El Paso cardiologist emphasizes the importance of learning CPR and using AEDs
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Doctors are highlighting the importance of learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using automated external…
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ABC-7 First Alert: City of El Paso activates cooling centers as temperatures rise
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso and Office of Emergency Management (OEM) have now activated cooling centers throughout the community as…
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New study predicts more than 60% of U.S. adults will have cardiovascular diseases by 2050
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The American heart association states 61% of adults in the U.S. will have cardiovascular diseases over the next 2 decades.…
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CEO of Las Palmas Medical Center retires
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After 34 years, the CEO of Las Palmas Medical Center, Don Karl, has retired. Las Palmas says Karl also served as COO for the…
Continue Reading Rural Texas healthcare facilities can now apply for funding to incentivize new nurses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Agriculture just announced it is taking applications for the Rural Nursing Recruitment and Retention…
Continue Reading How internet addiction may affect your teen’s brain, according to a new study
CNN By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Teens who spend lots of time on social media have complained of feeling like they can’t pay attention to…
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Free summer meals offered at 32 El Paso ISD schools
El Paso, Texas ( KVIA)-The El Paso Independent School District will offer all community children ages 1 to 18 complimentary breakfast and lunch…
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Socorro ISD offers a summer meal service program
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The Socorro Independent School District’s Child Nutrition Services Department is excited to announce a summer meal service…
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El Paso Animal Services holds drive-thru Pet Wellness Clinic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Animal Services is set to hold their drive-thru Pet Wellness Clinic Sunday June 2. The Pet Wellness Clinic offers…
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Breast cancer cases increase in women in their 40s, new study suggests earlier screenings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A recent study by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reveals a rise in the number of women in their 40s diagnosed with…
Continue Reading New study points to possible link between tattoos and lymphoma, but experts say much more research is needed
Originally Published: 30 MAY 24 07:04 ET Updated: 30 MAY 24 09:21 ET By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — A Swedish study has found a potential…
Continue Reading Third person in US tests positive for bird flu in connection to outbreak in dairy cattle
Originally Published: 30 MAY 24 13:20 ET Updated: 31 MAY 24 08:13 ET By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A third person in the US has…
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100 Deadliest Days: Staying safe while drinking this summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– June, July, and August are the deadliest months for drunk driving crashes involving underage drunk drivers, according to…
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El Paso teen defies Celiac disease diagnosis, guiding others on their journey
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At only 8 years old, Hunter Feinberg was the first member in his family to be diagnosed with Celiac disease. The now…
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El Paso fire crews continue hotspot suppression operations at Recycling Plant fire
UPDATE: (5:30 P.M.) — After 25 hours of battling the blaze, the El Paso Department has now terminated the incident and are preparing to return to…
Continue Reading Alpacas test positive for H5N1 bird flu for the first time
Originally Published: 28 MAY 24 16:10 ET By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Highly pathogenic avian influenza, sometimes called bird flu, has been…
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The deadly consequences of leaving people or pets inside vehicles on scorching days
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In scorching temperatures, the inside of a vehicle can become a death trap for vulnerable groups like the elderly, children,…
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Melinda French Gates steps down from Foundation, offers grants for mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Melinda French Gates, the ex-wife of programmer Bill Gates, has announced her resignation from the Bill & Melinda Gates…
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Water safety tips to follow if you visit local water parks this summer
EL PASO (Texas) — With hotter temperatures expected to hit our area soon, local water parks started to operate early this month. Wet ‘N’ Wild…
Continue Reading Can you rewire your brain for happiness? Dr. Sanjay Gupta weighs in
CNN By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN (CNN) — Happiness is an idea that has been woven into the fabric of humanity, going back to ancient civilizations.…
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Are Borderland residents substituting alcohol for marijuana? New studies show daily marijuana users outnumber daily alcohol users in the United States
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — A new study says daily marijuana users in the United States now outnumber the daily number of alcohol users, a…
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ABC-7 at 4: High Blood Pressure Awareness
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-High blood pressure—or hypertension—is a significant risk factor for heart disease.  High blood pressure—or…
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City of El Paso marks National Heat Awareness Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is reminding everyone to protect themselves and their loved ones on National Heat Awareness Day. The El…
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‘Grandparents Social Club’ offers mental health support for grandparents raising children
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Raising children is a full time job, and can be mentally taxing for young parents — let alone people who may have retired…
Continue Reading City of El Paso’s Public Health Department earns award
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s Public Health Department HIV and STD division has been awarded the Best Organization Serving El…
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$17 million in grants now available to rural Texas hospitals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is awarding $17 million in grants to hospitals serving rural communities, including in the…
Continue Reading New study finds fish oil supplements may cause strokes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– For years people have been told fish oil supplements have many benefits, but now in a recent study released by CNN doctors…
Continue Reading Fish oil supplements may raise risk of stroke, heart issues, study suggests
Originally Published: 22 MAY 24 05:30 ET Updated: 22 MAY 24 07:32 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better:…
Continue Reading Cannabis poisonings among older adults have tripled, study finds
Originally Published: 20 MAY 24 12:40 ET Updated: 20 MAY 24 16:26 ET By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — One may think young people are the main…
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University of New Mexico to build reproductive health care clinic offering abortion services in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The University of New Mexico Board of Regents voted 6 to 1 last week to acquire land in Las Cruces to build a new…
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