
Health


New York temporarily shuts down live bird markets in several counties after bird flu detected in poultry
By Carma Hassan, CNN (CNN) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday that the state is temporarily shutting down all live bird markets in…
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Experimental transplants with organs from gene-edited pigs see major steps forward
By Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN) — For 66-year-old Tim Andrews, it was a matter of life or death. Andrews had spent the better part of two years on…
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Experimental transplants with organs from gene-edited pigs see major steps forward
CNN By Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN) — For 66-year-old Tim Andrews, it was a matter of life or death. Andrews had spent the better part of two years…
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Certain health information removed from CDC website, leaving doctors scrambling
Originally Published: 06 FEB 25 10:56 ET By Laura Haefeli Click here for updates on this story NEWTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) –…
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How to recognize signs of a stroke with the acronym BE FAST
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — One in six deaths from cardiovascular disease in the United States is due to stroke, and over 100 million people…
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Travelers and health-care providers should be on alert due to Ebola disease outbreak in Uganda, CDC warns
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health alert about an outbreak in Uganda of deadly…
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Why ‘cardiac clearance’ could save your life
By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — You have probably already heard that February is the month to focus on heart health, which means eating…
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Highly contagious stomach virus spreading in El Paso: what you need to know
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Norovirus, often referred to as the winter stomach bug or stomach flu, spreads easily through contaminated food, surfaces, and…
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Public health group alarmed by online ‘DEI Watchlist’ targeting federal staff
By Jacqueline Howard and Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — A public health advocacy group is raising concerns about a “DEI Watchlist” recently…
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New bird flu infections in Nevada dairy cattle signal the virus may be here to stay
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Six dairy herds in Nevada have tested positive for a newer variant of the H5N1 bird flu virus that’s been…
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Beating the odds: NMSU coach spreads awareness for two-time cancer-survivor mom
Beating the odds of cancer can be a rare yet hopeful story. The head coach of NMSU Men’s basketball in Las Cruces is spreading cancer awareness…
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Does my child have an anxiety disorder? Here are the signs parents should look out for
By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — It may have been monsters under the bed, robbers breaking into the house or ghosts lurking in the darkness…
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Doctor urges early cancer detection
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — February marks Cancer Prevention Awareness Month, and local doctors are stressing the importance of early detection and…
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US flu cases are peaking for a second time this season. Now you can test for the virus at home
By Neha Mukherjee, CNN (CNN) — The United States is seeing a second peak in flu cases this season. After doctor’s office visits for flu…
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ABC-7 at 4: Medical experts explain the new definition of obesity
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-A new definition of obesity, published in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal, proposes a new definition that moves…
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Just deal with it in the morning. Your mental health will be better then, study suggests
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Your parents may be right: Get some sleep and you’ll feel better in the morning, according to new research.…
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Social justice groups sue to block Trump executive order restricting care for transgender children
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Several social justice groups said Tuesday that they are suing the Trump administration over its new…
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Your phone habits may be exposing your children to mature content, new study finds
By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — You might not think twice about spending extended time on your phone around your children, but a new study…
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ABC-7 at 4: Cold, Flu, Allergies? How to tell the difference
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Immunize El Paso’s Cristina Rodda joins ABC-7 at 4 to discuss the difference between allergies, the common cold, and the flu…
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Human brain samples contain an entire spoon’s worth of nanoplastics, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Cognitively normal human brain samples collected at autopsy in early 2024 contained more tiny shards of plastic…
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Human brain samples contain an entire spoon’s worth of nanoplastics, study says
CNN, CLEVELAND CLINIC, GETTY IMAGES By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Cognitively normal human brain samples collected at autopsy in early 2024…
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Dana Reeve grieved some losses before her husband died
By Elissa Strauss, CNN (CNN) — Dana Reeve was devoted to caring for her husband, Christopher Reeve, as noted in the new documentary…
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What to know about polio vaccines, in 4 charts
By Soph Warnes and Rosa de Acosta, CNN (CNN) — While Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the US Department of Health…
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After failing as a parent, I gave up resolutions for two words
By Channon Hodge, CNN (CNN) — I understand the benefits of making New Year’s resolutions. I’ve seen the brain science on how to make them…
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US health websites, datasets taken down as agencies comply with Trump executive orders
By Jen Christensen, Nick Valencia, Jacqueline Howard, Deidre McPhillips and Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Several US government health websites…
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Can the viral mini steppers help you reach your cardio goals? What experts are saying
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN (CNN) — I confess that like a lot of people, I am guilty of not getting in my steps. After hours at my desk, the…
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Respiratory Virus Cases Rising
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Cases of respiratory viruses – especially the flu – are on the rise in the Borderland and nationwide. El Paso has already…
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ABC-7 at 4: Health Insurance
El Paso, TX(KVIA-TV)-Health insurance is designed to protect you and your family from the costs of the medical services you need when you’re sick or…
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FDA approves first new type of pain medication in 25 years
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration signed off Thursday on the first new type of pain reliever to be approved in…
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