The NBA is offering players a ‘smart’ ring to track Covid. But does it even work?
The NBA, which hopes to restart the season July 30, says it is offering players a ring whose maker claims it can track a user’s health data and…
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Lessons from South Korea: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for June 24
South Korea has been widely praised as a Covid-19 success story. How did they do it? CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to CNN…
Continue Reading A spring break trip to a Mexican beach resort led to 64 coronavirus cases in Texas
A spring break trip to a Mexican beach resort last March led to 64 cases of coronavirus, but proper contact tracing, quarantine and isolation got the…
Continue Reading UAE and China launch Phase 3 clinical trial in humans for Covid-19 vaccine
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China have launched a Phase 3 clinical trial of a coronavirus vaccine, according to the China National Biotec…
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Live Active El Paso: City campaign encourages focus on personal health
EL PASO, Texas — As Covid-19 continues to spread in El Paso, city leaders are launching a new campaign to improve the health of residents in the…
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No new El Paso virus deaths; another triple-digit case increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The number of active coronavirus cases reached a new peak in El Paso Wednesday. The Department of Public Health reported 132…
Continue Reading Empathy is both a trait and a skill. Here’s how to strengthen it
Having empathy for other people goes a long way in fostering strong relationships. In fact, empathy is a fundamental building block for conflict…
Continue Reading Some cyberbullies show signs of PTSD, according to a UK study
Cyberbullying is linked to a variety of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, not only in victims but cyberbullies as well, according to a new…
Continue Reading Should you take a dietary supplement to prevent disease?
If you’ve been more concerned about your health lately, you might be wondering if taking a nutrition supplement containing vitamins, minerals…
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‘People are dying alone’: Las Cruces city councilman loses uncle to Covid-19
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After losing his uncle to Covid-19, a Las Cruces city councilman is urging the public to wear masks and prevent the loss of…
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Texas hits 5,000 new cases for 1st time as virus surges; Gov. Abbott urges Texans to stay home
AUSTIN, Texas — Rapidly worsening coronavirus numbers in Texas reached bleak new milestones Tuesday as the state surpassed 5,000 new cases in a…
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New Mexico releases plan for re-opening schools amid pandemic
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s public schools now have rules and suggestions for how to reopen in the fall in what could amount to…
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Texas plans few mandatory virus safety measures when public schools reopen in fall
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas education officials are envisioning a largely hands-off approach to helping school districts bring students back to campus…
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Hanks High School delays start of student-athlete workouts after coach gets virus
EL PASO, Texas — Ysleta Independent School District officials said Tuesday evening that the start of Hanks High School summer sports workouts would…
Continue Reading Belly fat in older women is linked to a 39% higher risk of dementia within 15 years, study says
For older adults, your current belly size could be a key indicator in whether you develop dementia within the next decade or two. For women that risk…
Continue Reading People with inflammatory bowel disease might be at higher risk for dementia, study finds
If you have inflammatory bowel disease, you may be at greater risk for developing dementia, a new study suggests. Inflammatory bowel disease, which…
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Doña Ana County accounts for 2 of New Mexico’s 7 new virus deaths
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported seven new coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, two of which occurred in Doña Ana County,…
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Texas Guardsman who worked at El Paso food bank contracts virus
EL PASO, Texas — A Texas National Guardsman who worked at the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank has tested positive for Covid-19, an official…
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Dr. Fauci tells Congress next few weeks critical to stop virus surge
WASHINGTON, DC — The next few weeks are critical to tamping down a disturbing coronavirus surge, Dr. Anthony Fauci told Congress on Tuesday —…
Continue Reading Coronavirus pandemic could lead to up to 500,000 fewer US births, study suggests
The coronavirus pandemic is more likely to lead to a baby bust than a baby boom in the United States — possibly leaving the nation with about…
Continue Reading Work-From-Home Burnout: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for June 23
The ability to work from home is a privilege for many, but it also comes with unique stressors. While working remotely decreases your exposure to the…
Continue Reading Institutional racism contributes to Covid-19’s “double whammy” impact on the Black community, Fauci says
Institutional racism in the United States contributes to the disproportional impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on the Black community, the…
Continue Reading Senators ask FEMA to show it’s shipping PPE to nursing homes
A group of Democratic senators has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator whether the agency is shipping enough personal…
Continue Reading US taxpayers are funding six Covid vaccines. Here’s how they work
It’s an unprecedented effort: the US government is investing more than $3 billion to come up with a vaccine against the coronavirus.…
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El Paso reports 2 new virus deaths; triple-digit increase in new cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The coronavirus death toll in El Paso County now stands at 122. The Department of Public Health announced two new deaths and…
Continue Reading Billions spent on ads encouraging minority youth to drink sugar-laden beverages despite health consequences
People of color are dying from Covid-19 in America in shocking numbers, victims to a disease that attacks those in poor health the hardest. This…
Continue Reading Study suggests 80% of Covid-19 cases in the US went undetected in March
A new study suggests that as many as 8.7 million Americans came down with coronavirus in March, but more than 80% of them were never diagnosed. A…
Continue Reading Physicians group calls for legislation to regulate digital advertising and its effect on kids
No less than $900 million is spent each year in the advertising industry, including marketing snack foods, video games and sugary drinks to kids each…
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‘I was super excited’: EPCC students make clear face masks to help deaf community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Just a few months ago, it would’ve seemed strange to see someone walking around with a face mask. Now, it’s the new normal.…
Continue Reading A third of Medicare enrollees with coronavirus ended up in the hospital. A quarter of them died
One-third of Medicare recipients diagnosed with Covid had to be hospitalized, and more than a quarter of that group died, according to federal data…
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