Blood banks phase out collecting convalescent plasma, but fear a US blood shortage
In the early months of the pandemic, blood donation centers around the country rushed to collect convalescent plasma as it was seen as a potential…
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El Pasoans encouraged to dispose of unused medicine on National Drug Take Back Day
EL PASO, Texas — The Drug Enforcement Administration held its 20th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to encourage people to bring back…
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1 new El Paso virus death reported as emergency alert goes out about vaccination effort
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials reported one new Covid-19 death on Saturday, a man in his 60s, bringing the total number of…
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Infertility awareness: Here’s what to do after a diagnosis
When my husband and I realized that we weren’t going to get pregnant the old-fashioned way, we initially talked to my obstetrician and later…
Continue Reading The DEA wants your unused prescription drugs
If you have unwanted prescription drugs sitting in your medicine cabinet, the Drug Enforcement Administration will be happy to help out. The federal…
Continue Reading Vaccine hesitancy among Republicans emerges as Biden’s next big challenge
As the pace of daily vaccinations slides in the US, the Biden administration is directing fresh urgency to one of the biggest political challenges it…
Continue Reading There may be more vaccines than people who want them by mid-May. Here’s why that’s a big problem.
By mid-May, the US will likely be coming up against a significant obstacle in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic — more doses of the…
Continue Reading CDC recommends that pregnant people get a Covid-19 vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that pregnant people get a Covid-19 vaccine, Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Friday.…
Continue Reading CDC, FDA lift pause on using J&J’s coronavirus vaccine, add safety warning
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration lifted their recommended pause on use of Johnson &…
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‘Stay at Home, Super Closure’ order in Juarez for weekend due to 3rd wave of virus infections
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The state of Chihuahua is implementing a ‘Stay at Home’ order for the weekend in light of the rising infections of…
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CDC, FDA lift pause on J&J virus vaccine with warning of risks
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration on Friday lifted a pause on the use of the…
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Las Cruces nurse couple says vaccine protected them after their 4 kids caught Covid at school
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Two Las Cruces nurses credit the Pfizer vaccine with protecting them from the coronavirus after all four of their children…
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El Paso mayor, county judge say vaccine demand reducing while supply increases
EL PASO, Texas — At a news conference Friday, Mayor Oscar Leeser and County Judge Ricardo Samaniego said El Paso is starting to see a decline in…
Continue Reading CDC advisers recommend resuming use of J&J’s coronavirus vaccine; FDA to add blood clot warning
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Friday to recommend resuming use of the vaccine. An updated warning will…
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CDC panel recommends resuming use of J&J vaccine, says benefits outweigh risks
WASHINGTON, DC — A U.S. health panel says it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood…
Continue Reading U.S. has more than 9 million Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses ready to go once pause is lifted
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. has more than 9 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine ready to be administered now that…
Continue Reading Chernobyl radiation effects have not been passed on to next generation, study finds
Parents who were exposed to radiation from the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear reactor disaster did not pass genetic changes caused by radiation exposure on…
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Latest New Mexico health order allows churches at 100% capacity
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The state of New Mexico issued a new public health order Friday which allows houses of worship to operate at 100% capacity,…
Continue Reading CDC vaccine advisers to hear about new blood clot cases linked with J&J coronavirus vaccine
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are scheduled to meet Friday to discuss how to move forward with the paused…
Continue Reading Infertility and my path to surrogacy
I’ll never forget the look on my fertility doctor’s face, her eyes saddening as she gently turned toward my husband and me, looking away…
Continue Reading ‘You’re just gambling with your life’: DEA urges public to drop off unused medication Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Drug Enforcement Administration is asking for the public’s help in preventing opioid overdoses. The DEA is hosting…
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Nearly 60% of eligible El Pasoans partially vaccinated; 1 new death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced one new coronavirus-related deaths and 81 new cases Friday morning. El…
Continue Reading New study shows why vaccinating everybody against Covid-19 is essential
Although there’s a growing sense that normalcy is within reach after the devastating Covid-19 pandemic, experts are continuing to push for more…
Continue Reading What everyone gets wrong about cholesterol in food
Many people worry about cholesterol, and with good reason. More than a third of Americans have high cholesterol, putting them at greater risk of…
Continue Reading US has the opportunity to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic but a major challenge lies ahead, expert says
On the road toward a return to normalcy, the rapidly climbing number of Covid-19 vaccinations is good news. But a major challenge may lie ahead, a…
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El Paso Woman takes to Tik Tok to spark up a conversation around mental health
EL PASO, Texas– Everyday millions of users log on to Tik Tok to upload short form videos, ranging from dance moves to comedy. One El Paso woman is…
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Army commander says vaccinating Fort Bliss is #1 priority
FORT BLISS, Texas — U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Sean Bernabe, the Fort Bliss commander, told a virtual town hall Thursday evening that “our number one…
Continue Reading Texas woman hospitalized with blood clots after J&J vaccine
AUSTIN, Texas — Federal health officials have informed state officials that a Texas woman has been hospitalized with possible blood clots…
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UMC opens online registration for 20,000 virus vaccinations
EL PASO, Texas– University Medical Center of El Paso has opened its online registration at 6 p.m. Thursday to accommodate up to 20,000…
Continue Reading Hygiene theater, mask theater, climate theater
Americans have spent more than a year without live access to the performing arts, so maybe we can all be forgiven for engaging in a bit of theater.…
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