People around the world are rallying around this woman with Alzheimer’s
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Ever since they met in the fifth grade, Bob Pettit said his wife has always been the life of the party, a social butterfly…
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Expecting mother with visual impairment able to ‘see’ baby with 3D printed ultrasound
OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — When expecting mother Ashton Johnson got an ultrasound at CHI Bergan Mercy Clinic in Omaha, she didn’t know how…
Continue Reading What is stiff person syndrome? Diagnosis, symptoms and treatment
By Raenu Charles, CNN Stiff person syndrome is a rare neurological condition that can take years to diagnose and tailor treatment. Singer Celine Dion…
Continue Reading Long Covid responsible for thousands of US deaths, report says, but true numbers are likely much higher
By Jen Christensen, CNN Long Covid leaves some people with long-term symptoms, but it can be deadly, too. It played a part in at least 3,544 deaths…
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House passes defense bill that rescinds military Covid vaccine mandate
(CNN) — The House voted on Thursday to pass sweeping legislation that would authorize $858 billion in national defense funding and rescind the…
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Celine Dion reveals she has a rare neurological syndrome
(CNN) — Celine Dion is postponing several Europe tour dates after the recent diagnosis of a rare neurological disorder that doesn’t…
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Pharmacies in El Paso dealing with shortages of antibiotics, antiviral medicines
EL PASO, Texas — Some pharmacies have run dry on certain medications during this flu season, including antibiotics (such as amoxicillin),…
Continue Reading Kirstie Alley died of colon cancer. Here’s how to lower your risk
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Colon cancer has claimed another life. Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Kirstie Alley, best known for her roles in the…
Continue Reading 6 everyday ways to keep back pain at bay
By Dana Santas, CNN For many people, back pain can make it difficult to function in everyday life. It affects how you move, feel and think, leaving…
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Pediatric beds at full capacity in El Paso as respiratory illness spikes
EL PASO, Texas — The city’s health authority, Dr. Hector Ocaranza, said that all of the staffed pediatric hospital beds in El Paso are at full…
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Experts warn of toxic levels of mercury in some beauty creams
EL PASO, Texas — A woman in Minnesota recently lost her peripheral vision after using beauty creams that promised skin-whitening results. The…
Continue Reading How are hearing aids and dementia related? A new study explains
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Hearing aids might be an important tool in the effort to prevent cognitive decline and dementia, according to a new study.…
Continue Reading Children’s painkillers are in high demand as respiratory illnesses continue to rise
By Carma Hassan, CNN With all but six states experiencing “high” or “very high” respiratory virus levels, according to the US…
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Biden administration plans to let mpox emergency declaration end in January
(CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services said Friday that it does not plan to renew the public health emergency…
Continue Reading Teens’ brains aged faster during the first year of the pandemic, study says, and stress may be to blame
By Jen Christensen, CNN The brains of US teens have physically changed during the Covid-19 pandemic, aging faster than normal, a new study says. The…
Continue Reading HIV vaccine candidate induces immune response in early clinical trial: ‘An important step forward’
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN An experimental HIV vaccine has been found to induce broadly neutralizing antibody precursors among a small group of…
Continue Reading America’s gun epidemic is deadlier than ever, and there are vast disparities in who’s dying
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Firearm deaths surged in the US during the Covid-19 pandemic, killing a record number of people in 2021. But as…
Continue Reading Mother loses peripheral vision from apparent exposure to mercury in beauty creams. Toxic levels in her home put family at risk, say experts
By Meera Senthilingam, CNN A woman in Minnesota lost part of her vision and inadvertently put her entire household at risk of mercury poisoning, most…
Continue Reading Flu season continues to intensify in the US, and holiday gatherings could make it worse
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Americans gathered for Thanksgiving last week amid a flu season that’s worse than any has been in more than a decade,…
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The complications of diabetes during the holidays
EL PASO, Texas – The holidays are a wonderful time of year when you spend time catching up with family and friends. It’s also a time when there is…
Continue Reading Dementia risk may increase if you’re eating these foods, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN We all eat them — ultraprocessed foods such as frozen pizza and ready-to-eat meals make our busy lives much easier. Besides,…
Continue Reading ‘The Perfect Storm’ author on his near-death experience
By Martha Shade, CNN Sebastian Junger is used to dodging bullets in war zones, so he didn’t expect to almost die in his own driveway. Junger…
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Gov. Lujan Grisham tests positive for Covid-19 just before Thanksgiving
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexican Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham tested positive for Covid-19 Wednesday, just before the Thanksgiving holiday,…
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Two medical associations request a formal emergency declaration from the federal government
EL PASO, Texas — A formal emergency declaration from the federal government has been requested by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the…
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New Mexico Department of Health provides tips for keeping those at risk healthy this holiday season
SANTA FE, New Mexico –The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) is urging New Mexicans to protect young children, older individuals and those with…
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Shortages of antivirals, antibiotics compound stress of a rough season for viral illnesses in kids
Originally Published: 22 NOV 22 06:04 ETUpdated: 23 NOV 22 17:38 ETBy Brenda Goodman and Raenu Charles, CNN (CNN) — Shortages…
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Immunize El Paso ramping up staffing following two Texas pediatric deaths, heightened cases in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Following two pediatric deaths in Texas due to influenza, Immunize El Paso is increasing efforts for flu vaccinations. Texas…
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New weight loss surgery guidelines for the first time since 1991
EL PASO, Texas – Two groups of bariatric surgeons have overhauled weight loss surgery guidelines for the first time in more than 30 years. The two…
Continue Reading Parents welcome twins from embryos frozen 30 years ago
By Jen Christensen and Nadia Kounang, CNN In April 1992, Vanessa Williams’ “Save the Best for Last” topped the Billboard 100,…
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Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for fraud
(CNN) — Elizabeth Holmes was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison on Friday following her conviction in January for…
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