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The Delta variant is so contagious, those unprotected will likely get it, a Trump administration FDA chief says

July 18, 2021 5:36 PM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi and Holly Yan, CNN Millions of Americans are jeopardizing their health, freedom and finances by not getting vaccinated and putting…

El Paso mirrors nation with rise in drug overdoses blamed on pandemic

July 17, 2021 11:58 AM Rachel Phillips

EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso doctor says the reason both nationwide and locally that we’ve seen a drastic rise in drug overdose deaths was due to…

1st positive Covid tests for 2 athletes in Tokyo’s Olympic Village

July 17, 2021 9:49 PM Associated Press

TOKYO (AP) — Two athletes living in the Tokyo Olympic Village have tested positive for Covid-19, the first to do so with the Games opening on…

An epidemic in the shadow of a pandemic: Drug overdose deaths reach an all-time high in US

July 17, 2021 11:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Sarah Braner, CNN “I just screamed and cried. I knew my brother was gone.” Michelle Branch lost her brother, Craig Elazer, on…

During the pandemic, another devastating health crisis was growing

July 17, 2021 11:17 AM CNN

Opioid overdose deaths rose 30% last year, making 2020 the year with the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in the US, according to the…

Sunscreen recall: What the finding of a cancer-causing chemical means for you

July 17, 2021 4:43 AM CNN

Johnson & Johnson is issuing a voluntary recall for five Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreen lines in the United States after it said it discovered low…

Texas hospital chief: We need to step up

July 17, 2021 12:37 PM CNN

Dr Marc Boom, President & CEO of Houston Methodist hospital, discusses the urgent need to get Americans vaccinated and rising cases of the delta…

Covid-19 vaccines are effective at preventing severe disease, experts say, as rising cases threaten unvaccinated

July 17, 2021 5:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Dakin Andone and Travis Caldwell, CNN With Covid-19 cases rising and the Delta variant gaining increased prevalence in the United States, health…

Sunscreen recall: What the finding of a cancer-causing chemical means for you

July 17, 2021 4:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The burning heat of summer has us all reaching for sunscreens. But before you slather that product on your skin, first check…

Federal appeals court vacates FDA rule banning electric shock devices to treat self-harming behavior

July 16, 2021 8:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Ganesh Setty, CNN A Massachusetts school for individuals with severe behavioral issues and intellectual disabilities can continue to use electric…

Decision looms on re-opening of U.S.-Mexico border to non-essential traffic

July 16, 2021 7:50 PM CNN Newsource, KVIA ABC-7

WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration faces the possibility of another immigration headache, as it weighs whether to more widely reopen…

Singapore and the UK are both planning to ‘live with Covid.’ They are worlds apart on how to do that

July 16, 2021 8:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Tara John and Nectar Gan, CNN More than a year and a half into the coronavirus pandemic, the world’s rich nations are beginning to accept…

Las Cruces requiring proof of vaccination, or you must wear a face mask at City Hall

July 16, 2021 5:41 PM Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The mayor of Las Cruces has issued an emergency proclamation, saying the city remains in a public health emergency. Mayor…

CDC warns Covid-19 vaccines might not protect people who are immunocompromised

July 16, 2021 6:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday warned people who are immunocompromised that the Covid-19 vaccine…

Despite being fully vaccinated, immunocompromised man shares his Covid diagnosis and ‘long haul’ struggle

July 16, 2021 6:06 PM CNN

Travis Flores has spent a lifetime coping with a multitude of health challenges, including cystic fibrosis, diabetes, kidney and liver issues as well…

CDC investigating monkeypox case in Dallas in traveler from Nigeria

July 16, 2021 4:29 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health officials in Dallas said Friday they are investigating a case…

FDA grants priority review to Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine; agency official says approval decision expected within two months

July 16, 2021 12:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech said Friday that the US Food and Drug Administration has granted priority review designation to their…

El Paso doctor: ‘Greater risk of getting in a car wreck’ than developing syndrome linked to J&J vaccine

July 16, 2021 5:53 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — It’s another major setback for Johnson & Johnson after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration added a warning that the J&J…

Covid-19 ‘is becoming a pandemic of the unvaccinated,’ CDC director says

July 20, 2021 3:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Dakin Andone and Madeline Holcombe, CNN With Covid-19 cases rising in all 50 states, health officials say it’s clear that unvaccinated…

The Delta variant is so contagious, those unprotected will likely get it, a Trump administration FDA chief says

July 18, 2021 5:36 PM CNN

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, Louisiana, has the highest number of Covid-19 patients in the state. CNN’s Miguel Marquez…

Canada-U.S. border may reopen in mid-August for non-essential travel, but only to those vaccinated

July 15, 2021 7:54 PM Associated Press

TORONTO, Canada — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday that Canada could start allowing fully vaccinated Americans into Canada as of…

El Paso lacks local lab capability to test for Covid’s Delta variant

July 15, 2021 9:51 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 has learned that the City of El Paso does not have the capability of testing for the Delta variant of Covid-19, which is the…

New Mexico health leaders stress pandemic is not over, vaccination is key

July 15, 2021 8:25 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — While many businesses have reopened and restrictions have been lifted, New Mexico’s top public health officials warned that…

Austin unveils stricter virus precautions due to Delta variant, surging cases

July 15, 2021 7:48 PM ABC News, Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin city and Travis County public health officials on Thursday raised their coronavirus risk-based guidelines to Stage…

How to quit smoking: 5 actions you can take now

July 21, 2021 11:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples, CNN Cigarette smoking is very addictive and can have long-term, adverse health effects. But there is hope for those who want to…

WHO warns of ‘strong likelihood’ of new, more dangerous Covid-19 variants

July 15, 2021 3:51 PM ABC News

GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization warned Thursday that the surging Covid-19 pandemic in many parts of the world…

Los Angeles County to require masks indoors even when vaccinated as Covid-19 cases spike

July 15, 2021 3:42 PM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES, California — Los Angeles County’s public health officer says a rapid and sustained increase in Covid-19 cases in the nation’s…

Surgeon general warns Covid misinformation is ‘serious public threat’

July 15, 2021 12:02 PM ABC News, CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned in a new advisory that health misinformation is “a serious threat to public health,”…

Child tax credit payments now going out to parents: Here’s how it works

July 15, 2021 11:24 AM Associated Press, ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration is starting to deposit child tax credit money into the bank accounts of more than 35 million families.…

With federal moratorium set to expire, will New Mexico do enough to limit evictions?

July 15, 2021 11:24 AM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — A federal freeze on most evictions enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31, after the Biden administration extended…