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Medication abortions provided by virtual-only providers accounted for an increasing share of total abortions in the United States

Telehealth medication abortions surged since Dobbs decision. They could become harder to access if the latest court decision stands

April 14, 2023 9:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Annette Choi, CNN Medication abortions provided by virtual-only providers accounted for an increasing share of total abortions in the United…

A lab test that can tell doctors if someone has Parkinson's disease is a long-sought goal of researchers.

‘Big step forward’: New lab tests may accelerate Parkinson’s diagnosis and research

April 13, 2023 4:37 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN A lab test that can tell doctors if someone has Parkinson’s disease is a long-sought goal of researchers. Doctors…

A Texas abortion drug ruling could create a 'slippery slope' for FDA approvals

Texas abortion drug ruling could create ‘slippery slope’ for FDA approvals, drug research and patients, experts say

April 13, 2023 4:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN What happened in one judge’s courtroom in Texas could have drastic effects for the United States’ entire drug…

Concerned about the courts, some states and universities are stockpiling abortion drugs

April 12, 2023 3:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN With an eye on the courts, a growing number of Democratic-led states are stockpiling the pills that can be used for a…

El Paso’s animal rescue reminds public to keep an eye on their pets this Parvovirus season

April 12, 2023 12:03 PM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Although the Parvovirus can be spread anytime, the spring and summer months are more common for outbreaks. According to…

Our ability to recognize autism and diagnose it early has improved dramatically

What is autism? An expert explains

April 12, 2023 1:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Villano, CNN Some individuals with autism have challenges processing senses. Others struggle to communicate. Still others might have a tough…

EPA proposes new regulations on toxic gas used to sterilize spices and medical equipment

April 11, 2023 9:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed a set of new restrictions on facilities that use the cancer-causing…

Suspension of mifepristone approval wouldn’t be the end of medication abortion

April 11, 2023 5:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Even if US District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk’s decision to suspend the US Food and Drug Administration’s approval…

Gun violence has affected most families in the US, new survey finds

April 11, 2023 3:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Worry and fear about gun violence are widespread in the United States, where most families have been affected by a…

Ninety-three confirmed or probable cases of blastomycosis have been identified in Michigan's Delta and Menominee counties

One death and almost 100 cases of rare fungal infection linked to Michigan paper mill, health officials say

April 10, 2023 5:51 PM CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger and John Bonifield, CNN Ninety-seven confirmed or probable cases of blastomycosis have been identified in Michigan’s…

Justice Department and abortion pill manufacturer ask appeals court to freeze judge’s order that could make drug unavailable after Friday

April 10, 2023 2:57 PM CNN

(CNN) — The Justice Department and a manufacturer of medication abortion drugs asked a federal appeals court on Monday to put on hold a…

Less than a year after the US Supreme Court ended legal protection for abortions nationwide

Clinics and doctors brace for more restrictions on women’s health care after court ruling on abortion drug

April 10, 2023 2:46 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Less than a year after the US Supreme Court ended legal protection for abortions nationwide, clinics that provide reproductive…

A clinic escort assists a patient at a Planned Parenthood Health Center in Philadelphia in September of 2022.

There were 32,000 fewer legal abortions in the US in the six months after the Dobbs decision, new analysis suggests

April 10, 2023 9:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN In the six months after the Supreme Court ruling that ended the federal right to an abortion, there were about 32,000 fewer…

A new study found unknown long-term symptoms of traumatic brain injuries

April 10, 2023 5:21 AM Michael Courier

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New research on traumatic brain injuries says some patients can have previously unknown long-term symptoms. More than 1.5…

Dueling rulings from federal judges in Texas and Washington on medication abortion pill

April 7, 2023 4:59 PM CNN Newsource

UPDATE: (CNN) — A federal judge in Texas issued a ruling Friday on medication abortion drug mifepristone,…

Bonner General in Idaho says it will suspend labor and delivery services in May.

Maternity units are closing across America, forcing expectant mothers to hit the road

April 7, 2023 3:53 PM CNN Newsource

By Amanda Musa and John Bonifield, CNN In picturesque Bonner County, Idaho, Leandra Wright, 40, is pregnant with her seventh child. Wright is due in…

Electrotherapy treatment helped actor in his recovery; similar treatment available in Borderland

April 6, 2023 11:56 AM Leloba Seitshiro

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Actor Jeremy Renner is sitting down with ABC News Anchor Diane Sawyer for an exclusive interview four months after a terrible…

Gun violence in the US has become more lethal, research suggests

April 5, 2023 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN A record number of people are dying from firearm injuries in the US, and new research suggests that shootings are becoming…

A new approach to a Covid-19 nasal vaccine shows early promise

April 3, 2023 6:08 PM Kerry Mannix, CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 03 APR 23 11:05 ETUpdated: 03 APR 23 15:04 ETby Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Scientists in Germany say…

FDA inspection finds sterilization issues at recalled eye drop manufacturer’s facility

April 3, 2023 3:23 PM Kerry Mannix, CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 03 APR 23 13:16 ETUpdated: 03 APR 23 17:07 ETBy Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The manufacturer of eye…

Diabetes drug ‘Ozempic’ making waves across the U.S. as weight loss miracle; but causing concerns among those with eating disorders

April 3, 2023 11:42 AM Leloba Seitshiro

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The anti-diabetic medication Ozempic, used to treat type 2 diabetes has been gaining popularity over the last couple of…

Precautionary measures as you enjoy the outdoors in the Borderland

April 3, 2023 5:49 AM Michael Courier

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Spring is here and many of us are starting to enjoy the outdoors in El Paso, however that can leave you vulnerable to being…

Hospitals of Providence to host new graduate nurse hiring event

April 2, 2023 11:15 AM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The Hospitals of Providence is set to hold a new graduate nurse hiring event for nurses in all clinical areas. The upcoming…

Hearing aids could be a cost-effective way to reduce the possible impact of hearing loss on dementia

Not enough people wear hearing aids, experts say. Doing so could reduce dementia

April 2, 2023 9:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Treating hearing loss could mean reducing the risk for dementia, according to a new study. Hearing loss may increase the…

Hunt School of Dental Medicine to test patients for diabetes

March 30, 2023 3:06 PM Stephanie Valle

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a saying that good health begins in the mouth. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center of El Paso…

Advisers to the World Health Organization will consider next month whether to add liraglutide

WHO advisers to consider whether obesity medication should be added to Essential Medicines List

March 29, 2023 5:45 PM CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Advisers to the World Health Organization will consider next month whether to add liraglutide, the active ingredient in…

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin spoke on Capitol Hill on March 29 in support of the Access to AEDs Act.

This life-saving medical device isn’t required at all schools. Damar Hamlin wants to help change that

March 29, 2023 3:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan, CNN Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said Wednesday that when he played football as a child, he never thought about CPR or where…

The Brooklyn Community Recovery Center demonstrates how to use Narcan to revive a person in the case of a drug overdose in 2022 in New York City.

FDA approves first over-the-counter version of opioid overdose antidote Narcan

March 29, 2023 7:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Nadia Kounang, Jen Christensen and Deidre McPhillips, CNN With drug overdose deaths continuing to hover near record levels, the US Food and Drug…

Almost two months after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the town of East Palestine

Government to step up efforts to monitor health of East Palestine residents, first responders

March 27, 2023 4:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Almost two months after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the town of East Palestine, Ohio, the state…

A new study suggests babies should be given peanut products between 4 and 6 months old

March 27, 2023 4:33 AM Michael Courier

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Peanut allergy is the second most common food allergy in children and is on the increase. it occurs in about 1 in 50…