Health
Abortions provided by clinicians in the US dropped in the first half of 2025, report shows
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The number of abortions provided by clinicians in the United States has declined this year as the effects of…
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RAIZ Federal Credit Union grants El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation $25,000 for Ketogenic Epilepsy Therapy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — RAIZ Federal Credit Union granted the El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation $25,000. The grant supports Project KETO:…
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Group 1 Automotive gifts $300,000 to benefit Fox Cancer Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today Group 1 Automotive announced a gift benefiting Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Building Hope Capital Campaign, which…
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More than 99% of heart disease cases have a risk factor you can address before you get sick, study shows
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Before a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular disease hit, there are almost always warning signs,…
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New Mexico declares state’s measles outbreak over
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health declared the state’s measles outbreak over. The outbreak started on February 14,…
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FDA authorizes first eyeglass lenses to slow nearsightedness in children in the US
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized marketing of the first eyeglass lenses in the United…
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Why training your inner thighs matters more than you think
By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — When most people think of training their legs, they focus on quads, hamstrings and calves. The inner thighs rarely…
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She was the world’s oldest person, living to 117. What do her genes reveal about the secret of longevity?
By Issy Ronald, CNN When a supercentenarian, someone who is older than 110 years old, is interviewed, they are inevitably asked to share their tips…
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In doctors’ offices, the consequences of Trump’s comments on Tylenol and vaccines are immediately clear
CNN By Edith Bracho-Sanchez (CNN) — Hours after President Donald Trump’s announcement linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy with autism…
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In doctors’ offices, the consequences of Trump’s comments on Tylenol and vaccines are immediately clear
By Edith Bracho-Sanchez (CNN) — Hours after President Donald Trump’s announcement linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy with autism in…
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Most child firearm suicides in US are done with parents’ guns, research finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Suicide is a top cause of death among adolescents in the United States — second for children ages 10 to 14 and…
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El Paso Center for Diabetes celebrates grand opening of new facility
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Center for Diabetes celebrated the grand opening of its new facility located at 8700 Montana Avenue. The new…
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Medication abortion pill is safer than penicillin, Viagra and procedural abortion, CNN analysis shows
By Annette Choi and Way Mullery, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration’s health leaders are turning their focus to one of the common drugs…
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Parents must work through their own feelings to raise emotionally healthy kids, experts say
By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — If you’re a parent or guardian, you’ve heard about the importance of respecting your child’s feelings.…
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Federal agencies are studying safety of abortion drug mifepristone, driving new concerns about limits on access
By Meg Tirrell, Deidre McPhillips, Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration is reviewing evidence about the safety and…
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Experimental gene therapy found to slow Huntington’s disease progression, company says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — An experimental gene therapy was found to slow the progression of Huntington’s disease in a “pivotal”…
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What science says about leucovorin, the drug Trump touted for autism
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Six months ago, 4-year-old Jose Morales-Ortiz was struggling to say two-word sentences. Jose has severe autism,…
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What a new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo means for people in the US
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a new health advisory about the latest outbreak of…
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Second human plague case of the year reported in New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health just reported the state’s second human plague case of the year. The patient is a…
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As the administration focuses on autism, many in the community say they need support, not a ‘cure’
By Amanda Musa, Lily Hautau, Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, Gordon Ebanks, CNN (CNN) — At a very young age, Maxwell Huffman knew that he absorbed the…
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Dozens of pesticides enter the body through contaminated fruits and vegetables, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Eating a lot of fruits or vegetables with higher levels of pesticides may raise the levels of dozens of…
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There is no safe amount of alcohol when it comes to dementia, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Drinking any amount of alcohol increases your risk of dementia later in life, according to a new study that…
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Many Texas retailers can no longer sell THC to customers under 21
By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune Sept. 23, 2025 “Many Texas retailers can no longer sell THC to customers under 21” was first published by The Texas…
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New World screwworm case detected in Mexico 70 miles away from Texas border
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — The New World screwworm was detected less than 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid…
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ABC-7 at 4: UMC’s “Better Health 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk” Returns
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) — University Medical Center of El Paso invites the community to take part in this year’s Better Health 5k Run, 1 Mile Walk…
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Smart wellness goals are backed by science-based studies. Be part of one
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Resistance training could help me sleep better. Building incentives will help me exercise more. Good…
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What pregnant people should know about acetaminophen
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Pregnant people should not be afraid to take Tylenol, experts say, rebuking unproven claims made by the Trump…
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5 things to know for Sept. 23: Autism announcement, UN General Assembly, Hurricane Gabrielle, Artificial intelligence, Drones
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN Should older pilots be allowed to keep flying passenger planes? The mandatory retirement age of 65 has sparked ongoing…
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