ABC-7 at Noon: How to cook gourmet meals using your microwave
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 speaks with former Borderland food columnist Ruth Taber on ways to utilize your microwave to cook gourmet meals. Here’s a…
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Attention java junkies: Study reveals up to 3 cups of coffee a day may be good for your heart
EL PASO, Texas – Research published in Circulation: Heart Failure, an American Heart Association journal, suggests drinking up to three cups of…
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‘Hot Summer, Cool Kitchen’; El Paso food writer offers tips for cooking in hot weather
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — June is one of El Paso’s hottest months. As temperatures rise, many people might stray from baking, broiling and roasting…
Continue ReadingNominations for El Paso Inc. “Best of El Paso” wanted; deadline is May 31
EL PASO, Texas – ABC-7 news partner El Paso Inc. is presenting its annual “Best of El Paso” contest, which helps local residents and out-of-town…
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Las Cruces native creates mobile health care app
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces native Johonniuss Chemweno knows that on-demand apps like Uber, Grubhub, and Instacart make everything from…
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How to combat the “blah” feeling you might be experiencing during the pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During the pandemic, many people feel a sense of apathy about their life. Experts are using the term “languishing” to…
Continue ReadingHearing loss can have severe mental health impacts
May is better hearing month. It also happens to be mental health awareness month. When it comes to hearing loss, there’s an important connection…
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TTUHSC El Paso nursing students prepare to graduate this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nursing students at the Hunt School of Nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso are preparing for…
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Borderland residents can support local nursing students while shopping at Vista Markets
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There is a new opportunity for Borderland residents to support local nursing students. Texas Tech University Health Sciences…
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El Paso sees significant increase in syphilis infections, STD testing urged
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health is reporting a significant increase in syphilis cases, prompting calls for residents to get…
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Armed Services YMCA El Paso celebrates 100th anniversary with charity golf tournament
EL PASO, Texas — For 100 years, the Armed Services YMCA El Paso has provided help to military families for their health and well-being. It’s the…
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The Hospitals of Providence holding special events for Stroke Awareness Month
EL PASO, Texas – This Saturday is the beginning of Stroke Awareness Month. Every May, hospitals including The Hospitals of Providence raise awareness…
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‘We hope to inspire people’; Borderland residents invited to community health fair on Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Borderland residents are invited to a community health fair this Saturday at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El…
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Virtual 4th annual Quesadilla Run fundraiser set for mobile children’s museum in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Ngage New Mexico has made quesadillas and running a thing. The 4th annual Quesadilla 5K Run or, Q-Run for short, has gone…
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After 100 days in office, new El Paso DA defends plea deals, pursues death penalty for Walmart shooter
EL PASO, Texas — This week marked the first 100 days of a new district attorney for El Paso. Yvonne Rosales was sworn into office on Jan. 1, 2021.…
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April is Autism Acceptance Month; El Paso organization to hold annual run/walk
EL PASO, Texas – April is Autism Acceptance Month and the Autism Society of Texas El Paso is preparing for their 13th annual Run/Walk for Autism on…
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MIS-C: The Covid-19 related illness that could affect your child after they recover from the virus
EL PASO, Texas — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 3,000 children in 48 states have been diagnosed with a rare but…
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Operation H.O.P.E. to host Easter Giveaway
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Operation H.O.P.E. is hosting its annual Easter Giveaway in coordination with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and the…
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Accidental bleach and disinfectant poisonings on the rise during pandemic, according to health expert
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — March 21 through 27 is National Poison Prevention Week. The week raises awareness of poison prevention nationwide to shine…
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El Pasoans can learn how religion and mathematics are connected in free Zoom seminar series
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s Temple Mount Sinai is launching a 2021 international speaker series titled “Higher Meanings: Exploring Connections…
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El Paso Zoo celebrates Spring Break beginning March 13
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Zoo will be open from Saturday, March 13 through Sunday, March 21 for Spring Break 2021. Normal hours of operation are…
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Here’s what you need to know to save your life
EL PASO, Texas — Actor Chadwick Boseman died last August from colorectal cancer. With March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, here are…
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‘One of the safest places you can be is in a dental office’; El Paso dental expert warns people are delaying care
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — National Dentist Day is this Saturday. It’s an opportunity to thank your dental provider and take check of your oral health.…
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‘Colorectal cancer screening definitely saves people’s lives’; El Paso researcher offers tips during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. “Colorectal cancer screening definitely saves people’s lives,” said…
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Tips for eating healthier during National Nutrition Month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — March is National Nutrition Month. Damaris Rosado, Physician Assistant and Nutrition Outreach Fellow with Texas Tech…
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‘Enjoy theater in a way that we’ve never been able to before’; UTEP hosts next virtual production
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso Department of Theatre and Dance is presenting its next virtual production, “Love Song,”…
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You can’t be fat and fit: Study finds excess fat leads to higher risk of heart disease
EL PASO, Texas – Dr. Waseem Shami, a cardiologist with Las Palmas Medical Center, appeared on ABC-7 at Four to provide perspective on a recent study…
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El Paso Fire Department offers tips on maintaining fire extinguishers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With more people spending more time at home during the pandemic, El Paso Fire Department officials are reminding Borderland…
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Borderland health experts host virtual panel to help families choose whether to send children back to school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Community members in the Borderland are invited to join a panel of experts as they discuss the return to school campuses…
Continue Reading Rapid heartbeat? It may be A-FIB: The symptoms and treatments available, plus how you can check your heart health for free
EL PASO, Texas — On average, the human heart beats 100,000 times a day. But sometimes with age, the beat can become erratic. It’s a condition known…
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