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Covid-19 hospitalizations average $4,000 in out-of-pocket costs per visit, research says

February 18, 2022 12:11 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Measures to protect patients hospitalized with Covid-19 from financial liability have been rolled back by most insurers in…

Developmental milestones for children have changed for the first time in nearly 20 years

February 18, 2022 10:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Infants and toddlers should be screened more for developmental delays, according to updated US guidelines released…

Kids with insomnia might have it until adulthood, study says. Parents can help

February 18, 2022 6:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Adolescence is a critical period of physical growth and self-discovery, but it also might be the most important phase for…

Middle-school children fall prey to fatal fentanyl overdoses

February 18, 2022 5:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN At age 14, Alexander Neville was still very much a curious kid. He was a Boy Scout who enjoyed getting outdoors and camping.…

Middle-school children fall prey to fatal fentanyl overdoses

February 18, 2022 5:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN At age 14, Alexander Neville was still very much a curious kid. He was a Boy Scout who enjoyed getting outdoors and camping.…

Child under 5, with underlying health conditions, dies in El Paso due to Covid-19

February 17, 2022 5:04 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso health officials say a child under 5 who tested positive for Covid-19 has died. Officials say the child had underlying…

New Mexico ends indoor mask mandate; LCPS, GISD follow with lifting mandates, relaxed rules

February 17, 2022 2:30 PM David Gonzalez

UPDATE: Las Cruces Public Schools – Effective immediately, masks will be optional while district officials evaluate current COVID-safe practices. For…

As BA.2 subvariant of Omicron rises, lab studies point to signs of severity

February 17, 2022 12:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The BA.2 virus — a subvariant of the Omicron coronavirus variant — isn’t just spreading faster than its…

NMSU fires 43 employees due to non-Covid-19 compliance

February 17, 2022 12:03 PM Wil Herren

According to New Mexico State University, 43 employees have been let go due to not following the Executive Order that federal employees must be fully…

A new drug shows promise against respiratory virus, study shows

February 17, 2022 11:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN A new antiviral medication against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, appears to be safe and lowered viral levels and…

A new drug shows promise against respiratory virus, study shows

February 17, 2022 11:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN A new antiviral medication against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, appears to be safe and lowered viral levels and…

Why you keep having the same dream

February 17, 2022 5:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN For years, dreams of my teeth cracking, loosening or falling out plagued my sleep. Loved ones of mine have repeatedly dreamed…

Sleep apnea and snoring: 8 warning signs to look for

February 17, 2022 5:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which people stop breathing for 10 seconds or more at a time. The…

5 ways to recover from resolution mistakes

February 17, 2022 4:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Stephanie Mansour, CNN Many of us enter into a new year with high hopes for our health and wellness goals. Perhaps vowing to exercise daily,…

2 truths and a lie about why you are butting heads with your teen

February 17, 2022 1:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The teenage brain undergoes a major renovation, and it can be a messy, stressful and uneven process. Although your…

More than 50 million households have received free government Covid-19 tests

February 16, 2022 5:49 PM CNN

CNN By Tami Luhby and Naomi Thomas, CNN More than 50 million households have received their free home Covid-19 tests from the federal government, a…

Hybrid immunity offers increased protection that is longer-lasting against Covid-19 reinfection, studies show

February 16, 2022 4:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 mRNA vaccine provides an added layer of protection against reinfection for people who have been…

US government plans to make high-quality masks available for kids, White House adviser says

February 16, 2022 4:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN High-quality masks for children soon might be easier to find in the United States, if government plans come to fruition.…

US government plans to make high-quality masks available for kids, White House adviser says

February 16, 2022 4:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN High-quality masks for children soon might be easier to find in the United States, if government plans come to fruition.…

Texas sues Biden administration in longshot bid to overturn federal mask mandate for public transport

February 16, 2022 3:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole, CNN The state of Texas filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking to overturn President Joe Biden’s mask mandate for public transport,…

EPISD Board leaves mask rule in place; lifts student travel ban

February 15, 2022 7:05 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees updated some Covid-19 policies but has left the mask rule in place. Among the changes, the board…

New data show US drug epidemic is deadlier than ever, but preventing overdoses is an uphill battle

February 16, 2022 11:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Drug overdose deaths have doubled over the past six years, soaring in recent months amid the Covid-19 pandemic and…

New data show US drug epidemic is deadlier than ever, but preventing overdoses is an uphill battle

February 16, 2022 11:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Drug overdose deaths have doubled over the past six years, soaring in recent months amid the Covid-19 pandemic and…

My ‘dry’ January: What I learned from a month without social media

February 16, 2022 2:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacque Smith, CNN I deleted Instagram and TikTok. I logged out of Facebook and Twitter. I vaguely remembered I still had a Snapchat account and…

Canada eases Covid-19 testing rules for vaccinated travelers

February 15, 2022 2:40 PM CNN Newsource

By Paula Newton and Paradise Afshar, CNN Canada is easing Covid-19 testing regulations for travelers, the country’s health minister announced…

Experimental brain surgery may help some people overcome drug addiction

February 15, 2022 4:38 PM CNN Newsource

By Caleb Hellerman When her son bounced up the steep stone steps and through the door of the house he shared with his mother and father, Gina…

Experimental brain surgery may help some people overcome drug addiction

February 15, 2022 4:38 PM CNN Newsource

By Caleb Hellerman When her son bounced up the steep stone steps and through the door of the house he shared with his mother and father, Gina…

Covid-19 daily case rates plunge to one-sixth the record high reached a month ago. But thousands are still dying from Covid-19 every day

February 15, 2022 4:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips and Holly Yan, CNN While new Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations keep tumbling, more than 2,000 Americans are still dying every…

Covid-19 daily case rates plunge to one-sixth the record high reached a month ago. But thousands are still dying from Covid-19 every day

February 15, 2022 4:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips and Holly Yan, CNN While new Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations keep tumbling, more than 2,000 Americans are still dying every…

People with autism or ADHD are more likely to die early, review says

February 15, 2022 2:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Having autism or ADHD could come with a higher risk of dying earlier than normal, according to new research. Several previous…