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Smoking drugs now linked to more overdose deaths than injecting drugs, report finds
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The percentage of overdose deaths linked to smoking drugs rose sharply in recent years, overtaking…
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Family of man named in LCPD officer death grieves, asks for forgiveness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The family of the man Las Cruces police say stabbed an officer, killing him, are extending condolences to that officer’s…
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Rare case of human plague identified in Oregon, likely spread by pet cat, health officials say
Originally Published: 13 FEB 24 11:13 ET By Jacqueline Howard and Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — A person in Deschutes County, Oregon, has been…
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Washington Post: CDC to ease Covid-19 isolation guidance
CNN By Jamie Gumbrecht and Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to shift its Covid-19…
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Cheese, yogurt and dairy recall: Here’s a list of items linked to Listeria outbreak
Originally Published: 12 FEB 24 13:43 ET By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — Multiple large retailers, including Costco and Trader Joe’s, have…
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Millions of people have long Covid, including children and pregnant people, studies show
Originally Published: 12 FEB 24 17:55 ET Updated: 12 FEB 24 18:18 ET By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Millions of people deal with Covid-19…
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Health officials urge residents to get flu vaccine as peak season approaches
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Borderland doctors are encouraging residents to get their flu vaccines, warning of a potential uptick in cases soon.…
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How to fight dementia, according to neurologists
CNN By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — When my mother was in her 80s, her daily call to her older brother always started with the same question:…
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Medication abortion via telehealth is just as safe and effective as with a clinic visit, study shows
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Research has long found that medication abortion is safe and effective, but a new study shows that to be…
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Senate panel grills pharmaceutical CEOs on drug prices: ‘You bear a measure of responsibility’
CNN, POOL, KSL By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — US senators and pharmaceutical CEOs faced off in a hearing Thursday about why prescription…
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New ways of thinking about body image and health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today’s society is often fixated on idealized body standards and many find themselves struggling with negative body image.…
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5 things to know for Feb. 6: Presidential race, Immigration, Royal family, Gaza, Space tourism.
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Phone companies are shifting away from copper landlines in a sweeping move that will most likely impact…
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King Charles III has cancer, Buckingham Palace announces
By Emily Shapiro February 5, 2024, 11:04 AM King Charles III, 75, has cancer, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday. “During The King’s recent…
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Weight gain in children and adults linked to 100% fruit juice, study says
Originally Published: 16 JAN 24 11:00 ET Updated: 16 JAN 24 20:30 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better:…
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Preterm birth rate in the US is rising, study finds, but the reasons are a mystery
Originally Published: 02 FEB 24 06:49 ET Updated: 02 FEB 24 15:29 ET By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The rate of preterm births in the United…
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Breast Cancer Warrior’s Journey: A Triumph of Early Detection and Community Support
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gloria Sanchez, a breast cancer survivor, attributes her triumph to life-saving preventive programs at Texas Tech University…
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5 key life skills you can learn from Martha Stewart
WCHS, CNN By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — For millions of people over many decades, Martha Stewart has been the go-to in learning how to…
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Some tianeptine products recalled as CDC links drug to ‘cluster of severe illness’
Originally Published: 01 FEB 24 15:51 ET By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is linking a “cluster…
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Austin apologizes for mishandling communication around his cancer treatment
CNN By Oren Liebermann and Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday admitted he mishandled communication around…
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Medicare drug price negotiations start after Biden administration makes initial offers
Originally Published: 01 FEB 24 05:00 ET Updated: 01 FEB 24 06:06 ET By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Let the negotiating begin! The Biden administration…
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FDA warns of copycat eye drops that may be contaminated and ineffective
Originally Published: 31 JAN 24 17:01 ET By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning against…
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Elmo asked people online how they were doing. He got an earful
CNN By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — Generally, when someone asks “How are you doing,” you don’t actually tell them how you’re doing.…
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Doña Ana County Crisis Triage Center closes its doors, leaving patients with few options
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Crisis Triage Center is closing after just two and a half years. Officials said the closure is…
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5 things to know for Jan. 31: Trump fraud trial, Border politics, Social media, Abortion rights, Brain chips
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Rent is unaffordable for over half of US tenants following years of surging prices. However, many analysts…
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More people need transplants than there are organ donors. Pigs might be a solution
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Last summer, after more than a decade of illness, Lawrence Faucette and his wife, Ann, faced the hard…
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More people need transplants than there are organ donors. Pigs might be a solution
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Last summer, after more than a decade of illness, Lawrence Faucette and his wife, Ann, faced the hard…
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Unveiling Heart Health Wisdom: Insights and Guidance from Cardiovascular Specialist Dr. Teleb
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dr. Teleb emphasizes preventive measures for heart health, underscoring the significance of maintaining a low-fat,…
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Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine students get hands-on experience with Victoria birthing mannequins
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — OBGYN students at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine in Las Cruces were given unique, real-life experience on…
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What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate and how is it treated?
By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer King Charles III is in a hospital to undergo a procedure for an enlarged prostate — an extremely common…
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