Eating veggies won’t protect your heart, study says, but critics disagree
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Eating a plant-based diet has been shown to be very good for your heart and your overall health, as well as that of the…
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‘We’re doing everything we can to survive’: As the US looks to move on from Covid-19, high-risk and disabled Americans feel forgotten
By Christina Maxouris, CNN Tasha Nelson’s 10-year-old son held back tears when he heard the news. The two were in the car when the announcement…
Continue Reading What are the new Covid-19 rules for kids? Our expert weighs in
By Katia Hetter, CNN Parents are experiencing whiplash. After two years of pandemic restrictions, several states — including California,…
Continue Reading A fourth Covid-19 shot might be recommended this fall, as officials ‘continually’ look at emerging data
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As the world approaches the second anniversary of the declaration of the Covid-19 pandemic by the World Health…
Continue Reading Tweens and teens explore the power of pronouns
By Matt Villano, CNN Words mean everything to 13-year-old Amelia Blackney. At a younger age, Amelia was most definitely a “she.” The…
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Female lions at El Paso Zoo recover from Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas – Two female lions at the El Paso Zoo had Covid-19 in January. According to Zoo officials, Zari and Malika have recovered. Joe…
Continue Reading Ivermectin doesn’t prevent severe disease from Covid-19, new study finds
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The antiparasitic drug ivermectin doesn’t prevent severe disease from Covid-19 any more effectively than symptom…
Continue Reading Covid-19 hospitalizations average $4,000 in out-of-pocket costs per visit, research says
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Measures to protect patients hospitalized with Covid-19 from financial liability have been rolled back by most insurers in…
Continue Reading Developmental milestones for children have changed for the first time in nearly 20 years
By Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Infants and toddlers should be screened more for developmental delays, according to updated US guidelines released…
Continue Reading Kids with insomnia might have it until adulthood, study says. Parents can help
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…
Continue Reading Middle-school children fall prey to fatal fentanyl overdoses
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.…
Continue Reading Middle-school children fall prey to fatal fentanyl overdoses
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.…
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Child under 5, with underlying health conditions, dies in El Paso due to Covid-19
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…
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New Mexico ends indoor mask mandate; LCPS, GISD follow with lifting mandates, relaxed rules
UPDATE: Las Cruces Public Schools – Effective immediately, masks will be optional while district officials evaluate current COVID-safe practices. For…
Continue Reading As BA.2 subvariant of Omicron rises, lab studies point to signs of severity
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The BA.2 virus — a subvariant of the Omicron coronavirus variant — isn’t just spreading faster than its…
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NMSU fires 43 employees due to non-Covid-19 compliance
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…
Continue Reading A new drug shows promise against respiratory virus, study shows
By Brenda Goodman, CNN A new antiviral medication against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, appears to be safe and lowered viral levels and…
Continue Reading A new drug shows promise against respiratory virus, study shows
By Brenda Goodman, CNN A new antiviral medication against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, appears to be safe and lowered viral levels and…
Continue Reading Why you keep having the same dream
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…
Continue Reading Sleep apnea and snoring: 8 warning signs to look for
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…
Continue Reading 5 ways to recover from resolution mistakes
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,…
Continue Reading 2 truths and a lie about why you are butting heads with your teen
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The teenage brain undergoes a major renovation, and it can be a messy, stressful and uneven process. Although your…
Continue Reading More than 50 million households have received free government Covid-19 tests
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…
Continue Reading Hybrid immunity offers increased protection that is longer-lasting against Covid-19 reinfection, studies show
By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 mRNA vaccine provides an added layer of protection against reinfection for people who have been…
Continue Reading US government plans to make high-quality masks available for kids, White House adviser says
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.…
Continue Reading US government plans to make high-quality masks available for kids, White House adviser says
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.…
Continue Reading Texas sues Biden administration in longshot bid to overturn federal mask mandate for public transport
By Devan Cole, CNN The state of Texas filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking to overturn President Joe Biden’s mask mandate for public transport,…
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EPISD Board leaves mask rule in place; lifts student travel ban
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…
Continue Reading New data show US drug epidemic is deadlier than ever, but preventing overdoses is an uphill battle
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Drug overdose deaths have doubled over the past six years, soaring in recent months amid the Covid-19 pandemic and…
Continue Reading New data show US drug epidemic is deadlier than ever, but preventing overdoses is an uphill battle
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Drug overdose deaths have doubled over the past six years, soaring in recent months amid the Covid-19 pandemic and…
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