Borderland veterans can benefit from expanded healthcare access from Veterans Affairs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — — Starting Jan. 17, Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any Veterans Affairs or non-VA healthcare…
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High egg prices may tempt you to start your own backyard flock, but chickens carry some health risks
By Jen Christensen, CNN With egg prices rising, more people may be shopping for their own backyard chicken flock. But before you build a coop and…
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Understanding people who have dementia with the dementia experience
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory that interferes with daily life. It is important to…
Continue Reading ER on the field: An inside look at how NFL medical teams prepare for a game day emergency
By Nadia Kounang and Amanda Sealy, CNN When Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin dropped to the ground from a cardiac arrest earlier this month, help…
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A new study shows those who stay well-hydrated live longer overall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Regular physical activity and healthy diets are essential for healthy aging. However, the body’s basic need for water is…
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Local El Paso bakery impacted by nationwide egg shortage
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Consumers and businesses are seeing an increase in egg prices and a shortage at grocery stores. Some local bakeries are now…
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The Monty Python “silly walk” study shows it’s good exercise for people
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Studies have shown that regular walking and running can help prevent obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke,…
Continue Reading How to know when it’s time to walk away from a sibling
By Kristen Rogers, CNN As Prince Harry’s accounts of a troubled relationship with his brother, Prince William, in his new memoir…
Continue Reading FDA vaccine advisers ‘disappointed’ and ‘angry’ that early data about new Covid-19 booster shot wasn’t presented for review last year
By Elizabeth Cohen and Naomi Thomas, CNN Some vaccine advisers to the federal government say they’re “disappointed” and…
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CDC study finds that long covid can be deadly
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Those who are infected with COVID-19 can experience long-term symptoms called long covid. The CDC’s new report is the…
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Senator Ben Ray Lujan to highlight mental health investments with Las Cruces Fire Department
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) will meet with the Las Cruces Fire Department to discuss and celebrate new spending…
Continue Reading Report: Young teens are stumbling across porn. Here’s how they are finding it
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Families waiting to talk about pornography until their children are teenagers should move up that schedule, according to a…
Continue Reading Updated obesity treatment guidelines for children and teens include medications, surgery for some young people
By Jamie Gumbrecht and Jacqueline Howard, CNN Updated American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for treatment of obesity urge prompt use of behavior…
Continue Reading Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab receives accelerated approval amid safety concerns
By Jacqueline Howard and Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval Friday for the Alzheimer’s…
Continue Reading What are cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure?
By Susan Scutti and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Heart disease is a leading killer around the world and the top cause of death in the United States. It…
Continue Reading One thing you need in your kitchen to make cooking so much easier
By Casey Barber, CNN Before there were Crock-Pots and Instant Pots, slow cookers and air fryers, there was the Dutch oven. A multipurpose pot that…
Continue Reading Here’s how to eat to live longer, new study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You can reduce your risk of an early death for any reason by nearly 20%, just by eating more foods from your choice of four…
Continue Reading What are cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure?
By Susan Scutti and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Heart disease is a leading killer around the world and the top cause of death in the United States. It…
Continue Reading What are cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure?
By Susan Scutti and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Heart disease is a leading killer around the world and the top cause of death in the United States. It…
Continue Reading A double cancer diagnosis like Navratilova’s isn’t as rare as you might think
By Carma Hassan, CNN Tennis superstar Martina Navratilova is starting treatment for stage I throat cancer and breast cancer this month, according to…
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The risks of E-cigarettes for today’s youth
EL PASO, Texas – The FDA and CDC released federal data from the 2022 National Youth Tobacco Survey. The study shows that in 2022, more than 1 in 10…
Continue Reading Hydration can significantly impact your physical health, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN You may know that being adequately hydrated is important for day-to-day bodily functions such as regulating temperature and…
Continue Reading Extend your life with these New Year’s resolutions
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Looking for New Year’s resolutions that can extend your life? Master these three science-based healthy habits during…
Continue Reading Myths and facts about treating a hangover
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Are you celebrating the first day of 2023 with a hangover? If so, you might be looking for a method to ease your misery. There…
Continue Reading How one mom headed off a drug shortage
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Early this year, even before the national shortage of infant formula or a demand-driven shortfall of pain medications for…
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UMC welcomes new ‘game-changing’ technology
EL PASO, Texas — University Medical Center of El Paso has a new portable MRI device. It travels to the patient’s room, so they no longer need to…
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US to require travelers from China to show negative Covid-19 test result before flight
(CNN) — The United States will require all travelers from China to show a negative Covid-19 test result before flying to the country as Beijing’s…
Continue Reading The TikTok wellness trends we should and shouldn’t take into 2023, according to experts
By Kristen Rogers, Sandee LaMotte and Megan Marples, CNN TikTok can be great for many things, such as recipes, style inspiration, cat videos or…
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Doctors urging patients to schedule surgeries as soon as possible as their end-of-year schedules fill up
EL PASO, Texas — Doctors are seeing their end-of-year schedules fill up earlier as more people try to get the most out of high-deductible plans, and…
Continue Reading All around the world, women are better empathizers than men, study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN No matter where they live in the world, no matter what their cultural or family influences: In general, women are better at…
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