Try this Earth-friendly diet: How to shop, cook and eat to fight climate change
There is no avoiding it — we have to eat every day. And as the effects of climate change become increasingly evident, the choices we make about…
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Children born at high altitudes may be stunted in growth and development, study finds
Children born at 5,000 feet or more above sea level are typically smaller at birth and more likely to remain stunted than those born at lower…
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Dona Ana County has 10 of state’s 76 new virus cases
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico reported 76 new confirmed Coronavirus cases and two additional deaths as of Monday. The…
Continue Reading Caffeine consumption not safe during pregnancy, new study says. Some experts disagree
There is no safe level of caffeine for a developing fetus, so women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy should abstain from coffee and other…
Continue Reading Acute anxiety: Internet searches for key words spiked to all-time high early in pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic gained traction in the United States, internet searches for key words related to panic attacks and acute anxiety spiked.…
Continue Reading WHO: Kids 5 and under should not have to wear masks
Children 5 and under should not be made to wear masks during the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization and UNICEF said Monday. Very…
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Researchers confirm 1st case of man contracting Covid-19 twice
A 33-year-old man living in Hong Kong had Covid-19 twice this year, according to preliminary research out of China. The pre-print…
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4 virus deaths, 145 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced four new virus deaths Monday morning. The death toll now stands at 394 in…
Continue Reading Safely ramp up exercise intensity: How to reboot your workout routine
Now that we’re six weeks into our series, we’ve laid a solid foundation for a consistent workout program that includes mobility, strength…
Continue Reading US FDA announces emergency authorization for convalescent plasma to treat Covid-19
The US Food and Drug Administration on Sunday issued an emergency use authorization for convalescent plasma to treat Covid-19, saying the…
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Dona Ana County has only 4 new virus cases, no deaths
SANTE FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico reported 98 new confirmed Coronavirus cases and two additional deaths as of Sunday. The two…
Continue Reading Coronavirus hasn’t stopped groups from gathering, but it has led to grim consequences
Despite frequent warnings from health officials that big gatherings can spread Covid-19, large groups continue to congregate across the United States…
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El Paso sees no new virus deaths for 1st time in weeks, marking milestone moment
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County’s coronavirus death toll held steady Sunday morning as health officials reported no new fatalities. It marked a…
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‘That man is a miracle’: Las Cruces father celebrating 2nd victory over rare form of cancer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A win over cancer is an amazing feat by any stretch of the imagination. However, one family man in Las Cruces is reflecting…
Continue Reading Try this night walk: A listening adventure for you and your kids
As my 4-year-old son and I set off to explore the natural sounds of our neighborhood at night, I reminded myself to be more like a butterfly flitting…
Continue Reading Nearly 70,000 lives could be saved in the next 3 months if more Americans wore masks, researchers say
Another 134,000 people could die in the US from Covid-19 by December if no further safety measures are mandated — and the actual number…
Continue Reading Dona Ana County has 1 of New Mexico’s 4 new virus deaths for 38 total
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Saturday reported 213 new confirmed Covid-19 cases and four additional deaths, one of…
Continue Reading A silver lining to the pandemic: At-home care helps patients detect life-threatening illnesses
The coronavirus pandemic might have a silver lining. With fewer in-person medical appointments and more virtual ones, patients are monitoring their…
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Where Dona Ana County needs to be to open up nursing homes in pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– With businesses slowly being opened across the country, one community will be under a microcope until their numbers reach a…
Continue Reading CNN en Español’s Dr. Elmer Huerta volunteered for a coronavirus vaccine trial. Here’s why
Not enough Blacks and Latinos are participating in US vaccine trials to fight Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. CNN en Español…
Continue Reading El Paso approaches 400 virus deaths as daily fatalities reported for over a month
EL PASO, Texas — Saturday morning’s news release from the El Paso Department of Public Health started the same way these announcements have every…
Continue Reading Despite effort, enrollment of minorities for coronavirus vaccine trial is lagging
Moderna, the first company to launch large-scale clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine, has enrolled minorities at levels more than three times…
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Biden tells ABC News: ‘I would shut country down’ to halt virus spread if scientists recommended it
WASHINGTON, DC — Former Vice President Joe Biden said in an exclusive interview with ABC News on Friday that as president, he would…
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As hospitalizations continue to dip, Texas tops 11,000 virus deaths – with over 1,000 added this week
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas surpassed 11,000 coronavirus deaths on Friday and reported more than 4,600 confirmed new cases, while the number of patients…
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Parents can now check virus data on Texas, El Paso childcare centers
EL PASO, Texas– For the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19, parents can now check the cases reported at their children’s childcare…
Continue Reading Schools shouldn’t shut everything down, but opt for short-term suspensions during pandemic, CDC says
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines for schools Friday as children across the country return to the classroom.…
Continue Reading Master body-weight movements: How to reboot your workout routine
In Part I of this seven-part fitness series, we started our journey by learning how to strengthen our mind-body connection and practice breathing to…
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CDC updates school guidelines for Covid-19 pandemic
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its school guidance Friday. The update adds more details to existing guidelines that will…
Continue Reading NM sees 150 new virus cases: Albuquerque area has more than twice as many as Doña Ana County
SANTA FE, New Mexico — State health officials on Friday reported 150 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, bringing the state’s total to 24,095…
Continue Reading A 6-year-old girl is the youngest person to die of Covid-19 in Florida, state says
A 6-year-old girl from Hillsborough County became the youngest person to die from coronavirus complications in Florida, health officials said. The…
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