Past vaccine disasters show why rushing a coronavirus vaccine now would be ‘colossally stupid’
Vaccine experts are warning the federal government against rushing out a coronavirus vaccine before testing has shown it’s both safe and…
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The US needs to talk about long-term coronavirus symptoms, a doctor and a patient say
It’s been almost five months since Shelby Hedgecock tested positive for Covid-19, and the former personal trainer said her symptoms are still…
Continue Reading Alabama State University has installed scanning machines to detect Covid-19 symptoms
There’s a new test for students at Alabama State University — but this one happens before they even walk into a classroom. Covid-19…
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2 new virus deaths reported in El Paso; weeks-old cases continue to be announced
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced two new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. The death toll now…
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How Black and Latino children came to be the most affected by the severe complications of Covid-19
This past April, as life in the city that never sleeps came to a halt and only ambulance sirens were heard outside, a Black 9-year-old named Rahsaan…
Continue Reading Generosity can make us live longer, new research shows. Now, that’s more important than ever
Giving money or resources to your children or aging parents is likely to increase their life span, according to a new paper published Monday in the…
Continue Reading A herd immunity strategy to fight the pandemic can be ‘dangerous,’ experts say. Here’s why
After months of effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus in the United States, herd immunity has emerged as a controversial topic. White House…
Continue Reading What we’ve learned about Covid-19 seven months after the first US case
It has now been almost six months since Covid-19 was declared a pandemic in the United States. For all researchers have learned, there’s still…
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El Paso leaders warn ‘bad actor’ bars not complying with Covid rules will be ‘shut down’
EL PASO, Texas — A handful of “bad actors” are continuing to play by their own rules when it comes to stopping the spread of Covid-19, El Paso city…
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New NMSU study hopes to detect virus spread on campus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Is Covid-19 spreading undetected on college campuses? To answer that question, New Mexico State University researchers hope…
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Las Cruces mother, daughter have emotional reunion after 6 months as nursing home visits now allowed
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – For the first time since the pandemic, nursing homes in some New Mexico counties have started allowing visitors. “I think…
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Woman in her 40s with no underlying health issues among 2 new Doña Ana County virus deaths
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Two Doña Ana County women were among nine additional Covid-19 deaths reported by New Mexico health officials on…
Continue Reading What school gym class looks like in pandemic times
For students from Meraki High School outside Sacramento, California, staying fit during the coronavirus pandemic has been as easy as playing…
Continue Reading U.S. tops 6 million virus cases; Dr. Birx says what’s next is up to you
WASHINGTON, DC — Just over seven months ago, no one in the US had a confirmed case of Covid-19. On Monday, the US topped 6 million people cases…
Continue Reading El Paso reports 1 new virus death, but over 100 deaths are currently under investigation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s coronavirus death toll now stands at 419 after the Department of Public Health announced one new death. The victim…
Continue Reading Experts call for independent commission separate from FDA to review Covid-19 vaccines
Citing criticism of government agencies and increasing public distrust of vaccines, several prominent physicians and experts are calling for the…
Continue Reading Drinking bans are back in fashion during the Covid pandemic. But experts are wary of Prohibition 2.0
South Africa is slowly emerging from one of the world’s strictest Covid-19 lockdowns. As the threat of the pandemic loomed in March its…
Continue Reading Why recovery is the key to effective exercise: How to reboot your workout routine
Up until this point in our series, we’ve focused on creating and maintaining an effective exercise program. In Part I, we covered how to get…
Continue Reading This young entrepreneur skipped college to create robotic limbs that users can control with their minds
Ten years ago, Easton LaChappelle was a teen watching YouTube videos in his Colorado bedroom on how to build robot arms from LEGOs. Today, he’s…
Continue Reading One shot of coronavirus vaccine likely won’t be enough
When a coronavirus vaccine comes on the market, people will likely need two doses, not just one — and that could cause real problems. Some of…
Continue Reading 36 states report a total of 8,700 Covid-19 cases at colleges and universities; country nears 6 million
A return to campus for the new academic year has colleges and universities struggling to both contain outbreaks of Covid-19 and enforce policies…
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Just 6 new virus cases in Doña Ana County of 107 across New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported 107 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and one additional death, which occurred in Lea…
Continue Reading Kids can carry coronavirus in respiratory tract for weeks, study suggests
Children can carry coronavirus in their noses and throats for weeks even if they don’t show any symptoms, which might explain how the virus can…
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El Paso adds virus testing locations & options, urges community to get tested
EL PASO, Texas – The city of El Paso is expanding its Covid-19 testing options and urging community members to get tested. Starting Sept. 1, the…
Continue Reading Post-traumatic growth: With support, some traumas can help us grow
After Stacy Selby’s mother died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in 2010, Selby’s entire world crashed to pieces. At 29 years old,…
Continue Reading FDA leader says agency could consider authorization for Covid-19 vaccine before Phase 3 trials are complete, Financial Times reports
In an interview with the Financial Times, US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said the agency could consider emergency use…
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El Paso’s virus death toll now at 418, total infections above 20,000
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health on Sunday reported the death of a woman in her 70s to take the county’s coronavirus death…
Continue Reading Chadwick Boseman visited children fighting cancer while privately battling the disease himself
In the midst of his battle with colon cancer, Chadwick Boseman not only continued to work on films, but also made sure to keep inspiring children.…
Continue Reading Colon and rectal cancer cases are going up among people younger than 50, researchers say
Cases of colon and rectal cancer are on the rise in young adults — and the median age of patients diagnosed is getting lower. Colorectal cancer…
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Doña Ana County has 20 of state’s 139 new virus cases as indoor dining ban is lifted
SANTA FE, New Mexico — State health officials on Saturday announced 139 additional virus cases and two related deaths, both Albuquerque nursing home…
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