Why is the plague still a thing in 2020? And are you at risk of getting it?
Plague, one of the deadliest bacterial infections in human history, caused an estimated 50 million deaths in Europe during the Middle Ages when it…
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6 new virus deaths in El Paso; 5th day of weeks-old cases reported
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The coronavirus death toll now stands at 372 in El Paso County. The Department of Public Health reported six new…
Continue Reading Honey may be better at treating coughs and colds than over-the-counter medicines
Honey may be a better treatment for coughs and colds than over-the-counter medicines, a new study has found. Researchers said honey was more…
Continue Reading High blood pressure in pregnancy linked with ‘more bothersome’ hot flashes during menopause
High blood pressure or hypertension during pregnancy appears to be associated with having “more bothersome” menopausal symptoms —…
Continue Reading Improve your balance: A 5-minute home workout for stability and focus
Feeling off-kilter with so many unknowns in the world today? In Part I of this weekly series, we prepared ourselves for a peaceful night’s rest…
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MIT researchers created a reusable face mask that works like an N95 respirator
Nurses and doctors have gone to creative extremes to reuse the same masks, gloves and scrubs they need to treat contagious coronavirus patients. But…
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Texas tops 550,000 virus cases as demand for testing drops statewide & in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Texas reported more than 200 additional coronavirus deaths Tuesday as the the total number of infections surpassed 550,000…
Continue Reading A woman’s reproductive tract can weed out unwanted sperm after sex, studies find
On your mark. Get set. Go! In the race for conception, most of us have been taught it’s the strength and swiftness of the wiggling ejaculate…
Continue Reading Faster test results and ‘robust’ immune response may offer hope of curbing the pandemic, experts say
Faster tests combined with a “robust” immune response against Covid-19 could soon mean a slower spread, researchers said. Tests have been…
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4th virus death reported at infected Las Cruces nursing home as New Mexico deaths total 723
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces nursing home resident was among five new coronavirus deaths reported by state health officials on Tuesday as…
Continue Reading High BPA levels linked to 49% greater risk of death within 10 years, study says
Look into your pantry — have you packed it with canned foods since the start of the pandemic? Or are you a receipt hoarder — who keeps…
Continue Reading Getting vaccinated for the flu this year is particularly important, WHO officials say
Getting the flu vaccine this year is important, experts at the World Health Organization said during a news briefing in Geneva on Tuesday. It appears…
Continue Reading First Covid-19 vaccine trial moving at a good clip, but officials still “very concerned”
The first coronavirus vaccine trial in the US is moving along at a good clip, but needs more minorities to enroll if it is to succeed, officials tell…
Continue Reading Outdoor classes are safer. How can teachers make it happen?
When students return to Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this month, they’ll find a campus transformed by Covid-19. Masks are…
Continue Reading 5 new virus deaths in El Paso; more delayed testing results announced
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Public Health officials announced five new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. The death toll now stands at…
Continue Reading You’re feeling all the feelings. Here is how to feel them
Whether you’re working from home or on the front lines, the pandemic has drastically affected almost everyone. And with sudden change can come…
Continue Reading Sour beer: The chemistry behind this wondrously complex craft brew
Next time you pour back a sour beer, you might like to know that tart and tangy goodness is the result of an immensely complex set of microbial…
Continue Reading Your smartphone may be able to tell you when you’re drunk
It isn’t always easy to know when you’ve had one alcoholic drink too many, but your smartphone be able to help — by measuring…
Continue Reading White House focus on oleandrin treatment for coronavirus would be ‘nonsense,’ experts say
Is the White House about to promote a new, unproven and sketchy coronavirus treatment? Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow and an enthusiastic Trump…
Continue Reading Immunity studies provide a ‘a bit of blue sky’ about protection from Covid-19, experts say
A recent batch of studies, many early stage and not yet peer reviewed, show that humans have a “robust” immune response to Covid-19 that…
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El Paso’s top doctor warns return to school classrooms will trigger new virus risk for families
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s top medical expert voiced concerns on Monday about a possible new source of Covid-19 cases. Appearing before City…
Continue Reading Birx says she wishes US lockdown had resembled the one in Italy
Looking back to the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, the White House coronavirus task force coordinator said Monday she wished the United…
Continue Reading Birx says data collected from hospitals during coronavirus pandemic has been “extraordinarily important”
White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx said Monday that the coronavirus data collected from hospitals has been…
Continue Reading Researchers hope this old-fashioned treatment will work for coronavirus
Plasma Technologies LLC has signed a defense contract worth $750,000 to develop scaled-up Covid-19 convalescent plasma technologies, according to an…
Continue Reading Texas becomes 4th state to surpass 10,000 virus deaths
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas surpassed 10,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths Monday as the lingering toll of a massive summer outbreak continues, and…
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Otero County has 1 of New Mexico’s 4 new virus deaths, but daily cases continue to drop
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Monday reported 95 new confirmed Covid-19 cases and four additional deaths, one…
Continue Reading Biking your way to better health: How to reboot your workout routine
If you’ve been following along, we’re well into the reboot of your workout routine. If you’re just joining now, take a moment to…
Continue Reading Study finds racial and ethnic disparities in Covid-19 hospitalizations
Black, Latino and American Indian and Alaskan Native people were disproportionately hospitalized for Covid-19, according to a new analysis of 12…
Continue Reading 3 new virus deaths in El Paso; weeks-old cases reported again
EL PASO, Texas – Public health officials reported Monday morning that Covid-19 had killed another three people in El Paso. The county’s new death…
Continue Reading Butting heads with your child’s grandparents? Here’s how to make peace
Raising children can feel like a game of whack-a-mole, dashing catastrophes left and right while trying to figure out if Bach or memory games would…
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