El Paso fifth grader wishes for a new kidney this Christmas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Most children ask for presents under the tree and over-stuffed stockings with holiday goodies. And while some…
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ABC-7 at 4: Bringing awareness to Alzheimer’s disease
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — In a recent study, El Paso ranked 10th in the country for those 65+ living with Alzheimer’s disease. Bringing awareness to…
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Biden administration to send free COVID tests to schools nationwide this winter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In another effort to get Americans to test for COVID-19 this winter, the Biden administration announced it would…
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TTUHSC honors cancer warriors, raises $67,750 for hundreds of life-saving screenings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Gloria Sanchez was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer following a screening in January 2022. She was one of…
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The Air Force is expanding a review of cancers for service members who worked with nuclear missiles
By TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force is expanding its study of whether service members who worked with nuclear missiles…
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OxyContin maker’s bankruptcy deal goes before the Supreme Court, with billions of dollars at stake
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday is hearing arguments over a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would…
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Some Gadsden ISD campuses transition to remote learning as Sunland Park, Santa Teresa residents continue to see water quality issues
Update: The Gadsden Independent School District announced Saturday that some of its campuses will transition to remote learning due to the water…
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26 kids were buried alive in California. A new CNN Film shows how one plotted their escape – and what happened years later
CNN By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — In 1976, gunmen stormed a school bus carrying 26 children – ages 5 to 14 – and their bus driver in…
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The dangers of winter coats and car seats; how to keep your children safe
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — To protect our little ones when it’s cold out, we bundle them up, but winter coats and car seats can be a dangerous…
Continue Reading One identical twin went vegan while the other didn’t. See what happened
Originally Published: 30 NOV 23 11:00 ET Updated: 30 NOV 23 19:12 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better:…
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Department of Public Health hosting World Diabetes Health Event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Department of Public Health invites the community to their World Diabetes Health event on Thursday,…
Continue Reading Friday, December 1 is World AIDS Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, December 1 is World AIDS Day, and the theme this year is “Let Communities Lead,” a call to action for cities and…
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The history of dog food and nutrition, from hunting to the raw food movement
Ollie looked at news articles, research journals, and historical sources to outline the major milestones in the history of dog food and…
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Black people spend longer in the hospital after giving birth. Here's why
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine data from the Department of Health and Human Services to see which states have the most…
Continue Reading Walking could lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, and your speed may affect how much, study finds
Originally Published: 28 NOV 23 18:31 ET Updated: 28 NOV 23 23:08 ET By Kristen Rogers, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But…
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Texas women who could not get abortions despite health risks take challenge to state’s Supreme Court
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday scrutinized efforts to clarify exceptions to the…
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Trump says he will renew efforts to replace ‘Obamacare’ if he wins a second term
By JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump threatened over the weekend to reopen the…
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Movemeber: A multilateral mission to support men’s mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Have you seen more moustaches on men this month? If you have — you may have met someone supporting men’s mental health as…
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Mind and Body: Horizon gym offers free Saturday classes focused on mental and physical health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several studies have shown that mental health and exercise are intertwined, and for one gym in Horizon City — each Saturday…
Continue Reading An Alabama mom is pregnant in each of her two uteruses in an extremely rare case of twins
CNN By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Kelsey Hatcher’s fourth pregnancy started like most others: with a missed period. From there, a home…
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New respiratory illness spreading among dogs, El Paso vet weighs in
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Researchers and veterinarians are trying to figure out the source of a mysterious illness affecting dogs in a several…
Continue Reading Childhood cancer mortality has fallen significantly in the US, but disparities have emerged, CDC report shows
Originally Published: 16 NOV 23 17:20 ET Updated: 17 NOV 23 11:42 ET By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The death rate for cancer among children in…
Continue Reading The FDA is screening US cinnamon imports after more kids are sickened by lead-tainted applesauce
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is screening imports of cinnamon from multiple countries for toxic lead. It…
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El Paso Children’s Hospital receives $250,000 in Donations from the Marcus family
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Marcus Family, an El Paso Family who are local entrepreneurs and community leaders, made a $250,000 donation to the El…
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Providence celebrates new NICU facility’s first preemie patient, Peyton
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Her name is Peyton Walsh, but at the new Providence Children’s Hospital Level IV NICU, she is lovingly referred to as “Baby…
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More women join lawsuit challenging Texas’ abortion laws
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Nov. 14, 2023 “More women join lawsuit challenging Texas’ abortion laws” was first published by The Texas…
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Some El Paso hospitals see increase in RSV cases; new treatment arrives in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the winter months near, area hospitals prepare for an increase of cases caused by Respiratory syncytial virus, more…
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Immunize El Paso urges the community to get vaccinated before the holiday season
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The countdown to Thanksgiving has begun, however prioritizing your health should be the top priority this season. Before making…
Continue Reading More than 1 in 6 US adults and adolescents had a substance use disorder in 2022, federal survey finds
Originally Published: 13 NOV 23 16:52 ET By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 49 million people in the US ages 12 and older – more than…
Continue Reading Jill Biden will lead new initiative to boost federal government research into women’s health
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says Jill Biden will be in charge of a new initiative to boost federal…
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