EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two new studies are linking declining birth rates with the arrival of the smartphone. It’s no secret our phones have changed our daily lives and socialization patterns, but this is a new perspective. A global birthrate decline began in 2007 – the same year Apple introduced the iPhone. One study
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SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — A Santa Fe County woman died from plague, the New Mexico Department of Health said Thursday. It was the first human case reported in the state in 2026. Plague is a bacterial disease rodents carry. NMDOH said it’s found in the western United States and is generally transmitted to humans
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By Daisy Yuhas This story is part of a series by Public Health Watch and MyRGV.com. Puente News Collaborative is a partner in this collaboration. MCALLEN, Texas — When neuroscientist Kelsey Baker hears the low buzz of planes over her home in the Rio Grande Valley, she grabs her dog and hurries indoors. The drone
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department confirmed a detection of New World screwworm in Zavala County, which is south of Uvalde and east of Eagle Pass. There are no other detections in Texas, officials said. NWS are maggots that feed on living tissue through open wounds. Maggots burrow, or “screw,” into
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into Celsius Holdings, Inc., which owns the company selling the popular energy drink, Alani Nu. Thursday, Paxton alleged Celsius of marketing its drinks to teenagers and children. Alani Nu drinks are low in calories. Each 12-ounce can has 200 mg of caffeine. Paxton said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of every four Americans is a caregiver to someone 18 years or older. That number has risen 45% in the past decade – nearly 20 million more caregivers than in 2015. According to AARP, this population includes unpaid family members and paid family members. It’s called “the invisible workforce,”
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by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert Nearly 180 detainees are under quarantine for possible measles exposure at Camp East Montana, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Fort Bliss, city health officials told El Paso Matters on Wednesday. The facility initiated quarantine after 16 detainees were identified as contacts of two confirmed measles cases at a detention facility in
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DEMING, N.M. (KVIA) — An inmate at the Luna County Detention Center in Deming, New Mexico, tested positive for measles, the state health department said Monday. NMDOH said people may have been exposed to this case at the U.S. Probation & Parole Office in Las Cruces: May 27 between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. 100
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez, through some of its departments, announced a new campaign to stop the spread of rickettsiosis in the region. More than 20 deaths related to the insect-borne disease have been reported this year so far, according to the Juárez Ecology Department. The disease, transmitted by ticks, exhibits a high
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Prom season hit Emergence Health Network Friday. Clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities got to “shine bright” at the Marty Robbins Recreation Center. EHN’s Director of Communications Noreen Jaramillo said the Shine Bright Prom gave clients a day of “fun, excitement and unforgettable memories” for those who never had the
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WASHINGTON (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Surgeon General is calling on kids to cut their time spent on screens. Wednesday, officials issued an advisory on the harms of screen use and a “toolkit” on how to combat them. While the advisory said it’s from the surgeon general,
Continue ReadingOriginally Published: 21 MAY 26 10:28 ET By Meg Tirrell, Aaron Cooper, Deidre McPhillips, Diego Mendoza, CNN (CNN) — US-bound flights carrying passengers who were recently in an Ebola-affected region of Africa must land at Dulles International Airport in Virginia, where they will undergo health screening. “The Dulles requirement applies to all passengers, including U.S.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A study by researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso is looking at the effects of boxing training and cardiovascular health. Researchers conducted the study a few years ago and found just six weeks of boxing training can significantly reduce blood pressure and improve overall blood vessel function
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month and ABC-7 brought you live special coverage through an extension of its initiative, “Be Mindful: Take Action.” Viewers submitted their questions about mental health for a panel of experts to answer during live newscasts at 4, 5 and 6 p.m. on Wednesday. The panelists
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El Paso, TX, (KVIA-TV)- Jennifer Armendariz, an oncology nurse practitioner with a certification in Lifestyle Medicine, spends her days caring for patients, and right now, she is caring for a parent with cancer. She explains that the dual perspective, as both clinician and caregiver, has given her a uniquely personal lens on the essential role
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fifty-six-year-old Guadalupe Ornelas, a retired U.S. Army Sergeant, went missing over the weekend after traveling from El Paso to Santa Ana, California, to visit his family for Mother’s Day weekend. According to Ana Rose Ornelas, Guadalupe’s wife, the last time she spoke with her husband was last Saturday after the
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By Liz Neporent and Mary KekatosLast updated: April 23, 2026, 6:54 AM MDT Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order on Thursday reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The order moves marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, putting state-licensed medical marijuana in the same category as some pain medications, ketamine and testosterone. While this
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — District Attorney James Montoya is inviting the community to give back through the annual “Blood Drive for Justice.” The event is held in partnership with Vitalant and aims to help maintain a stable blood supply across the Borderland. Montoya said the idea for the drive came after witnessing the outpouring
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KVIA-TV (El Paso, TX) – March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Ellen Wicker Dr. Evelyn Kachikwu from Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso talks about the importance of raising awareness, encouraging screenings, and supporting research for the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the US. https://www.ttuhscepimpact.org/fox-cancer-center
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FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security, through Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), just confirmed as of March 6, there are no active measles infections at Camp East Montana. “As of March 6, 2026, there are no active measles infections at Camp East Montana in Texas. Upon the confirmation of measles at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – It’s exciting news for programs that support mental health and emotional well-being across the borderland. The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (PdNHR) is accepting letters of intent. Organizations can outline their ideas for evidence-based programs for funding consideration. Applications are open now through April 7th. The PdNHF is looking for
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FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security announced this week that it placed Camp East Montana under quarantine due to a recent measles outbreak at the facility. Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center says now it will be more difficult for them to access dozens of their clients who are detained under ICE
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The addiction crisis in America is a public health issue. About 49 million Americans over 12 live with a substance abuse disorder. That’s more than 17 percent of the population. Now, there is potential hope out there, thanks to a new study that suggests popular weight loss drugs called G_L_P-1’s
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Vitamin D deficiency is most common during the winter months. It doesn’t matter even if it’s sunny in El Paso, vitamin D deficiency is becoming more common as we spend more time indoors and away from the sun — but now that daylight savings is around the corner, you’ll have more time to take advantage of
Continue Reading 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 Montana. As ABC-7 has reported, Camp East Montana is an ICE detention center located on Fort Bliss. The City did not specify how many tuberculosis cases are
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Cold and flu season is here, and as temperatures drop in the Sun City respiratory illnesses become increasingly common. Dr. Irene Gonzales, emergency medicine physician at Del Sol Medical Center helps us understand the difference between a cold and the flu and how it can help you make smart decisions about your health
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Originally Published: 15 JAN 26 11:47 ET Updated: 15 JAN 26 17:19 ET By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump unveiled a multipart proposal on Thursday aimed at lowering prescription drug prices and reducing health insurance premiums, as well as increasing price transparency within the health care system. The White House is positioning
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – It’s a new year. Moving more, eating nutritious foods, and getting enough sleep are great habits that can boost your health. Joining us now is Doctor Jorge Acosta, the medical director of Las Palmas del Sol Bariatric Clinic, who is here to talk about how he can help maintain and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Two physicians from Bulgaria spent nearly two weeks in El Paso observing how emergency medicine is taught and practiced at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and University Medical Center (TTHEP). Dr. Gergana Voynova, a senior cardiology fellow at the Medical University of Sofia, said she traveled more
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