Guiding gender-atypical kids through puberty
My 11-year-old daughter and I cracked open a book I’d bought for her on puberty and changing female bodies. On the very first page it informed…
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Risk of ADHD may increase if expectant mother has autoimmune disorder, study says
Women with autoimmune disorders who become pregnant are significantly more likely to have babies that later develop attention deficit hyperactivity…
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Man in his 20s among 7 new virus deaths reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department announced seven new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. One of the victims was…
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States complain that demand for the Covid-19 vaccine is outpacing supply
Data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows there’s still a gap in the number of Covid-19 vaccines that have been…
Continue Reading Norway reviewing deaths of frail and elderly patients vaccinated against Covid-19
Doctors in Norway are investigating the deaths of 23 elderly patients who had received the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, looking into the…
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New Covid-19 cases declined 11% after hitting a peak last week
New Covid-19 cases in the United States have been trending down since hitting a peak last week, but experts say it’s too soon to be overly…
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Fire chief says El Paso won’t reach herd immunity goal until next year
EL PASO, Texas– More than 125,000 residents have registered to receive the Covid-19 vaccine so far. The hope was to reach a level of herd immunity…
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Just 1 new Doña Ana County virus death, 48 added cases
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico said 628 new coronavirus cases and 26 deaths were reported Monday. Only one of those…
Continue Reading Even a small portion of fried foods can increase risk of heart disease, study says
Eating fried foods may increase your risk for major heart disease and stroke, according to a new analysis of existing research. Compared to those who…
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Confusion for some around virus vaccination appointments at UMC
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso woman claims her elderly mother was turned away from getting a vaccination at University Medical Center…
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2nd case of UK’s highly-contagious virus variant found in New Mexico; 3rd case appears in Texas
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A second case of the highly-contagious variant of the coronavirus has now been detected in New Mexico and third case has…
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Expert sees ‘a ray of sunshine’ in Covid-19 battle, but deaths and variant cases are growing in the US
Despite a steady growth in coronavirus deaths, a medical expert says the United States now has an opportunity to “get a hold of the…
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Don’t delay key medical appointments in the pandemic — advice from Dr. Wen
As many people postpone necessary medical care due to the pandemic, medical professionals are worried that their patients will get sick or even die…
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Man ‘lived undetected in Chicago airport for three months’
A Californian man who was “scared to go home because of Covid” lived undetected in Chicago’s O’Hare Airport for three months,…
Continue Reading El Paso approaches 1,600 virus deaths; nearly 500 new cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported eight new coronavirus-related deaths and 496 new cases Monday morning. El Paso…
Continue Reading Today’s ‘Blue Monday’ depression peak isn’t real, but seasonal blues are. Here’s what to do about them
As if we needed any more reason to ruminate over pandemic life’s daily plights, today (January 18) is Blue Monday — the third Monday of…
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El Paso leaders understand frustrations, but say they’re working to vaccinate El Paso as efficiently as possible
EL PASO, Texas — Nelly Yanez says she was frustrated by what she saw when she went to take her 93-year-old father to get his Covid-19 vaccination at…
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Doña Ana County 2nd in state for new virus cases; 4 southern New Mexico deaths
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 751 new Covid-19 cases and 22 additional deaths. Four of…
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Nursing school enrollment in El Paso sees dramatic increase during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — As medical centers remain in need of backup all across the country, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso has…
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3 new El Paso virus deaths as pandemic fatality toll reaches 1,582
EL PASO, Texas — Health officials on Sunday morning reported three more coronavirus deaths, raising El Paso County’s pandemic’s death toll to 1,582.…
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Health care in Brazil’s Amazonas state in ‘collapse’ as Covid-19 infections surge
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro said Friday that “all means” are being made available to help the country’s largest state,…
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LA County records more than 1 million coronavirus cases
Los Angeles has become the first US county to report more than 1 million coronavirus cases, according to state officials. Some 14,669 new cases were…
Continue Reading How to modify popular yoga poses if you’re super inflexible
Contrary to popular belief, yoga isn’t just for the super flexible. However, trying to complete moves that are out of your comfort zone can be…
Continue Reading Doña Ana County sees triple-digit number of new virus cases, southern New Mexico has 5 more deaths
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico on Saturday reported 1,092 additional known Covid-19 cases and 36 additional deaths, increasing the…
Continue Reading States look for more Covid-19 vaccine doses as the nation’s death toll nears 400,000
States are racing to get Covid-19 vaccine supplies and distribution in order as the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Friday of…
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What to do if you miss the phone call from the City of El Paso to schedule your Covid-19 vaccine?
EL PASO, Texas — What happens if you register for your Covid-19 vaccine but then miss the phone call to schedule your appointment? It’s a concern…
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Don’t trash your stimulus money: IRS warns not to mistake your payment for junk mail
WASHINGTON, DC — Officials are warning Americans not to mistake their new pandemic economic stimulus payments for junk mail. The IRS says about 8…
Continue Reading How some states are administering Covid-19 vaccines at twice the speed of others
One month after the first dose was administered in the United States, Covid-19 vaccinations lag far behind early promises from the federal…
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Hot Pockets recalled because they may contain pieces of plastic, glass
WASHINGTON, DC — A large batch of pepperoni Hot Pockets product has been recalled by Nestle due to potential extraneous material contamination, ABC…
Continue Reading El Paso sees 15 new virus deaths, 543 added cases
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials announced 15 new deaths and 543 additional cases stemming from Covid-19 on Saturday morning. The latest…
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