Health
Horses, birds infected with West Nile Virus in Doña Ana County
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Eight horses and two birds have been infected with the West Nile Virus in Doña Ana County, as well as Los Alamos,…
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Federal lawmakers looking to protect workers from extreme heat
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The U.S. agency that sets workplace safety standards is under growing pressure to issue a federal rule that would…
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El Paso ranked worst in the country for therapist-availability for certain demographics
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The country is facing a shortage of mental health professionals, according to multiple industry experts. According to one…
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Fox family donates $25,000,000 to benefit new El Paso cancer center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso businessman Steve Fox and his family are making a $25,000,000 donation to benefit Texas Tech University Health…
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FDA approves postpartum depression pill; Borderland experts discuss future use
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Postpartum depression impacts a fair portion of new mothers, and the National Institutes of Health are concerned about…
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WIC Breastfeeding awareness campaign shares resources with El Paso nursing mothers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — To kick off National breastfeeding month Texas WIC is emphasizing breastfeeding for the month of August by sharing resources…
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FDA approves first postpartum depression pill in the US
Originally Published: 04 AUG 23 19:19 ET Updated: 04 AUG 23 19:56 ET By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has…
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Mother reportedly dies from drinking too much water
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Authorities say a woman in Indiana died after drinking too much water, too fast. A Good Morning America report said…
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso offers Borderland students free mental support
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many schools are coming back in session across the Borderland, and for multiple districts — students have the option to get…
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Second El Pasoan infected with Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A second El Pasoan has Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus (WNV). The City of El Paso Department of Public Health announced the…
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El Paso stroke survivors use dance to heal physically and emotionally
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso stroke survivors have found healing in the form of dance. “A stroke can affect anyone. It doesn’t matter. The age,…
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As FDA reviews postpartum depression pill, Borderland resources offer support
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For many new mothers, mental health during and immediately after childbirth is a major concern. An estimated one in eight…
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The City of El Paso offers free vaccines for children
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As the school season approaches, the City of El Paso Public Health Department is taking proactive measures to ensure children…
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These 8 habits could add up to 24 years to your life, study says
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Heart Health: Reducing food insecurity in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The American Heart Association collaborates with local organizations and retailers to increase access to nutritious foods and…
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5 low-impact activities to keep you moving during midlife and beyond
NNOXX compiled a list of low-impact activities to integrate into your busy schedule using a variety of news and athletic…
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El Paso’s guide to staying hydrated amid scorching summer heat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is set to see it’s 36th consecutive day of triple digit weather on Friday, July 21st. This stretch of severe heat…
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Remembering Tony Bennett: legendary singer and Alzheimer’s advocate
(KVIA) — When talking to Life magazine, Frank Sinatra once called him the best singer in the industry. Today, Tony Bennett died at the age of 96.…
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Migraines & El Paso’s extreme heat: Triggers, protection and prevention
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Extreme heat can wreak havoc on your health — and for migraine sufferers, it can lead to days of intense pain. Stress is…
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Hiking in the heat: how to stay safe
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department says this past month alone, they have responded to 5 distress calls related to heat and hiking.…
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Nearly two years after Texas’ six-week abortion ban, more infants are dying
By Isabelle Chapman (CNN) — Texas’ abortion restrictions – some of the strictest in the country – may be fueling a sudden spike in infant…
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El Paso health officials announce first reported West Nile Virus case
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s first reported case of Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus Disease (WNV) this season has placed a 50-year-old man in the…
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Borderland school district trains all staff in Mental Health First Aid
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many of us know someone who is struggling with their mental health — but it’s not always clear how to help or get them to…
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FDA approves antibody to protect infants from RSV
Originally Published: 17 JUL 23 12:56 ET Updated: 17 JUL 23 14:42 ET By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — This fall, parents and pediatricians will have…
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UTEP research examines mental health stigma in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — What attitude does the Hispanic community hold toward mental health on the U.S./Mexican border? A group of researchers and…
Continue Reading With new therapies that promise to slow Alzheimer’s disease, researchers race to reform how patients are diagnosed
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Remember these words: Rose, Chair, Hand, Blue, Spoon. Draw a clock. Name as many animals as you can in one…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center EL Paso celebrates its 10th Anniversary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech Health Sciences Center El Paso was established as a standalone university within the Texas Tech system in 2013…
Continue Reading WHO declares widely used sweetener aspartame a possible cancer cause, but intake guidelines stay the same
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — For the first time, a semi-independent committee for the World Health Organization said Thursday that it’s…
Continue Reading Aspartame, cancer and other health risks: What you need to know
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The discovery wasn’t intentional — just sloppy safety practices. Chemist James M. Schlatter was hunting for…
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