A woman’s eggs choose lucky sperm during last moments of conception, study finds
“Swipe right. Swipe left.” On an evolutionary level, the finger flick of choice in the human mating game is often influenced by…
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El Paso City Council rejects plan to reopen Scenic Drive daily to pedestrians for summer
UPDATE: El Paso City Council on June 9th has voted down a proposal to reopen Scenic Drive on a daily basis to pedestrians for the summer from July…
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Coronavirus spread by asymptomatic people ‘appears to be rare,’ WHO official says
The spread of Covid-19 by someone who is not showing symptoms appears to be rare, Maria Van Kerkhove, the World Health Organization’s technical…
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Infections at Otero Prison changes virus outlook for New Mexico; state epidemiologist departs
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A spike in statewide infections over the past week tied to an outbreak at prison facilities in Otero County has changed the…
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El Paso hospitals to receive 9 more cases of virus treatment Remdesivir
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso hospitals will be getting more of an antiviral drug that has shown promise in the treatment of Covid-19. Texas Gov. Greg…
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Texas among states under-counting virus cases as infections spike
ATLANTA, Georgia — At least 28 states, including Texas, are not following U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on reporting…
Continue Reading Dr. Sanjay Gupta Answers Your Covid-19 Questions: Coronavirus podcast for June 9
Washing masks. House visits. Summer travel. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta tackles some recent questions on these topics from our…
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2 new virus deaths in El Paso; case total now surpasses 3,500
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported two new coronavirus deaths Tuesday morning. The death toll now stands at…
Continue Reading To slow down the pandemic, minorities in the Americas need better access to health care
People who are of African descent and other ethnic minorities and indigenous populations should have better access to culturally relevant health…
Continue Reading Probiotics don’t do much for most people’s gut health despite the hype, review finds
Whether contained in yogurt or stuffed into capsules and sold on pharmacy shelves, probiotics are popular among the health conscious, with millions…
Continue Reading Former Army medical research commander: It would be ‘terrible’ if political pressure rushed Covid-19 vaccine
A retired major general who helped develop vaccines and ran the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research warns that it “could be terrible”…
Continue Reading Gene study suggests coronavirus came to California multiple times
A new genetic study suggests the coronavirus was carried into California several times by travelers, and that the state missed several opportunities…
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Las Cruces adopts face mask requirement for retail & commercial businesses
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico— The Las Cruces City Council has approved a resolution requiring people to wear face coverings in retail and commercial…
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State probes El Paso nursing home as workers say they were denied PPE before virus outbreak
EL PASO, Texas — A west-central El Paso nursing home that has had numerous Covid-19 cases failed to provide adequate personal protective equipment…
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With Doña Ana County virus cases rising, health care workers are increasingly becoming infected
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Data from the New Mexico Health Department shows Covid-19 infections among health care workers in the state have spiked in…
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Interactive map of coronavirus testing sites in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Texans looking to be tested for the novel coronavirus can find sites on a statewide interactive map that is being overseen by the…
Continue Reading The US government’s supply of Covid-19 drug remdesivir runs out at the end of the month
The US government’s current supply of remdesivir, the only drug known to work against Covid-19, will run out at the end of the month, Dr.…
Continue Reading Keep an eye on your toddlers splashing in the pool. Drowning is the leading accidental cause of death for kids 1 to 4
Summer is a time of frolicking in the sun and splashing in the pool. But there’s a darker side to all the carefree fun: Pools and spas remain a…
Continue Reading As more Americans head out, 22 states are seeing jumps in new coronavirus cases
While states lift more restrictions and more Americans go out to socialize or protest, almost half of US states are seeing higher rates of new…
Continue Reading Just in time for summer, Florida’s seeing a surge in coronavirus cases. But there’s good news, too
First, the bad news: The number of new coronavirus cases reported in Florida each day has increased an average of roughly 46% over the past week,…
Continue Reading Shutdowns through early April prevented about 60 million US coronavirus infections, study says
If large-scale shutdown policies — such as ordering people to stay home and closing schools — were not implemented after the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Here’s where we stand on getting a coronavirus vaccine
While coronavirus keeps spreading and killing with impunity, the world waits for a vaccine that could quash the pandemic. But details and timelines…
Continue Reading The Future of Higher Education: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for June 8
The pandemic forced many American college campuses to close and move classes online. Some are now wondering whether the high cost of college tuition…
Continue Reading 1 new virus death; increase in ICU patients reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported one new coronavirus death and a double-digit increase in ICU patients on Monday.…
Continue Reading 4 ways families can ease anxiety together
During these turbulent times, the stress on families is palpable. Parents and children alike are feeling understandably anxious about their futures.…
Continue Reading Robin DiAngelo: How ‘white fragility’ supports racism and how whites can stop it
If you’re a white person in America, social justice educator Robin DiAngelo has a message for you: You’re a racist, pure and simple, and…
Continue Reading Negative thinking linked to dementia in later life, but you can learn to be more positive
Are you a pessimist by nature, a “glass half empty” sort of person? That’s not good for your brain. A new study found that…
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Matthew McConaughey delivers face masks to hospitals in Texas, including UMC in El Paso
UPDATE: Matthew McConaughey has wrapped up his delivery of face masks to Texas hospitals with a donation to University Medical Center in El Paso. UMC…
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El Paso tops 3,300 virus cases as hospitalizations drop to lowest level in 3 weeks
EL PASO, Texas — As El Paso County topped 3,300 confirmed cases of coronavirus on Sunday, news emerged that the hospitalization rate reached it’s…
Continue Reading My friend chose an assisted death in Switzerland. Her dying wish was to tell you why
Shortly after 11 a.m. on December 16, 2019, Cindy Siegel Shepler drew her last breath in a spartan room in Basel, Switzerland. The 62-year-old…
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