Health Archives

Study presents unexpected — and complicated — findings on link between alcohol and dementia

February 6, 2023 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Keeping alcohol consumption to one or two drinks a day lessened the odds of developing dementia, according to a study of…

Be Mindful: Mental health experts weigh in on accessibility of mental health services in El Paso

February 3, 2023 11:25 AM Leloba Seitshiro

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– — ABC-7 is speaking with mental health experts in El Paso county, about the affordability of services. Since our series ‘Be…

Frostbite can strike quickly. Here’s what you need to know

February 3, 2023 1:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN It’s COLD. We’re talking dangerous cold. Cold that might rob you of the tips of your nose, ears, chin, fingers or…

Pathological lying could finally be getting attention as a mental disorder

February 3, 2023 5:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN When Timothy Levine set out to write a book about deception in 2016, he wanted to include a chapter on one of its most extreme…

February is American Heart Month

February 3, 2023 4:46 AM Michael Courier

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United…

ABC-7 launches Be Mindful. campaign in the Borderland

February 1, 2023 10:16 PM Erik Elken

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7’s Be Mindful. multi-platform initiative seeks to strengthen the Borderland’s mental health system by…

Be Mindful: ABC-7 probing access to medical care for El Paso veterans in ‘Be Mindful’ segment

February 2, 2023 5:32 PM Leloba Seitshiro

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — — ABC-7 is looking into the ease and access to medical care for the region’s military veterans. It’s a journey we started…

FDA advisers vote in favor of making opioid overdose antidote available over the counter

February 2, 2023 4:42 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN If the US Food and Drug Administration gives the go-ahead, a nasal spray version of the opioid overdose antidote Narcan may…

Runners prepare for upcoming El Paso Marathon

February 2, 2023 4:03 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Marathon is just around the corner, and runners are getting ready for the big day. ABC-7 sports director, Adrian Ochoa…

How many times can you wear pajamas, jeans and other clothes without washing them? Experts weigh in

February 2, 2023 2:58 PM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN The number of times it’s appropriate to wear clothing items without washing them often seems based more on folklore or a…

Paging Dr. AI? What ChatGPT and artificial intelligence could mean for the future of medicine

February 2, 2023 10:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Without cracking a single textbook, without spending a day in medical school, the co-author of a preprint study correctly…

Risky behaviors when trying to be healthy

February 2, 2023 4:21 AM Michael Courier

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many are renewing their efforts to get as healthy as they can this year. However, in the process of incorporating healthy…

Survey finds widespread confusion around medication abortion in post-Roe US

February 1, 2023 4:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Nearly half of adults in the United States — including 2 out of 5 women of childbearing age — are unsure…

Long-term exposure to air pollution may raise risk of depression later in life, study says

February 1, 2023 3:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Exposure to air pollution may be tied to the risk of developing depression later in life, a large new study finds. Scientists…

Ultraprocessed foods linked to ovarian and other cancer deaths, study finds

January 31, 2023 3:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Eating more ultraprocessed foods raises the risk of developing and dying from cancer, especially ovarian cancer, according to…

Dry January comes to an end as Sober February is around the corner

January 31, 2023 4:17 AM Michael Courier

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Beyond Dry January, you did the month alcohol-free so far, and soon you get to have that drink. Right? Well, most who…

Covid-19 ‘baby bump’ brought an increased US fertility rate in 2021 — but also record high preterm births

January 30, 2023 10:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The number of babies born each year in the United States has been steadily dropping since the Great Recession of 2008. When…

Biden intends to end Covid-19 and public health emergencies on May 11

January 30, 2023 6:08 PM Kerry Mannix

Originally Published: 30 JAN 23 18:11 ETUpdated: 30 JAN 23 19:22 ETBy Phil Mattingly, Jeremy Diamond and Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN)…

Your child’s academic success may start with their screen time as infants, study says

January 30, 2023 4:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Letting infants watch tablets and TV may be impairing their academic achievement and emotional well-being later on,…

To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits

January 30, 2023 1:50 PM Kerry Mannix

Originally Published: 27 JAN 23 07:46 ETUpdated: 30 JAN 23 15:43 ETBy Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Video of the violent…

Children lost about 35% of a normal school year’s worth of learning during the pandemic, study suggests

January 30, 2023 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new paper adds to the mounting evidence that school-age children across the globe experienced significant setbacks in…

WHO says Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, but pandemic is at a ‘transition point’

January 30, 2023 4:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but it acknowledged the…

CDC recognizes January as National Birth Defect awareness month

January 30, 2023 4:39 AM Michael Courier

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — About 1 in 33 babies in the U.S. is born with a birth defect each year, according to the CDC. Birth defects are structural…

I’m a parent with an active social media brand: Here’s what you need to check on your child’s social media right now

January 29, 2023 9:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Erin Hahn, CNN If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram, you’ll know I wear a lot of hats: romance author, parent of funny tweenagers,…

How to use a single dumbbell for a total-body workout

January 27, 2023 11:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Dana Santas, CNN When you think about working out with dumbbells, you probably picture using a set of two, one in each hand. There are many…

Complications during pregnancy linked to a higher risk of heart disease, study finds

January 27, 2023 9:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN Five major pregnancy complications are strong lifelong risk factors for ischemic heart disease, a new study finds, with the…

To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits

January 27, 2023 5:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, which officials have said they’ll release Friday, is expected to be…

To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits

January 27, 2023 5:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, which officials have said they’ll release Friday, is expected to be…

To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits

January 27, 2023 5:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, which officials released Friday, will be difficult to watch — but it may…

To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits

January 27, 2023 5:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, which officials released Friday, will be difficult to watch — but it may…