Samaniego has plan to vaccinate Juarez workers in region’s bid for herd immunity
TORNILLO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego outlined a plan to ABC-7 on Tuesday to vaccinate workers from maquiladoras across the…
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New Mexicans offered $100 incentives in hopes of making vaccination goal this week
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico is close to meeting the goal of having 60% of residents fully vaccinated, but there are only two days left to get…
Continue Reading Makeup may contain potentially toxic chemicals called PFAS, study finds
The “No PFAS in Cosmetics Act” was introduced in the US House and Senate on Tuesday, following the release of a new study that found high…
Continue Reading New York reaches vaccine milestone and joins California in reopening
Tuesday brought reopenings in two of the largest states, with New York reaching an important vaccine milestone and joining California in dropping…
Continue Reading CDC now calls coronavirus Delta variant a ‘variant of concern’
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now calls the Delta variant of the novel coronavirus, also known as B.1.617.2, a “variant of…
Continue Reading The US reaches 600,000 Covid-19 deaths as the new, dangerous Delta variant is on the rise
The US reached another sobering milestone in the Covid-19 pandemic, with 600,000 lives lost to the disease as of Tuesday, according to Johns Hopkins…
Continue Reading How ‘alloparenting’ can be a less isolating way to raise kids
The Mommy Wars — the alleged battle between working moms and stay-at-home moms — rests on a number of fictions. One is the myth that…
Continue Reading NIH researchers find more evidence Covid was circulating in the U.S. in December 2019
Researchers have found more evidence that coronavirus was circulating at low levels across the United States as early as December 2019 — weeks…
Continue Reading The US reaches 600,000 Covid-19 deaths as a new, dangerous variant is on the rise
The US reached another sobering milestone in the Covid-19 pandemic, with 600,000 lives lost to the disease as of Tuesday, according to Johns Hopkins…
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U.S. surpasses grim milestone with 600,000 lives lost to Covid-19
WAASHIGTON, DC — The number of Americans who have died from Covid-19 has now eclipsed 600,000, 15 months since the onset of the pandemic. The…
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With ‘alloparenting,’ parents and caregivers don’t have to go it alone, experts say
The Mommy Wars — the alleged battle between working moms and stay-at-home moms — rests on a number of fictions. One is the myth that…
Continue Reading Children who eat more ultra-processed food gain weight more quickly, study suggests
Children who eat more ultra-processed food are more likely to be overweight or obese as adults, a new 17-year study of more than 9,000 British…
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No new virus deaths reported as nearly 60% of eligible El Pasoans now fully vaccinated
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced five new coronavirus cases and did not report any new virus-related deaths…
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Child care services available for El Paso parents returning to work after pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — The unemployment rates dropped below 7 percent in April in El Paso, a good sign for the workforce. But, many working parents…
Continue Reading With ‘alloparenting,’ moms and dads don’t have to go it alone, experts say
The Mommy Wars — the alleged battle between working moms and stay-at-home moms — rests on a number of fictions. One is the myth that…
Continue Reading Efforts to vaccinate the US may continue for years as Covid-19 variants circle the globe, expert says
Covid-19 infections may be on the decline, but the urgency to continue vaccinating the US population is far from over, one expert said. “We are…
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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…
Continue Reading Obamacare sign-ups hit 1.2 million in special enrollment period, but pace starts to slow
More than 1.2 million Americans had signed up for Affordable Care Act coverage on the federal exchange through the end of May, the Biden…
Continue Reading A new coronavirus variant is on the rise. Here’s why experts are concerned
The Delta variant is on its way to becoming the dominant strain of coronavirus in the US, raising concerns that outbreaks could hit unvaccinated…
Continue Reading Organ transplant patients may benefit from third Covid-19 vaccine dose to boost antibodies, study suggests
A third dose of coronavirus vaccine could help boost antibody levels among some organ transplant recipients who have not had robust responses to the…
Continue Reading CDC suspends import of dogs from countries with high rabies risk
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday it will suspend the import of dogs from more than 100 countries where rabies still…
Continue Reading A dangerous coronavirus variant on the rise could cause outbreaks in states with low vaccination rates, expert says
The Delta variant is quickly on its way to becoming the dominant strain of coronavirus in the US, raising concerns that outbreaks could hit…
Continue Reading No new virus deaths, 5 more cases in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced five new coronavirus cases, but did not report any new deaths on Monday…
Continue Reading Creating a stress-free divorce for your kid — or getting as close as you can
Mom said they were splitting up because Dad drank too much. Dad said Mom was having an emotional affair and was spending too much money. Mom said Dad…
Continue Reading Novavax says Covid-19 vaccine shows 90.4% overall efficacy in US/Mexico Phase 3 trial
The American biotechnology company Novavax announced on Monday that its coronavirus vaccine candidate was found to have an overall efficacy of 90.4%…
Continue Reading Transgender children and their parents struggle to cope with restrictive laws
The attacks on kids who identify as transgender keep coming. Arkansas in early April became the first state to ban gender-affirming care including…
Continue Reading A dangerous Covid-19 variant on the rise could cause outbreaks in US states with lower vaccination rates, expert says
The Delta variant is quickly on its way to becoming the dominant strain of Covid-19 in the US, raising concerns that outbreaks could hit vulnerable…
Continue Reading Have suitcase, will travel! Americans take to the skies in almost pre-pandemic numbers as Covid-19 restrictions ease
As more Americans get vaccinated against Covid-19 and states and cities further ease pandemic restrictions, more people are flying for vacations,…
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Judge rules in favor of Houston hospital requiring employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19
HOUSTON, Texas — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Houston Methodist Hospital by employees who opposed a Covid-19 vaccine mandate as a…
Continue Reading Pediatric cardiologists explain myocarditis and why your teen should still get a Covid-19 vaccine
The news about a potential link between the Covid-19 vaccine and a cardiac ailment in young people may be striking fear in the hearts of some…
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