7-year-old takes first unassisted steps amidst debilitating diagnosis
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 7-year-old Victoria Rose De La Luz has been a fighter since before she was born. Born prematurely, she was diagnosed with…
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Emergency Aid Helps EPCC Students During the Pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA ) –During the COVID-19 pandemic, El Paso Community College (EPCC) some students faced unexpected financial challenges that…
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ABC-7 Xtra: New Covid-19 Vaccines coming to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The CDC is urging Americans to get the latest vaccine to protect against a new and stronger variant of Covid-19. Members of…
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A Smoke-Free Paso del Norte has new resources available to help prevent youth vaping
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Teen vaping is on the rise, according to the latest data from the CDC, more than 2.5 million young students in the United…
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‘An epidemic’: Syphilis rages through Texas, causing newborn cases to climb amid treatment shortage
By Karen Brooks Harper and Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune Sept. 13, 2023 “‘An epidemic’: Syphilis rages through Texas, causing newborn…
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Turmeric might help treat your indigestion, study shows
Originally Published: 11 SEP 23 18:30 ET Updated: 12 SEP 23 13:40 ET By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Editor’s note: Get inspired by a weekly roundup on…
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CDC recommends new COVID booster for all Americans over 6 months amid rising cases, hospitalizations
(ABC) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended all Americans aged 6 months and older receive the updated COVID booster on…
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El Paso named high-risk area for Alzheimer’s, especially for Hispanic and Black individuals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is one of the top 10 counties in the nation where populations are at high-risk for developing Alzheimer’s Disease,…
Continue Reading El Paso VA Launches Flu Vaccine Drive to Safeguard Veterans’ Health
In hopes of keeping people healthy, the El Paso VA hosted its first Saturday flu vaccine drive today. From 9 a.m. to noon the El Paso VA vaccinated…
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UTEP takes proactive measures to lower the risk of underage drinking
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Research has shown that the first six weeks of the semester are particularly vulnerable for first-year college students. They…
Continue Reading Driving while stoned leads to more traffic accidents in a country where marijuana is legal, new study says
Originally Published: 06 SEP 23 11:00 ET Updated: 06 SEP 23 13:36 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Being stoned behind the wheel can be more…
Continue Reading Eye-tracking tool may help diagnose autism more quickly and accurately, new studies suggest
Originally Published: 05 SEP 23 11:09 ET Updated: 05 SEP 23 11:36 ET By Jacqueline Howard and Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Most families of…
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ADHD linked to higher risk of developing mental disorders and attempted suicide, study finds
Originally Published: 05 SEP 23 18:30 ET Updated: 05 SEP 23 19:18 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Editor’s note: Editor’s note: If you or someone you…
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Immunize El Paso launches Flu Awareness Campaign
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Traditionally, the flu season peaks in January or February. However, last year El Paso experienced an early flu season peak in…
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It’s official: 2023 is El Paso’s hottest year on record
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The relentless heat continues, even as fall approaches. El Paso is seeing its hottest summer yet, smashing records and…
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“I just knew:” El Paso mother recounts daughter’s cancer diagnosis and near-death illnesses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Each September, ABC-7 focuses on a family who has had a child…
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September is Suicide Prevention Month, simple tools can support survival
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Each September, mental health supporters gather to try and lower the number of suicides across the country. It’s Suicide…
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Heart Health: COVID-19 cases increase in the borderland, how to stay protected
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – ABC-7 sits down to speak with Dr. Armando Meza, Chief of Infectious Diseases division at the Texas Tech University Health…
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The CDC shows Covid-19 cases are rising once again
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Covid-19 hospitalizations and deaths have gone up in recent weeks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…
Continue Reading Counterfeit pills involved in growing share of overdose deaths in the US, CDC study finds
Originally Published: 31 AUG 23 13:00 ET By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Overdose deaths reached record levels in the United States in recent…
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Narcan expected on store shelves next week, mental health and addiction can go hand in hand
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Next week, the anti-overdose medication known as Narcan is expected to hit store shelves across the country. This nasal…
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Dr. Berne’s expands eye drop recall over contamination concerns
Originally Published: 30 AUG 23 20:38 ET By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Berne’s Whole Health Products is expanding a recall of eye drop…
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso welcomes new nursing students
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Hunt School of Nursing took part in a White Coat…
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3M agrees to pay $6 billion to settle earplug lawsuits from US service members
NEW YORK (AP) — Chemical and consumer product manufacturer 3M said Tuesday it has agreed to pay $6 billion to settle lawsuits from U.S. service…
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Covid-19 has changed and so has our immunity. Here’s how to think about risk from the virus now
Originally Published: 28 AUG 23 07:55 ET Updated: 28 AUG 23 07:58 ET By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Covid-19 was never just another cold. We…
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UTEP School of Pharmacy holds white coat ceremony for largest graduating class
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The University of Texas at El Paso celebrated the School of Pharmacy, welcoming the largest class ever with a white…
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Heart Health: City of El Paso introduces biking program to get kids active
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With children back in school the City of El Paso is kicking off a pilot program to get kids more active this year. The…
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For one El Paso workout spot, mental health is key to overall wellness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The connection between mental and physical health is key to overall wellness. For El Pasoan Nanea Aidinian, owner…
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In the US, West Nile virus is leading cause of viral disease spread by insects, CDC study says
Originally Published: 24 AUG 23 16:23 ET By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — This summer has brought a flurry of warnings about cases of…
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Brain implants can help people with paralysis ‘speak’ through screens faster, more accurately than before, new studies show
Originally Published: 23 AUG 23 11:01 ET By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Jaimie Henderson had a single wish throughout childhood: for his…
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