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Initial strategy of vaccinating only known monkeypox contacts was ‘doomed to failure’ in the US, experts say

July 30, 2022 7:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN There is growing concern that the United States may have lost its chance to contain the monkeypox virus, as the nation has…

Fort Bliss soldier prepares for pull-up charity event

July 30, 2022 5:41 PM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas– Bradley Rushmore, Fort Bliss soldier and founder of Rushmore Foundation is preparing for a toy drive for the El Paso Children’s…

Why you should reach out to old friends

July 30, 2022 8:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Fadem, CNN Thinking of reaching out to old friends but nervous it will be awkward or that they won’t appreciate it? You should make…

This doctor reversed heart disease. Now he wants to do it for Alzheimer’s

July 30, 2022 1:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN In 1990, internal medicine specialist Dr. Dean Ornish did what no other doctor had been able to do: He published results of a…

‘We need vaccines, and we need them yesterday’: Frustration builds in LGBTQ community over government response to monkeypox

July 29, 2022 5:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN When Samuel Garrett-Pate went to get a monkeypox vaccine a couple of weeks ago, it took hours in line, filling out paperwork,…

Dealing with separation anxiety, and back to school worries amplified by the pandemic

July 29, 2022 4:26 PM Erik Elken

Editor’s Note: Dr. Carla Alvarado will be in the studio Saturday night for a special half-hour show to dive more into separation anxiety and how…

As monkeypox spreads, health experts urge Texas universities to prepare for outbreaks

July 29, 2022 2:08 PM Texas Tribune

Over the last two years, universities across Texas and the rest of the country have worked hard to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on their campuses…

Updated Covid-19 booster shots could be available in September

July 29, 2022 10:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Naomi Thomas, CNN Moderna and Pfizer booster shots updated to target Omicron coronavirus subvariants could be available in early fall, pending…

Maximize your walk routine with mindful movement in nature

July 29, 2022 9:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Stephanie Mansour, CNN With summer weather and the sun shining, getting outside for some fresh air is highly appealing right now. Whether you head…

Maximize your walk routine with mindful movement in nature

July 29, 2022 9:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Stephanie Mansour, CNN With summer weather and the sun shining, getting outside for some fresh air is highly appealing right now. Whether you head…

Maximize your walk routine with mindful movement in nature

July 29, 2022 9:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Stephanie Mansour, CNN With summer weather and the sun shining, getting outside for some fresh air is highly appealing right now. Whether you head…

Maximize your walk routine with mindful movement in nature

July 29, 2022 9:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Stephanie Mansour, CNN With summer weather and the sun shining, getting outside for some fresh air is highly appealing right now. Whether you head…

Tips to help your kids build a morning routine before first day of school

July 29, 2022 5:26 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — Many Borderland kids will be waking up to that early morning alarm starting Monday, but it’s definitely something they’re not going…

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…