What we can learn from Ben Affleck’s comments about his marriage and addiction
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN For as much controversy as actor Ben Affleck stirred when talking about his marriage and addiction, he also shined a light…
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What we can learn from Ben Affleck’s comments about his marriage and addiction
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN For as much controversy as actor Ben Affleck stirred when talking about his marriage and addiction, he also shined a light…
Continue Reading It’s not clear yet if Omicron is a milder variant. But its rapid spread is certain to overwhelm hospitals, experts say
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The research is still early on the virulence of the Omicron coronavirus variant — but what’s abundantly clear,…
Continue Reading For the second Christmas in a row, hospital workers will face the trauma of Covid-19 patient deaths
By Travis Caldwell, Sara Sidner, Stephanie Becker and Dan Przygoda, CNN For the second year in a row, weary doctors and nurses on the front lines of…
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El Paso County officials prepare for Covid-19 Christmas surge
EL PASO, Texas — With the Christmas holiday only days away El Paso County officials are preparing for a possible COVID-19 surge. County Judge…
Continue Reading Appeals court allows Biden vaccine mandate for private employers to take effect
CINCINNATI, Ohio — A federal appeals court panel has ruled that President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger private employers can take…
Continue Reading What you should know about taking an at-home Covid-19 test
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you need to know whether you have coronavirus but don’t want to deal with appointment scheduling and clinic wait…
Continue Reading Can you use an expired at-home Covid-19 test?
By Dejania Oliver, CNN Rapid antigen Covid-19 tests, better known as home tests, have become more common in households across the country as supplies…
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Covid-19 infusions now available in El Paso without a doctor’s referral
EL PASO, Texas — COVID-19 patients can now get an infusion treatment without having to go through a doctor. Patients will still need to meet certain…
Continue Reading Pfizer’s child-sized vaccine fails to produce expected immunity in younger kids; company adds third dose to trials
By Maggie Fox and Virginia Langmaid, CNN Vaccine maker Pfizer said Friday that trials of its vaccine in children ages 2 to 5 show it did not provide…
Continue Reading Pfizer tests extra COVID shot for kids under 5 in setback
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer Pfizer is testing an extra dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for babies and preschoolers after preliminary research…
Continue Reading ‘Test-to-stay’ works to keep students in school safely, CDC director says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN New evidence shows that a practice known as test-to-stay works to keep children in classrooms safely, even if they’ve…
Continue Reading Going somewhere? Here’s how to test yourself for Covid-19 before you do
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you need to know whether you have coronavirus but don’t want to deal with appointment scheduling and clinic wait…
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CDC endorses schools’ coronavirus ‘test-to-stay’ policies
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials are endorsing “test-to-stay” policies that allow close contacts of…
Continue Reading New York state sees record daily high of new Covid-19 cases
By Travis Caldwell and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN New York state reported that Thursday had the highest single day count of new Covid-19 cases with…
Continue Reading New York state sees record daily high of new Covid-19 cases
By Travis Caldwell, Artemis Moshtaghian and Maggie Fox, CNN New York state reported that Thursday had the highest single day count of new Covid-19…
Continue Reading What can the world learn from countries where Omicron is surging?
By Laura Smith-Spark, CNN South Africa, the United Kingdom and Denmark are three of the countries where the Omicron variant is now surging, less than…
Continue Reading What is medication abortion?
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration relaxed certain federal regulations Thursday on medication abortion, a two-medication…
Continue Reading What is medication abortion?
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration relaxed certain federal regulations Thursday on medication abortion, a two-medication…
Continue Reading CDC recommends Pfizer, Moderna vaccines over J&J’s
By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its recommendations for Covid-19 vaccines Thursday to make clear that…
Continue Reading CDC recommends Pfizer, Moderna vaccines over J&J’s
By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its recommendations for Covid-19 vaccines Thursday to make clear that…
Continue Reading Finding a Covid-19 test is a struggle right now in the US as Omicron and holiday plans collide
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN With coronavirus cases surging once again, frustrated Americans are struggling to get tested days before Christmas as long…
Continue Reading Covid-19 is raging across the US, with a surge in cases and hospitalizations causing new disruptions
By Dakin Andone, CNN Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations are rising once again, prompting a new wave of cancellations and disruptions as the…
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‘Mentally, it’s rough’: El Paso woman struggling with ‘long Covid’ more than 1 year after contracting virus
EL PASO, Texas — While many typically recover from Covid-19 there’s also a number of people who are still experiencing symptoms, more than four…
Continue Reading Loosen up stiff winter posture with these 5 stretches
By Stephanie Mansour, CNN For many of us, the cold winter weather is something to dread. Winter means more layers, trying to stay warm when outside,…
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‘Cancer Be Glammed’ co-founder shares holiday fashion tips for cancer warriors
EL PASO, Texas — Trying to celebrate the holidays can be difficult for cancer patients. Lisa Lurie, “Cancer Be Glammed” co-founder and cancer…
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El Paso Airport joins global program that aids travelers with ‘hidden disabilities’
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso International Airport joins airports across the world participating in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Network. “This…
Continue Reading Flu and Covid-19 cases rising in much of the US
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN US health officials are bracing for a trio of public health concerns this winter: more infections from the Omicron variant…
Continue Reading Flu and Covid-19 cases rising in much of the US
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN US health officials are bracing for a trio of public health concerns this winter: more infections from the Omicron variant…
Continue Reading We really did buy more alcohol during the early pandemic, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The great Covid-19 lockdown of March to June 2020 created more than a run on toilet paper, masks and hand sanitizers. A new…
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