El Paso teachers’ group wants Dr. Ocaranza removed as Health Authority
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso American Federation of Teachers said it has sent a letter to County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and Mayor Oscar Leeser…
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Manaus is collapsing again. Is a new coronavirus variant to blame?
The tense quiet outside the small hospital in Iranduba, Brazil, shattered when the ambulance rolled up. Inside, medics give a woman CPR in an…
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Anxiety robbing your sleep? A weighted blanket may help
After my sister gave me a weighted blanket for Christmas, it became the gift that I didn’t know I needed. It’s one of the best things…
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Despite advances, it will be ‘months’ before everyone who wants a vaccine can get one, task force says
The Biden administration’s Covid-19 team spent its first virtual briefing Wednesday addressing vaccine distribution problems and questions…
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New Mexico sees declining virus case counts, but more deaths – 6 in southern counties
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Overall, daily Covid-19 case counts and hospitalizations have been trending downward in New Mexico, but officials noted…
Continue Reading The son of polio vaccine creator Jonas Salk got the Covid-19 vaccine. He wants you to do it, too
As Dr. Darrell Salk waited in line to receive his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, he realized he had been in a similar situation about 60 years…
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Doña Ana County sees declining virus cases but remains in state’s red zone for restrictions
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Data released Wednesday showed seven counties showed significant improvements over the last two weeks when it came to…
Continue Reading Most common mistakes in online workouts that cause pain or injury
Virtual workouts have become increasingly popular due to Covid-19 restrictions. Online sessions allow you to bring your workout with you wherever you…
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CDC doesn’t know if new Covid-19 variants are causing rare complication in children
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday it does not know if the new Covid-19 variants are causing more cases of a rare…
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CDC says in-person learning amid pandemic possible with precautions
ATLANTA, Georgia — Many parents and caregivers remain worried about the safety of their children in schools amid the coronavirus pandemic, but…
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Analysis: My Covid-19 vaccine trial experience remains vital as vaccination rates are lagging
Over a month ago, I got injected with either a Covid-19 vaccine candidate or placebo from Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen unit. Since…
Continue Reading Your sleep could be dictated by the phases of the moon, a study says
The moon dictates the pushes and pulls of the tides, but it could also affect our sleep. As we head toward the first full moon of the year on…
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Oklahoma state officials are trying to return the state’s $2 million stockpile of hydroxychloroquine
Oklahoma state officials are trying to return the state’s $2 million stockpile of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine — which had been…
Continue Reading Alcohol and your heart: Just getting a buzz can trigger an irregular rhythm
The effects of alcohol on your heart can be immediate, triggering an irregular rhythm called atrial fibrillation or AFib, according to new…
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Where the top US school districts stand with virtual vs. in-person learning
In the effort to balance health, jobs and quality education, the nation’s biggest school districts are divided on how to teach students this…
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FDA puts all alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico on ‘import alert’ due to safety concerns
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has placed all alcohol-based hand sanitizers coming from Mexico on a countrywide…
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10 more virus deaths, 566 new cases in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s pandemic death toll increased to 1,661 Wednesday morning after the local health department reported 10 new…
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Regeneron says study shows its monoclonal antibody cocktail works against coronavirus variants
Tests on two different variants of the coronavirus show that one of the two monoclonal antibodies in Regeneron’s cocktail therapy can…
Continue Reading Southern New Mexico has 1 of state’s 14 virus deaths; 118 of 602 new cases
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Tuesday reported 602 new cases of coronavirus with 14 new deaths as Gov. Michelle Lujan…
Continue Reading Everyday activities are more dangerous now that new Covid-19 variants are circulating, expert says
Health officials are “extremely” worried about the new coronavirus variants that have been detected in the United States and what they…
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El Paso families find themselves dealing with tax forms of loved ones who died from Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — It’s a tax season unlike any other. More than 1,600 El Paso families have lost a loved one due to Covid-19 and some are now…
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Biden administration to buy enough doses to fully vaccinate all adult Americans by summer
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration is boosting purchases of coronavirus vaccines to deliver enough to protect 300 million Americans by the…
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Some El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies refusing to get vaccinated
EL PASO, Texas — During an El Paso County Commissioners Court meeting, Chief Tom Whitten of the Sheriff’s Office said over 80% of its deputies had…
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White House: US expects to deliver enough vaccine to states this summer for 2-dose regimen for 300M Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is boosting purchases of coronavirus vaccines to deliver enough to protect 300 million Americans by the…
Continue Reading White people are getting vaccinated at higher rates than Black and Latino Americans
Black and Latino Americans are receiving the Covid-19 vaccine at significantly lower rates than White people — a disparity that health…
Continue Reading California revamps vaccine delivery system to give state more control over who gets shots amid anger over slow rollout
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California is revamping its vaccine delivery system mid-stride, centralizing what has been a hodgepodge of county systems and…
Continue Reading Why swearing is a sign of intelligence, helps manage pain and more
Polite society considers swearing to be a vulgar sign of low intelligence and education, for why would one rely on rude language when blessed with a…
Continue Reading Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss, study finds
Increases in air pollution are linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss, according to a new study. Researchers from University College…
Continue Reading El Paso has 5 virus deaths, 654 new cases – highest increase in 2 weeks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced five new coronavirus-related deaths and 654 new cases Tuesday morning. It’s the highest,…
Continue Reading 8 myths about the Covid-19 vaccine — Dr. Wen explains
The United States crossed the terrible milestone of 400,000 deaths from coronavirus early last week, and there are currently over 2.1 million…
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