Next-generation drug from Eli Lilly boosts weight loss to 24%, highest yet seen in trials
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — An experimental drug from Eli Lilly helped patients with obesity lose an average of 24% of their body weight over…
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Daily pill from Eli Lilly leads to 15% weight loss in mid-stage study, rivaling Wegovy results without the shot
(CNN) — Eli Lilly’s experimental pill for weight loss helped people lose an average of 15% of their body weight after 36 weeks on the highest…
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TTUHSC El Paso professor receives highest honor by Texas Medical Association
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- One of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso’s longest-serving professors and physicians received the highest…
Continue Reading Daily pill from Eli Lilly leads to 15% weight loss in midstage study, rivaling Wegovy results without the shot
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Eli Lilly’s experimental pill for weight loss helped people lose an average of 15% of their body weight after 36…
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988 crisis line overwhelmed nationwide, different story in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With an estimated 1 in 5 adults living with a mental illness, access to support is a key factor in treatment. One of…
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Frozen fruit sold at Walmart, Aldi, Trader Joe’s, Target, Whole Foods recalled over possible listeria contamination
(CNN) — Sunrise Growers has recalled frozen fruit products sold at chain stores nationwide over possible listeria contamination, the US Food and…
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City of El Paso activates cooling centers as triple-digit temperatures continue
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – With triple-digit temperatures forecasted throughout the weekend, the City of El Paso and the Office of Emergency…
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Maternal deaths in US hospitals are declining, study suggests, but birthing complications are rising
(CNN) — The rate of pregnant women dying of delivery-related causes in the hospital appears to have declined significantly – by more than 50% –…
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Report finds nationwide spike in preventable deaths, maternal mortality and medical bills
(CNN) — A new report puts US states’ health care systems on a scorecard, with Massachusetts coming out on top. But it also highlights alarming…
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Helping Heroes: Preventing PTSD in first responders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’re in an emergency — your first thought is likely to call 911. But if your job is to respond to the emergency, how…
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Parents should take children’s stomach pain more seriously, poll suggests
(CNN) — One in six parents say their child complains of tummy aches at least once a month, according to a national poll by C.S. Mott Children’s…
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Be Mindful: Elder mental health struggles can lead to suicide
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and for many older people, positive mental health can be a challenge. As people age, their…
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Be Mindful: CDC says Texans often diagnosed as young adults
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new CDC report found roughly one in five U.S. adults has been diagnosed with depression at some point in their life.…
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Nearly 1 in 5 US adults have been diagnosed with depression and the prevalence varies dramatically by state, CDC report finds
(CNN) — The proportion of US adults who have ever been diagnosed with depression ranges greatly depending on where they live. A new report…
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A former Harvard morgue manager is accused of stealing, selling and shipping human body parts, indictment says
(CNN) — A former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing, selling and shipping human body…
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Be Mindful: Borderland mental health by the numbers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mental health can be an invisible struggle, with many suffering silence. By taking a closer look at the available statistics…
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Texas governor signs bill prosecuting fentanyl deaths as murder
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott is signing a bill at the Texas Capitol Wednesday. The new law will allow fentanyl deaths to be…
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El Paso plastic surgeon visits war-torn Ukraine to perform reconstructive surgery on injured children
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local plastic surgeon from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in El Paso recently made the trip to Ukraine to operate on…
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El Paso County Commissioners to vote on the issuance of Revenue Bonds to finance acquisition of former Legent Hospital facility
UPDATE: The commissioners today approved UMC going forward with the revenue bond to secure the new UMC surgical Hospital in East El Paso. The $55…
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Be Mindful: El Paso schools help students beat summertime blues
El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Summer vacation means students spend months away from classrooms, as well as the mental health support that schools provide.…
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Summer nears, city advises community to prepare for mosquito-borne disease season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – With warmer weather on the way, so are those pesky mosquitoes, but the Department of Public Health is urging residents to…
Continue Reading Did you breathe in a lot of wildfire smoke? Here’s what to do next
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Smoke from more than 430 active wildfires in Canada spread south last week and led to the worst pollution the New…
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Effects of blue light exposure to your eye health, best practices
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – As smart-phones, tablets, and computers continue to take up more of people’s time and attention, concerns about blue light…
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Heart Health: Plaza Properties implements smoke free policy for apartment residents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Plaza Properties implements smoke free policy to promote a healthy living environment for all guests. According to Christine…
Continue Reading Wildfire smoke is bad for pets, too. Here’s how to keep them safe
By Rachel Ramirez and Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Across the United States and Canada, millions of people are navigating potentially harmful…
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Be Mindful: Rio Vista expands in El Paso with new outpatient wing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rio Vista Behavioral Health has expanded access to mental health support on their campus. The upgrades to the campus include…
Continue Reading Reanimated hearts work as well for transplants and could make more organs available for patients in need, study finds
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Researchers say they have been able to tap a new pool of organ donors to preserve and transplant their hearts:…
Continue Reading Reanimated hearts work as well for transplants and could make more organs available for patients in need, study finds
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Researchers say they have been able to tap a new pool of organ donors to preserve and transplant their hearts:…
Continue Reading How to minimize the health risks of wildfire smoke
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Millions of people in the US are under air quality alerts as smoke from Canadian wildfires sweeps through the…
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El Pasoan helping make golf more accessible to people with disabilities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Non-profit organization “Call Me ABLE” and world ranked one handed golfer Gianna Rojas, hosted a special event for media…
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