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What parents need to know about childhood obesity and what you need to know about monkeypox – Dr. Alozie explains

July 28, 2022 10:28 PM Mark Ross

EL PASO, Texas – This week, ABC-7 medical contributor Dr. Ogechika Alozie discusses America’s epidemic of childhood obesity, and what you need to…

Emergence Health Network – Back to School Special

July 20, 2022 4:08 PM KVIA-Newsroom

Editor’s note: The special airs Saturday, July 30 at 9:30 p.m. on ABC-7. Emergence Health Network, through its Texas System of Care El Paso…

With no federal emergency declaration, San Francisco and New York sound alarm on monkeypox

July 28, 2022 6:35 PM CNN Newsource

By Taylor Romine, Rob Frehse and Katherine Dillinger, CNN While federal officials weigh a nationwide public health emergency declaration around the…

At least 43 abortion clinics shut in month after Supreme Court overturned Roe, research says, with more likely to close

July 28, 2022 2:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen and Tierney Sneed, CNN At least 43 abortion clinics have shut their doors in the 30 days since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe…

At least 43 abortion clinics shut in month after Supreme Court overturned Roe, research says, with more likely to close

July 28, 2022 2:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen and Tierney Sneed, CNN At least 43 abortion clinics have shut their doors in the 30 days since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe…

Immunize El Paso hosts vaccine clinics before first day of school

July 28, 2022 1:14 PM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — With the start of school just a few days away, it’s time to check a couple things off your back to school checklist. For parents,…

Doctors should test levels of PFAS in people at high risk, report says

July 28, 2022 10:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Called “forever chemicals” because they fail to break down fully in the environment, perfluoroalkyl and…

Trying to lose weight and hitting a plateau? Time to learn about set point theory

July 28, 2022 8:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Many people who are dieting and exercising to intentionally lose weight will come up against the dreaded plateau. The…

Sprite’s iconic green bottles will be no more

July 28, 2022 6:46 AM Priscilla Duran

ATLANTA, Georgia — For decades, Sprite has been recognized by its green bottles and cans. Wednesday, Coca-Cola announced that it will be retiring…

Testing is crucial to getting monkeypox under control, but there’s a ‘shocking’ lack of demand

July 28, 2022 6:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent Testing for monkeypox, a crucial part of containing the growing outbreak, has gotten off to a…

WHO chief advises men who have sex with men to reduce partners to limit exposure to monkeypox

July 27, 2022 6:43 PM CNN Newsource

By John Bonifield, CNN The vast majority of cases in the growing monkeypox outbreak are among men who have sex with men, according to the World…

Bacteria that causes rare, serious illness melioidosis is endemic in parts of Mississippi Gulf Coast, CDC says

July 27, 2022 5:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Virginia Langmaid, CNN The bacteria that causes a rare, serious disease called melioidosis has been detected in water and soil samples in…

In a major boost to Democrats, Manchin and Schumer announce deal for energy and health care bill

July 27, 2022 3:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Manu Raju, CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin on Wednesday announced a deal on an…

Taking this popular vitamin won’t protect your bones, study finds

July 27, 2022 3:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Taking a higher dose of vitamin D to protect your bones isn’t necessary if you are a healthy middle-aged or older adult…

Reduce dementia risk with these food and activity choices

July 27, 2022 2:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Eating more natural, unprocessed food, keeping active and having a good social life are all ways you can fight off dementia as…

An additional 786,000 monkeypox vaccine doses will soon be available in the United States

July 27, 2022 11:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Amanda Sealy and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN After weeks of mounting frustration over limited supplies of monkeypox vaccines, about 786,000 additional…

Department of Justice Launches Abortion Rights Website

July 27, 2022 6:54 AM Priscilla Duran

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Justice Department has a new webpage that offers people help if they’ve been impacted by the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The…

Now should I worry about monkeypox? Our medical analyst explains

July 27, 2022 5:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN Monkeypox is spreading in the United States and around the world. There are at least 26,000 infections documented in over 80…

Now should I worry about monkeypox? Our medical analyst explains

July 27, 2022 5:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN Monkeypox is spreading in the United States and around the world. There are at least 16,000 infections documented in over 40…

Doctors say search for monkeypox cases needs to look beyond men who have sex with men

July 27, 2022 5:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The man came to an urgent care clinic in New York with red bumps on his skin in an area where he had a fair amount of hair.…

Testing is crucial to getting monkeypox under control, but there’s a ‘shocking’ lack of demand

July 27, 2022 5:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent Testing for monkeypox, a crucial part of containing the growing outbreak, has gotten off to a…

Millions of US children remain unvaccinated as BA.5 spreads and new school year looms

July 27, 2022 5:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Millions of school-age children in the United States are still unvaccinated against Covid-19 as many prepare for a return…

Indiana attorney general is investigating the doctor who provided abortion services for a 10-year-old Ohio rape victim, doctor’s lawyer says

July 27, 2022 2:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Sarah Boxer, Andi Babineau and Rob Frehse, CNN The Indiana doctor who provided abortion services for a 10-year-old girl who was raped is now being…

New studies agree that animals sold at Wuhan market are most likely what started Covid-19 pandemic

July 26, 2022 4:43 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN In June, the World Health Organization recommended that scientists continue to research all possible origins of the Covid-19…

New studies agree that animals sold at Wuhan market are most likely what started Covid-19 pandemic

July 26, 2022 4:43 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN In June, the World Health Organization recommended that scientists continue to research all possible origins of the Covid-19…

Exercise more than the recommended amounts for the longest life, study says

July 26, 2022 2:43 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN A longer life may mean scheduling in even more than the recommended amount of weekly exercise, according to a new study.…

Exercise more than the recommended amounts for the longest life, study says

July 26, 2022 2:43 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN A longer life may mean scheduling in even more than the recommended amount of weekly exercise, according to a new study.…

Little-known adeno-associated viruses may be key to unexplained hepatitis in kids, studies say

July 26, 2022 11:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Scientists in the United Kingdom say they’ve found “strong circumstantial evidence” linking an obscure type…

Napping and High Blood Pressure

July 26, 2022 6:56 AM Priscilla Duran

CNN– Taking a nap on a lazy afternoon can be relaxing and even refreshing but it could also be a sign of some health risks. A new study shows that…

More than 40% of parents of young kids say they will not get their child a Covid-19 vaccine, survey finds

July 26, 2022 3:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Virginia Langmaid, CNN New survey results published Tuesday by the Kaiser Family Foundation indicate that 43% of parents of children under 5 in…