Health Archives

Testing for coronavirus expanded to patients who have a doctor’s order, CDC says. US cases top 200

March 5, 2020 8:53 PM CNN

As the number of cases and deaths from novel coronavirus increase across the United States, federal health officials are expanding testing for the…

Watch: New Mexico health officials hold coronavirus forum at Las Cruces City Hall

March 5, 2020 10:37 AM Brianna Chavez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico Department of Health updated Las Cruces city leaders, local healthcare providers and the public on the…

El Paso Emergency Management prepares for the spread of coronavirus

March 5, 2020 5:55 PM Nick Patrick

EL PASO, Texas — The spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus has continued worldwide. While health experts continue to say the virus spreading to El Paso…

Gov. Abbott says Texas labs can now test for coronavirus, but capacity remains limited

March 5, 2020 1:15 PM Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — Six Texas public health labs are now capable of testing for the new coronavirus, state officials announced Thursday, as the…

Using olive oil instead of these foods could add years to the life of your heart, study says

March 5, 2020 6:21 PM CNN

The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are renowned: Lots and lots of veggies, fruit, fish and olive oil have been shown to strengthen bones,…

It’s a hoax: No, a Las Cruces middle school student is NOT infected with coronavirus

March 5, 2020 3:29 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A bogus social media post claiming a confirmed case of coronavirus at Lynn Middle School in Las Cruces is completely false,…

Replace red meat with plant protein or dairy to live longer, two new studies suggests

March 5, 2020 2:27 PM CNN

Need more reasons to start trying meat-free Mondays? How about going full vegetarian? According to the results of two preliminary studies, eating…

Dance, garden and swim your way to a better brain as you age, study says

March 5, 2020 2:02 PM CNN

Walking, gardening, swimming, dancing and other leisurely activities may prevent brain shrinkage in older adults, a new study finds. To examine the…

The 27 most downright odd lines from Donald Trump’s interview with Sean Hannity

March 5, 2020 11:20 AM CNN

Amid criticism of his handling of the coronavirus in the United States, President Donald Trump sought out the comfort of an old friend on Wednesday…

1,000 New Yorkers are being asked to self-quarantine after officials report a new cluster of coronavirus cases

March 5, 2020 6:55 AM CNN

The biggest city in the United States is now a search zone for anyone who had close contact with five people recently diagnosed with novel…

Half of new colon and rectal cancer diagnoses are now in people age 66 and younger, report finds

March 5, 2020 5:30 AM CNN

Colon and rectal cancer cases are on the rise in young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. The report, published…

2 tested for coronavirus in New Mexico, but no confirmed cases yet as state bolsters prevention efforts

March 4, 2020 6:59 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s governor said Wednesday that two people in the state have been tested for coronavirus infection, with one…

There’s no evidence your pet can get sick from coronavirus. Here’s why one dog tested positive

March 5, 2020 3:04 AM CNN

They’re your furry best friend and a fixture of your home — but could your beloved cat or dog give you coronavirus? Last Friday, Hong…

FDA bans electrical shock devices used on people with developmental disabilities

March 5, 2020 1:07 AM CNN

Electrical shock devices meant to interrupt self-injurious or aggressive behavior have been banned by federal officials in a rare move. The only…

FDA requires boxed warning for asthma and allergy drug due to neuropsychiatric events

March 5, 2020 12:06 AM CNN

The US Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday it is requiring a boxed warning — the agency’s most prominent warning — for…

Cruise ship being held off at sea so authorities can test for coronavirus

March 4, 2020 8:52 PM CNN

As officials around the country urged local communities to think about ways to stop the novel coronavirus from spreading, California authorities said…

California’s governor declares state of emergency due to coronavirus threat

March 4, 2020 5:10 PM Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, California — California’s governor declared a statewide emergency on Wednesday due to the threat of coronavirus, becoming the…

An egg a day may be fine for you after all, a new study says

March 4, 2020 4:30 PM CNN

It’s health’s longest ping pong game: Eggs are bad — then good — then bad for your heart. According to a new study, the…

Fish oil supplements linked to lower risk of heart disease and death, study finds

March 4, 2020 4:30 PM CNN

Taking fish oil as a dietary supplement has a history dating back centuries, but whether it really has a positive effect on our health has been a…

El Paso, New Mexico health officials announce arrival of coronavirus test kits

March 4, 2020 4:22 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Health Department and the New Mexico Department of Health now have the capacity to test for COVID-19 with tests kits…

It’s not just secondhand smoke that is dangerous. Thirdhand smoke can be, too

March 4, 2020 2:49 PM CNN

You can tell the dude sitting next to you in the movie theater is a smoker or vaper; you can smell it on his clothes. But since he’s not…

Congressman calls CDC’s plan to report number of US coronavirus tests ‘wholly inadequate’

March 4, 2020 5:15 AM CNN

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s developing a system to track the total number of people in the United States tested…

Number of coronavirus cases in Washington and California rises sharply

March 3, 2020 11:30 PM CNN

Of the more than 120 cases of novel coronavirus in the United States, at least 21 of them are in the Seattle area, according to King County health…

Not sure what the future holds for the coronavirus? Here is how 3 other infectious outbreaks ended

March 3, 2020 5:38 PM CNN

It has been more than a month since the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern.…

9 deaths have now happened in the U.S. from coronavirus

March 3, 2020 12:15 PM Associated Press, ABC News

SEATTLE, Washington — Tensions over how to contain the fast-spreading coronavirus intensified Tuesday in the United States as the death toll…

Don’t try to make your own hand sanitizer just because there’s a shortage from coronavirus

March 3, 2020 10:55 AM CNN

As anxiety surrounding the novel coronavirus swirls in the US, some stores are struggling to keep up with the demand for hand sanitizer. With the…

Diet soda by itself may not cause weight gain, study says, but combining with carbs can

March 3, 2020 9:20 AM CNN

In the black hole of bad news for diet soda lovers, there’s a tiny glimmer of light. The gloom set in when science showed drinking diet soda…

Low back and neck pain is costing us a fortune. Here’s how to stop

March 3, 2020 9:00 AM CNN

If you’re constantly seeking relief for bothersome back and neck pain, you’re likely not alone, according to a study published Tuesday in…

The potential mind-altering, life-extending benefits of spring cleaning

March 3, 2020 6:35 AM CNN

“I’m gonna wash that man right outta my hair,” sings Nellie, the female lead in the 1958 film version of the classic musical…

Las Palmas kidney transplant center director urging people to become organ donors

March 3, 2020 6:24 AM Nick Patrick

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso has a desperate need for organ donors, especially when it comes to kidneys. Joe Vidales, the Las Palmas kidney center…