One identical twin went vegan while the other didn’t. See what happened
Originally Published: 30 NOV 23 11:00 ET Updated: 30 NOV 23 19:12 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better:…
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Department of Public Health hosting World Diabetes Health Event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Department of Public Health invites the community to their World Diabetes Health event on Thursday,…
Continue Reading Friday, December 1 is World AIDS Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, December 1 is World AIDS Day, and the theme this year is “Let Communities Lead,” a call to action for cities and…
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The history of dog food and nutrition, from hunting to the raw food movement
Ollie looked at news articles, research journals, and historical sources to outline the major milestones in the history of dog food and…
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Black people spend longer in the hospital after giving birth. Here's why
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine data from the Department of Health and Human Services to see which states have the most…
Continue Reading Walking could lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, and your speed may affect how much, study finds
Originally Published: 28 NOV 23 18:31 ET Updated: 28 NOV 23 23:08 ET By Kristen Rogers, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But…
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Texas women who could not get abortions despite health risks take challenge to state’s Supreme Court
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday scrutinized efforts to clarify exceptions to the…
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Trump says he will renew efforts to replace ‘Obamacare’ if he wins a second term
By JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump threatened over the weekend to reopen the…
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Movemeber: A multilateral mission to support men’s mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Have you seen more moustaches on men this month? If you have — you may have met someone supporting men’s mental health as…
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Mind and Body: Horizon gym offers free Saturday classes focused on mental and physical health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several studies have shown that mental health and exercise are intertwined, and for one gym in Horizon City — each Saturday…
Continue Reading An Alabama mom is pregnant in each of her two uteruses in an extremely rare case of twins
CNN By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Kelsey Hatcher’s fourth pregnancy started like most others: with a missed period. From there, a home…
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New respiratory illness spreading among dogs, El Paso vet weighs in
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Researchers and veterinarians are trying to figure out the source of a mysterious illness affecting dogs in a several…
Continue Reading Childhood cancer mortality has fallen significantly in the US, but disparities have emerged, CDC report shows
Originally Published: 16 NOV 23 17:20 ET Updated: 17 NOV 23 11:42 ET By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The death rate for cancer among children in…
Continue Reading The FDA is screening US cinnamon imports after more kids are sickened by lead-tainted applesauce
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is screening imports of cinnamon from multiple countries for toxic lead. It…
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El Paso Children’s Hospital receives $250,000 in Donations from the Marcus family
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Marcus Family, an El Paso Family who are local entrepreneurs and community leaders, made a $250,000 donation to the El…
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Providence celebrates new NICU facility’s first preemie patient, Peyton
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Her name is Peyton Walsh, but at the new Providence Children’s Hospital Level IV NICU, she is lovingly referred to as “Baby…
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More women join lawsuit challenging Texas’ abortion laws
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Nov. 14, 2023 “More women join lawsuit challenging Texas’ abortion laws” was first published by The Texas…
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Some El Paso hospitals see increase in RSV cases; new treatment arrives in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the winter months near, area hospitals prepare for an increase of cases caused by Respiratory syncytial virus, more…
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Immunize El Paso urges the community to get vaccinated before the holiday season
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The countdown to Thanksgiving has begun, however prioritizing your health should be the top priority this season. Before making…
Continue Reading More than 1 in 6 US adults and adolescents had a substance use disorder in 2022, federal survey finds
Originally Published: 13 NOV 23 16:52 ET By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 49 million people in the US ages 12 and older – more than…
Continue Reading Jill Biden will lead new initiative to boost federal government research into women’s health
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says Jill Biden will be in charge of a new initiative to boost federal…
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Cutting 1 teaspoon of salt works as well as blood pressure meds, study finds
Originally Published: 11 NOV 23 15:45 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our…
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El Paso health expert explains new guidelines for lung cancer screening
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — November is Lung Cancer Awareness month and the American Cancer Society has put out new screening guidelines that…
Continue Reading World’s first whole-eye and partial face transplant gives Arkansas man new hope
CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — It was a moment Meagan James never expected to witness. A surgical team at NYU Langone Health in New York…
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FDA approves new version of diabetes drug Mounjaro for weight loss
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer A new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug, U.S. regulators…
Continue Reading Breast implants play a crucial role in innovative procedure to save life of man with severe lung damage
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — When 34-year-old Davey Bauer’s lungs stopped working, doctors turned to an unusual tool to help keep…
Continue Reading Experimental spinal cord implant helps Parkinson’s patient walk in new study
CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Marc Gauthier can now step into an elevator without his body stiffening and freezing in place. He can…
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Syphilis cases in US newborns skyrocketed in 2022. Health officials suggest more testing
By MIKE STOBBE and KENYA HUNTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Alarmed by yet another jump in syphilis cases in newborns, U.S. health officials…
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Appeals court considers whether Texas teens should be allowed contraception without parental consent under federal program
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Nov. 6, 2023 “Appeals court considers whether Texas teens should be allowed contraception without parental…
Continue Reading Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say
CNN By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Older adults who don’t smoke tobacco but do use marijuana were at higher risk of both heart attack and…
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