Getting to medical appointments during a pandemic
Going to the doctor or pediatrician wasn’t so complicated just a few months ago. Neither was a trip to the dentist or the veterinarian. Would…
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The science of gossip (and why everyone does it)
People feed off gossip. It’s one reason why, in the 1960s, the National Enquirer swapped the gory, gruesome headlines they were known for with…
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New Mexico woman, 105, who beat 1918 flu, has coronavirus
GALLUP, New Mexico — A 105-year-old New Mexico woman who beat back the 1918 flu that killed millions, including her mother and infant sister, is…
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El Paso reports another virus death and 18 new cases; governor sends in rapid response team
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health on Sunday reported one new coronavirus death, bringing the total number of deaths…
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Health experts ‘hopeful’ El Pasoans social distanced on Mother’s Day to avoid new virus outbreaks
EL PASO, Texas — It was another spring holiday that the El Paso community spends with family, Mother’s Day. This year, celebrated at a distance. The…
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El Paso doctor warns about heart health risks during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — As the battle against Covid-19 continues, medical experts are learning more about the virus and its relationship to other organs in…
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Health officials warn against Mother’s Day gatherings while modeling projects more US deaths than expected
If you love your mom, consider staying away from her this Mother’s Day. Health officials are warning Americans to avoid celebrating…
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Health officials warn against Mother’s Day gatherings while modeling projects more US deaths than expected
If you love your mom, consider staying away from her this Mother’s Day. Health officials are warning Americans to avoid celebrating…
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Doña Ana County responsible for nearly 25% of all new virus cases in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana County accounted for nearly a quarter of all new coronavirus cases reported Sunday by New Mexico state health…
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More than 1,000 new virus cases, 39 more deaths in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas health officials on Sunday reported more than 1,000 new cases of coronavirus and 39 additional deaths due to Covid-19, the…
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Everything you need to know about a mysterious illness that could be linked to coronavirus in children
A mysterious illness that’s affecting children and could be linked to the coronavirus has left officials alarmed and searching for answers as…
Continue Reading Everything you need to know about a mysterious illness that could be linked to coronavirus in children
A mysterious illness that’s affecting children and could be linked to the coronavirus has left officials alarmed and searching for answers as…
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Start your Monday smart: Graduations, Congress, reopen, police, Disney, baseball, UFC
Even as experts advise we stay 6 feet apart, 1,000 people from 18 countries found a way to safely join forces to create this lovely rendition of a…
Continue Reading Cameron Boyce’s mom draws attention to epilepsy on Mother’s Day
Libby Boyce penned an emotional letter for Mother’s Day to draw attention to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), which her son, Disney…
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Juárez now has 113 virus deaths, but officials warning of spike in Chihuahua city
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The death toll from the coronavirus in Juarez grew by one person on Sunday to 113, Chihuahua state health officials said.…
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Health officials warn against Mother’s Day gatherings as coronavirus infections and deaths rise
If you love your mom, consider staying away from her this Mother’s Day. Health officials are warning Americans to avoid celebrating…
Continue Reading It can still be hard to get a coronavirus test — and that’s not the only problem
The coronavirus pandemic is nowhere near to being over, yet states are starting to ease restrictions to try to avert economic disaster. Public health…
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It can still be hard to get a coronavirus test — and that’s not the only problem
The coronavirus pandemic is nowhere near to being over, yet states are starting to ease restrictions to try to avert economic disaster. Public health…
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US health officials warn against Mother’s Day gatherings while coronavirus death toll nears 79,000
Health officials across the country are warning Americans to refrain from celebrating Mother’s Day in large crowds this year, urging that…
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Las Cruces outlines plan for re-opening parks
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — All Las Cruces parks remain closed for Mother’s Day weekend, but some may open in the weeks to come. At this week’s special…
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Texas Tech holds virtual commencement to graduate healthcare workers at time of pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s next generation of healers graduated virtually on Saturday, entering a field where thousands of healthcare workers are…
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El Paso reports 46 new virus cases, top doctor warns of Mother’s Day ‘danger’
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 46 new coronavirus cases on Saturday evening, as significant daily double-digit…
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3 New York youths died of an inflammatory syndrome that could be connected to coronavirus, governor says
An inflammatory illness recently observed in dozens of New York children — one that state health officials say may be linked to Covid-19…
Continue Reading 3 New York youths died of an inflammatory syndrome that could be connected to coronavirus, governor says
An inflammatory illness recently observed in dozens of New York children — one that state health officials say may be linked to Covid-19…
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Dr. Fauci to begin ‘modified quarantine’ after contact with virus-positive White House staffer
WASHINGTON, DC — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and member of the White…
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Doña Ana County tops 200 virus cases; Otero ICE facility has 19 migrants infected
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico has recorded another 105 coronavirus cases, pushing the statewide total to 4,778 on Saturday. In Doña Ana…
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Virus deaths increase to 112 in Juárez, 142 in Chihuahua state
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — After a day with just one fatality, the number of deaths from coronavirus in Juárez jumped by seven to 112 on Saturday,…
Continue Reading Study shows Covid-19 patients who took heartburn drug were less likely to die, but researchers caution more research is needed
Patients who took a common heartburn medicine while hospitalized for Covid-19 were more than twice as likely to survive the infection, according to a…
Continue Reading Deaths in Texas from Covid-19 increase to 1,049
AUSTIN, Texas — The number of Covid-19-related deaths reported in Texas increased by 45 on Saturday to a total of 1,049, state health officials…
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Allies despair as Trump abandons America’s leadership role at a time of global crisis
The United States has scaled back its role on the world stage, taken actions that are undermining efforts to battle the coronavirus pandemic and left…
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