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You should be eating citrus this month

February 22, 2022 9:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Casey Barber, CNN Who else needs a pick-me-up as we move through the last few weeks of winter? While a beach vacation might not be possible for…

As Omicron cases fall, doctors anxiously await possible surge of dangerous child complication MIS-C

February 22, 2022 5:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN After the Omicron coronavirus variant made a record number of US children sick in January, children’s hospitals across…

Queen cancels virtual engagements as she is still experiencing mild Covid symptoms

February 22, 2022 4:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Max Foster and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II canceled her planned virtual engagements on Tuesday as she continues…

Infertility treatments raise risk of heart and pregnancy complications, study finds

February 22, 2022 3:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN If you are one of the millions of women who plan to use infertility treatments to have a baby, be aware that new research…

Sexual harassment and assault linked to high blood pressure in women, study says

February 22, 2022 3:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Women who experience sexual violence, workplace sexual harassment or both have a higher long-term risk of developing high…

Dr. Paul Farmer, global health giant, dies at 62

February 21, 2022 1:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Dr. Paul Farmer, a physician who championed global health and sought to bring modern medical science to those most in need…

El Paso Covid-19 deaths, cases drop for CDC week 7

February 21, 2022 11:15 AM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas – The number of recorded Covid-19 deaths for the past week went down again from the previous week; the deaths spanned three months.…

Carnival Cruises relaxing mask mandates March 1

February 21, 2022 9:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Lilit Marcus, CNN Carnival Cruises will be relaxing its mask rules. A release from the company indicated masks will be recommended but not…

The muscly guy at the gym may be at risk for an eating disorder, experts say

February 21, 2022 6:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN When Ryan Sheldon told his family he had an eating disorder, they chuckled in confusion. When he brought it up to his…

Blind community faces at home COVID testing challenges

February 20, 2022 10:53 PM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas– Across the region the blind community is struggling to take at home COVID-19 tests alone. According to the vice president of the El…

Eating veggies won’t protect your heart, study says, but critics disagree

February 20, 2022 10:19 PM CNN Newsource

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…

‘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

February 20, 2022 10:24 AM CNN Newsource

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…

What are the new Covid-19 rules for kids? Our expert weighs in

February 20, 2022 12:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN Parents are experiencing whiplash. After two years of pandemic restrictions, several states — including California,…

A fourth Covid-19 shot might be recommended this fall, as officials ‘continually’ look at emerging data

February 19, 2022 4:42 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As the world approaches the second anniversary of the declaration of the Covid-19 pandemic by the World Health…

Tweens and teens explore the power of pronouns

February 19, 2022 5:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Villano, CNN Words mean everything to 13-year-old Amelia Blackney. At a younger age, Amelia was most definitely a “she.” The…

Female lions at El Paso Zoo recover from Covid-19

February 18, 2022 5:43 PM David Gonzalez

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…

Ivermectin doesn’t prevent severe disease from Covid-19, new study finds

February 18, 2022 1:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The antiparasitic drug ivermectin doesn’t prevent severe disease from Covid-19 any more effectively than symptom…

Covid-19 hospitalizations average $4,000 in out-of-pocket costs per visit, research says

February 18, 2022 12:11 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Measures to protect patients hospitalized with Covid-19 from financial liability have been rolled back by most insurers in…

Developmental milestones for children have changed for the first time in nearly 20 years

February 18, 2022 10:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Infants and toddlers should be screened more for developmental delays, according to updated US guidelines released…

Kids with insomnia might have it until adulthood, study says. Parents can help

February 18, 2022 6:07 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Middle-school children fall prey to fatal fentanyl overdoses

February 18, 2022 5:10 AM CNN Newsource

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.…

Middle-school children fall prey to fatal fentanyl overdoses

February 18, 2022 5:10 AM CNN Newsource

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.…

Child under 5, with underlying health conditions, dies in El Paso due to Covid-19

February 17, 2022 5:04 PM David Gonzalez

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…

New Mexico ends indoor mask mandate; LCPS, GISD follow with lifting mandates, relaxed rules

February 17, 2022 2:30 PM David Gonzalez

UPDATE: Las Cruces Public Schools – Effective immediately, masks will be optional while district officials evaluate current COVID-safe practices. For…

As BA.2 subvariant of Omicron rises, lab studies point to signs of severity

February 17, 2022 12:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The BA.2 virus — a subvariant of the Omicron coronavirus variant — isn’t just spreading faster than its…

NMSU fires 43 employees due to non-Covid-19 compliance

February 17, 2022 12:03 PM Wil Herren

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…

A new drug shows promise against respiratory virus, study shows

February 17, 2022 11:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN A new antiviral medication against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, appears to be safe and lowered viral levels and…

A new drug shows promise against respiratory virus, study shows

February 17, 2022 11:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN A new antiviral medication against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, appears to be safe and lowered viral levels and…

Recurring dreams that tend to be negative can be stressful.

Why you keep having the same dream

February 17, 2022 5:50 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Sleep apnea and snoring: 8 warning signs to look for

February 17, 2022 5:50 AM CNN Newsource

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…