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…
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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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Tilisa’s Triumph: A Journey of Unyielding Spirit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In this week’s Sunday Funday moment, Tilisa Elliott, a 15-year-old from North Carolina, shines as a symbol of boundless…
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ABC-7 Xtra: An in-depth look at Daylight Saving Time
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The majority of us will switch back the clock an hour as part of daylight saving time this weekend. Most…
Continue Reading Sweet spot for HRT may reduce dementia risk by nearly a third, study says
Originally Published: 02 NOV 23 06:05 ET Updated: 02 NOV 23 07:12 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Editor’s note: Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living…
Continue Reading FDA proposes ban on potentially harmful ingredient found in some sodas
Originally Published: 02 NOV 23 16:43 ET Updated: 03 NOV 23 09:03 ET By Kristen Rogers, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better:…
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El Paso shows support for Alzheimer’s patients
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso is showing support for Alzheimer’s, the One San Jacinto Plaza Tower, Downtown El Paso Railroad Arches, Prospect Bridge…
Continue Reading High mobile phone use may impact sperm count, study says
Originally Published: 01 NOV 23 01:45 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Male sperm count has fallen by more than 50% globally in the last 50 years,…
Continue Reading Should you let Halloween be a candy free-for-all? Maybe, experts say
Originally Published: 21 OCT 22 15:20 ET Updated: 31 OCT 23 06:40 ET By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Editor’s note: Get inspired by a weekly roundup on…
Continue Reading After infant’s death, FDA sends new warning about probiotics for premature babies in the hospital
Originally Published: 27 OCT 23 20:18 ET Updated: 28 OCT 23 10:13 ET By Giri Viswanathan and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug…
Continue Reading US government says it plans to go after legal goods tied to illegal fentanyl trade in new strategy
By JULIE WATSON Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced a new government-wide strategy that will…
Continue Reading Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi could be given as shots rather than IV infusion, study suggests
Originally Published: 25 OCT 23 17:25 ET Updated: 25 OCT 23 21:02 ET By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, the first medicine…
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Local firm donates $50,000 to TTUHSC to improve dental care access for El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans could have better access to dental care in the near future, after an El Paso-based financial planning firm…
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National drug take-back day – El Paso and Las Cruces locations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to prevent addiction, the Drug Enforcement Administration and several local agencies will host the DEA’s…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: El Paso doctor reminds community to get screened
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a nationwide campaign to increase awareness of the disease that has taken the…
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Community health fair in Village of Doña Ana aims to create a healthier community, officials say
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — A community health fair will be held Friday in the Village of Doña Ana in an effort to create a healthier…
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Health officials report 5th known West Nile case in El Paso this year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced the fifth known case of Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus (WNV) disease in the city. The…
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