Health Archives

Coronavirus death toll tops 1,800 as 780 million remain on lockdown in China

February 17, 2020 8:59 PM CNN

The death toll from the novel coronavirus has reached 1,873, as almost half of China’s 1.3 billion-strong population remain subject to varying…

Nebraska’s specialized medical care has handled Ebola. Now it’s taking on the novel coronavirus

February 17, 2020 8:45 PM CNN

Nebraska’s state slogan “Honestly, it’s not for everyone,” should have an asterisk, because everyone with even the trickiest…

El Pasoans see vacation cruise plans ruined by coronavirus concerns

February 17, 2020 6:33 PM Michael Gordon

EL PASO, Texas — Some El Pasoans have seen their long-awaited vacations on cruise ships cancelled due to growing coronavirus concerns. At least a…

Americans evacuated from a quarantined cruise ship get stuck on buses with no bathrooms and fly 10 hours in cargo planes

February 17, 2020 5:32 PM CNN

This holiday from hell just doesn’t end. More than 300 Americans quarantined on the Diamond Princess cruise ship for almost two weeks finally…

Vaccines can prevent fatal complications from measles, study affirms

February 17, 2020 4:31 PM CNN

Measles may lead to serious, fatal complications not often associated with the disease, a new study finds. Almost a third of all reported cases of…

The health benefits of a random act of kindness

February 17, 2020 2:39 PM CNN

This year, “Random Acts of Kindness” Day falls on Monday, but the foundation behind it wants you to consider being kind every day. In…

Cancer cases on the rise globally, but not equally, WHO report says

February 17, 2020 8:50 AM CNN

In the next two decades, the world could see a 60% increase in the number of cancer cases, according to a new report from the World Health…

Struggling to quit sugar? You might not be sleeping enough

February 17, 2020 2:03 AM CNN

If you find yourself eating too much added sugar and unhealthy fats, it might be because you’re not getting enough sleep, according to a study…

Elton John had to stop a performance because of ‘walking pneumonia.’ What does that mean?

February 16, 2020 3:22 PM CNN

No, this pneumonia doesn’t have legs. But the term “walking pneumonia” entered the spotlight Sunday when singer Elton John had to…

Singles Awareness Day: The benefits of being single

February 15, 2020 3:18 AM CNN

An increasing number of people around the world are opting to go solo. The number of American men and women who have never been married, are divorced…

Parents, grandparents to blame for half of child poisonings, study says

February 14, 2020 8:28 AM CNN

Parents and grandparents, listen up — this is serious. More than half of children under age five poisoned by prescription pills ate them after…

Quarantined evacuees wrote a petition asking to be tested for coronavirus. Here’s why the CDC said no

February 14, 2020 4:09 AM CNN

Ordered into quarantine, a group evacuated to California from Wuhan, China, is at odds with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and has…

Are you in love or just high on chemicals in your brain? Answer: Yes

February 14, 2020 3:03 AM CNN

We call it “falling in love,” as if we have no control over how we topple into that dreamy state of emotional bliss. But those sweetly…

El Paso man killed in motorcycle accident gives the gift of life through organ donation

February 13, 2020 11:06 PM Iris Lopez

EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso family is taking a tragedy and turning into something positive, not just for their family, but for several others.…

Borderland woman’s ultimate act of love: Donates portion of her liver to a complete stranger

February 13, 2020 9:33 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — Jaimie Walker has always been a giver. Her husband Isaiah says she’s always been that way, volunteering at any and every…

90-year-old El Paso amputee learns to love herself after suffering numerous setbacks

February 13, 2020 8:49 PM Hillary Floren

EL PASO, Texas — 90-year old Davie Johnson is quite the inspiration. Eleven years ago, she had both of her legs amputated at the knees. Her life…

Drugmaker Eisai to withdraw weight loss drug Belviq after trials find cancer link

February 13, 2020 8:22 PM CNN

Eisai Co. will withdraw its weight loss drug Belviq after the US Food and Drug Administration said clinical trials showed an increased incidence of…

CDC director: Novel coronavirus ‘is probably with us beyond this season, beyond this year’

February 13, 2020 8:08 PM CNN

As an outbreak of a novel coronavirus has swept through Hubei province, China, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been preparing…

15th U.S. coronavirus case is at an Air Force base in Texas

February 13, 2020 10:00 AM Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — U.S. officials on Thursday announced the country’s 15th confirmed case of the new coronavirus — an evacuee from China…

A doctor’s suicide note prompted an investigation into how he handled children’s vaccinations

February 13, 2020 4:58 PM CNN

A Chicago-area pediatrician’s suicide note has prompted an investigation into his vaccination practices and record keeping, according to the…

What we know about the coronavirus cases in the US

February 13, 2020 11:31 AM CNN

There are 15 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the United States. The virus was most recently confirmed in evacuees from Wuhan, China,…

Early detection is key for breast cancer; women urged to get yearly mammograms

February 7, 2020 12:16 PM Brittany Carlock

EL PASO, Texas — According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. ABC-7 continues to sponsor an…

A mass burial is held for more than 2,400 fetal remains found in a garage in Illinois

February 13, 2020 10:30 AM CNN

A mass burial was held in Indiana on Wednesday for the more than 2,400 fetal remains found last year in the Illinois garage of a doctor who performed…

Some coronavirus test kits shipped to states are not working as expected, the CDC says

February 12, 2020 11:33 PM CNN

Some of the coronavirus test kits shipped to labs across the country are not working as they should, the US Centers for Disease Control and…

Juul sued by Massachusetts, allegedly advertised on children’s websites

February 12, 2020 10:08 PM CNN

The state of Massachusetts filed a lawsuit against leading e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs and its erstwhile parent company Pax Labs Wednesday,…

Air pollution can cross state lines, and with deadly consequences, study says

February 12, 2020 3:47 PM CNN

Air pollution is known to have negative — even deadly — effects on our health, and studies have shown that breathing pollution can kill,…

Medtronic recalls certain MiniMed insulin pumps tied to 1 death

February 12, 2020 10:26 AM CNN

Medtronic has recalled some of its insulin pumps after injuries and one death were reported due to the device malfunctioning, according to a US Food…

The world’s oldest living man is 112. His secret is to just keep smiling and never get angry

February 12, 2020 8:17 AM CNN

Chitetsu Watanabe turns 113 next month, but he got an early birthday present from Guinness World Records, which confirmed that he is the…

Playing golf may help older adults live longer, study says

February 12, 2020 6:07 AM CNN

President Trump has spent more than 260 days at one of his golf clubs during his first three years in office as of February 2, according to…

Another win for optimism! Recovery after stroke

February 12, 2020 3:00 AM CNN

Having a stroke is no laughing matter. But if you can stay optimistic about your recovery, a new study says you may be able to speed up your healing…