy rains in recent weeks led to flooding and more as the Borderland braced for the rare remnants of a hurricane coming through our area. While El Paso may have been spared the worst of the flooding as a whole, the entire region now faces expanded issues in the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Flu season is underway, and Immunize El Paso encourages residents to get their annual flu shot before it spreads. Immunize El Paso Director Ivan Luna said getting the vaccine is one of the easiest ways to avoid the flu and protect others in the community. “We are in the middle
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Pom-poms, adorable pups and runners joined together this morning for a cause close to home. “I’m a pediatric nurse by heart, and I did oncology, and I got very attached to a few kids that we lost,” Amanda Hernandez, a participant at today’s run, told ABC-7. Amanda is one of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is warning residents of the threats of mosquito bites as the seventh case of the potentially deadly virus has been detected in the community. The Department of Public Health confirmed the latest case of the Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus (WNV) disease in a man in
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-When it comes to reducing your risk of cancer, what you put on your plate matters. Jennifer Armendariz, an oncology nurse practitioner, says research continues to confirm that diet plays a crucial role in cancer prevention and even in supporting those battling the disease. Here are key strategies and simple swaps to
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EL PASO, Texas — Spicy excitement is heating up in El Paso as the 2026 Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride & 5K Walk/Run gears up for Sunday, September 27 at Grace Gardens. Hosted by the El Paso Bicycle Club, this annual event welcomes cyclists, runners, walkers, families, and friends for a day of fun, fitness,
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(KVIA) — New Mexico animal health officials confirmed a second New World screwworm case in the state. It was found in a horse in Grant County, which is west of Deming. State and federal officials expanded surveillance and fly-trapping around the location to find any additional cases and determine whether the pest spread beyond the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Hospitals of Providence unveiled the newest emergency room in East El Paso on Thursday. The new facility is the 10th emergency room location in El Paso, according to THOP. It’s designed to provide 24/7 services. “Almost a year ago today, we broke ground on this new emergency room that’s
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Despite its name, the New World screwworm isn’t actually a worm, it’s a flesh-eating fly larva, and health officials are advising Borderland residents to stay vigilant for their pets. While no cases of the New World screwworm have been reported in El Paso, Dr. Tony Chacon, a veterinarian with El
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico is the third state to legalize the use of psychedelic-assisted therapy for mental health, trauma and end-of-life care. A new documentary on the subject is being screened in Las Cruces this Friday. The film puts the conversation of psilocybin treatment in the spotlight. Psilocybin therapy, also known as
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the El Paso Children’s Hospital kicked off Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with a twist. Every September, the hospital partners with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and former patient families to bring positive spirit and energy to current patients. This year, the hospital organized a gold-themed dance party to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, more than 80 nursing students participated in the traditional white coat ceremony at Texas Tech Health El Paso. The Hunt School of Nursing welcomed its newest cohort expected to graduate in December 2027. The white coat ceremony welcomes medical students. TTHEP said 87 students are entering a 16-month accelerated
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(KVIA) — Sunday, New Mexico’s New World screwworm infested zone lifted, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. Lifting an infested zone removes NWS-related requirements on the domestic movement of livestock and pets in the area, the USDA said. Without the infested zone, animal producers and owners can resume movement without NWS inspection. On June 7,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners approved the county Hospital District’s 2027 fiscal year budget and tax rate Monday. “We are proud to have proposed and had approved a $2.1 billion budget and tax rate of $0.236904, which is less compared to the 2026 property tax rate of $0.240892 – a decrease
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Editor’s Note: Reporting for this story was supported by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. This story is a collaboration between the Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual, nonprofit newsroom and funder dedicated to high-quality, fact-based news and information from the U.S.-Mexico border, and Public Health Watch, a nonprofit investigative newsroom based in Texas. By Mariana
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man in his 50s died to neuroinvasive West Nile virus (WNV) disease in El Paso, the city said Friday. It’s the first WNV death in El Paso in 2026. As of Friday, the City of El Paso said there are six WNV cases and one death in El Paso
Continue Reading (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health said more rain and heat may drive mosquito season longer than usual. NMDOH urged those with weak immune systems to take extra precautions to avoid mosquito bites. West Nile virus is the most common disease transmitted by mosquitoes in New Mexico, the department said. “With above-average rain
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The City of El Paso Department of Public Health and the El Paso Fire Departmentare starting the Be POWERflu campaign by offering free flu vaccines to everyone 6 months and olderat any of the City’s Community Clinics. You do not need an appointment or insurance to get vaccinated at El Paso Community
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A growth in El Paso’s senior population attracted a new, senior-focused clinic in the Lower Valley. Conviva Senior Primary Care held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday for the new clinic on N. Loop Drive. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19% of El Pasoans are 60 years old or older.
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President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has nominated White House Domestic Policy Council Deputy Director Heidi Overton to be the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- August is Psoriasis Action Month. Many people think psoriasis is simply dry skin or a cosmetic issue, but it can actually affect much more than the skin. Joining us today are Dr. Ogechika Alozie of Sunset West Health and Dr. Zainab Mohammodu of Epiphany Dermatology.
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By Youri Benadjaoud, Elizabeth Schulze, and Yi-Jin Yu Health officials are expanding an investigation into jalapenos served at Chipotle restaurants to include Qdoba restaurants. The Food and Drug Administration said the jalapenos may be a possible source of a growing salmonella outbreak that has infected 345 people across 27 states. Both restaurants have removed the jalapenos from their stores,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Young patients at the Hospital of Providence Children’s Hospital have a new area to unwind and decompress. The hospital revealed two new pediatric play areas, which are part of a collaboration with a non-profit program made by Spirit Halloween called the Spirit of Children. The new play areas will have
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By Mary Kekatos The Senate voted on Wednesday to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz as the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Schwartz was confirmed in a 51-44 vote that generally fell along party lines. She will replace Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), who took
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By Youri Benadjaoud The first two deaths of the cyclosporiasis outbreak have been reported in Michigan, the state’s health department announced Monday. Both people had “significant underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by cyclosporiasis and dehydration,” the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) added. No additional information will be provided, according to the department.
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by Katlyn Ma, The Texas TribuneJuly 30, 2026 Texans’ access to a variety of hemp-derived THC products will significantly narrow on Friday. Texas will ban several hemp-derived THC cannabis products, including those containing delta-8 and delta-10 THC variants, punishing people in possession of them with jail time and fines. However, delta-9 THC, the most commonly
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