Dance, garden and swim your way to a better brain as you age, study says
Walking, gardening, swimming, dancing and other leisurely activities may prevent brain shrinkage in older adults, a new study finds. To examine the…
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The 27 most downright odd lines from Donald Trump’s interview with Sean Hannity
Amid criticism of his handling of the coronavirus in the United States, President Donald Trump sought out the comfort of an old friend on Wednesday…
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1,000 New Yorkers are being asked to self-quarantine after officials report a new cluster of coronavirus cases
The biggest city in the United States is now a search zone for anyone who had close contact with five people recently diagnosed with novel…
Continue Reading Half of new colon and rectal cancer diagnoses are now in people age 66 and younger, report finds
Colon and rectal cancer cases are on the rise in young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. The report, published…
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2 tested for coronavirus in New Mexico, but no confirmed cases yet as state bolsters prevention efforts
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s governor said Wednesday that two people in the state have been tested for coronavirus infection, with one…
Continue Reading There’s no evidence your pet can get sick from coronavirus. Here’s why one dog tested positive
They’re your furry best friend and a fixture of your home — but could your beloved cat or dog give you coronavirus? Last Friday, Hong…
Continue Reading FDA bans electrical shock devices used on people with developmental disabilities
Electrical shock devices meant to interrupt self-injurious or aggressive behavior have been banned by federal officials in a rare move. The only…
Continue Reading FDA requires boxed warning for asthma and allergy drug due to neuropsychiatric events
The US Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday it is requiring a boxed warning — the agency’s most prominent warning — for…
Continue Reading Cruise ship being held off at sea so authorities can test for coronavirus
As officials around the country urged local communities to think about ways to stop the novel coronavirus from spreading, California authorities said…
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California’s governor declares state of emergency due to coronavirus threat
SACRAMENTO, California — California’s governor declared a statewide emergency on Wednesday due to the threat of coronavirus, becoming the…
Continue Reading An egg a day may be fine for you after all, a new study says
It’s health’s longest ping pong game: Eggs are bad — then good — then bad for your heart. According to a new study, the…
Continue Reading Fish oil supplements linked to lower risk of heart disease and death, study finds
Taking fish oil as a dietary supplement has a history dating back centuries, but whether it really has a positive effect on our health has been a…
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El Paso, New Mexico health officials announce arrival of coronavirus test kits
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Health Department and the New Mexico Department of Health now have the capacity to test for COVID-19 with tests kits…
Continue Reading It’s not just secondhand smoke that is dangerous. Thirdhand smoke can be, too
You can tell the dude sitting next to you in the movie theater is a smoker or vaper; you can smell it on his clothes. But since he’s not…
Continue Reading Congressman calls CDC’s plan to report number of US coronavirus tests ‘wholly inadequate’
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s developing a system to track the total number of people in the United States tested…
Continue Reading Number of coronavirus cases in Washington and California rises sharply
Of the more than 120 cases of novel coronavirus in the United States, at least 21 of them are in the Seattle area, according to King County health…
Continue Reading Not sure what the future holds for the coronavirus? Here is how 3 other infectious outbreaks ended
It has been more than a month since the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern.…
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9 deaths have now happened in the U.S. from coronavirus
SEATTLE, Washington — Tensions over how to contain the fast-spreading coronavirus intensified Tuesday in the United States as the death toll…
Continue Reading Don’t try to make your own hand sanitizer just because there’s a shortage from coronavirus
As anxiety surrounding the novel coronavirus swirls in the US, some stores are struggling to keep up with the demand for hand sanitizer. With the…
Continue Reading Diet soda by itself may not cause weight gain, study says, but combining with carbs can
In the black hole of bad news for diet soda lovers, there’s a tiny glimmer of light. The gloom set in when science showed drinking diet soda…
Continue Reading Low back and neck pain is costing us a fortune. Here’s how to stop
If you’re constantly seeking relief for bothersome back and neck pain, you’re likely not alone, according to a study published Tuesday in…
Continue Reading The potential mind-altering, life-extending benefits of spring cleaning
“I’m gonna wash that man right outta my hair,” sings Nellie, the female lead in the 1958 film version of the classic musical…
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Las Palmas kidney transplant center director urging people to become organ donors
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso has a desperate need for organ donors, especially when it comes to kidneys. Joe Vidales, the Las Palmas kidney center…
Continue Reading Medicaid expansion tied to fewer maternal deaths, study says
A major part of the Affordable Care Act — the expansion of Medicaid — may be linked to lower rates of women dying in pregnancy,…
Continue Reading A nursing home in the Seattle area is at the center of the US coronavirus outbreak
A nursing care and rehabilitation facility in the Seattle suburbs is now the epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak in the United States, with…
Continue Reading 6 people have died from novel coronavirus in the US as cases nationwide surge
Six people have died in Washington state as the United States grapples with more than 100 cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Four…
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‘She would die without a liver:’ El Paso doctor, mother recount emergency transplant needed after childbirth
EL PASO, Texas — Here’s an example of why paying attention to your body and consulting with a doctor — especially while expecting a baby — are…
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UTEP suspends overseas student trips due to coronavirus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — Due to rising concerns over the coronavirus, decision-makers at UTEP have officially suspended three faculty-led trips overseas…
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El Paso cardiologist encourages women to take care of their heart
EL PASO, Texas — Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women in the U.S. and local cardiologist Dr. Daisy Nieto with The Hospitals of…
Continue Reading Coronavirus death toll in U.S. grows to half-dozen
SEATTLE, Washington — Health officials in Washington state said Monday that four more people had died from the coronavirus, bringing the total to…
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