2 new virus deaths; over 50% of El Pasoans ages 12+ fully vaccinated
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced two new coronavirus-related deaths and 50 new cases Thursday. The latest…
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Drinking any amount of alcohol causes damage to the brain, study finds
There is no such thing as a “safe” level of drinking, with increased consumption of alcohol associated with poorer brain health,…
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Getting more Americans vaccinated is going to be a lot of work, expert says. But it’s critical in our battle against Covid-19.
The US is reporting some of the lowest Covid-19 metrics in nearly a year and officials say we’re finally turning the corner. But vaccination…
Continue Reading Average Covid-19 cases are the lowest they’ve been in nearly a year. Vaccines can push them even lower, officials say
Covid-19 vaccines have proven a tremendous ally in America’s battle against the virus — but there’s more work to do. “For the…
Continue Reading Do you have to take off your mask? Dr. Leana Wen explains
Will you or won’t you take off your mask? The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines on May 13 that fully…
Continue Reading Covid-19 booster shot will likely be needed within a year of vaccination, Fauci says
While the world may be opening up because of the increase in Covid-19 vaccinations, top medical experts say there may be another round of shots…
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Hundreds of LCPS students get Covid-19 vaccination shots
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — For the first time, students 12 years or older received their vaccination in the Las Cruces Public School District on…
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32 of 33 New Mexico counties now at least restrictive virus level
SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico Department of Health Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins, Human Services Department Secretary Dr. David Scrase, and…
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Abbott signs Texas law banning abortions as early as 6 weeks
AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed a law that bans abortions in Texas before many women even know they are pregnant…
Continue Reading 10 reasons why young, healthy people really do need to get vaccinated
Young adults are now steering the course of this pandemic as the biggest spreaders of coronavirus. But many say they don’t plan to get…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccine rollout for ages 12 to 15 is ‘better than expected,’ health officials say
Appointment slots are quick to fill. Excited grins are hidden behind masks. Syringes are filled and shots are ready to go into arms. The rollout of…
Continue Reading Cholera Fast Facts
Here’s a look at cholera, an acute diarrheal infection that has killed thousands of people worldwide. Facts Cholera is contracted by consuming…
Continue Reading Man in his 20s sole new virus death reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department announced Wednesday that a man in his 20s with underlying health issues has died of Covid-19.…
Continue Reading El Paso expert says getting vaccinated can help slow emergence of new variants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As COVID-19 continues to spread worldwide, new variants continue to emerge across the globe. Health experts say the…
Continue Reading Is pandemic purgatory worse than a lockdown? Here’s how to end your languishing
I recently went to pick up a gift card for a friend at a restaurant and came across an unseemly sight. The joint was packed to the rim with people,…
Continue Reading About 60% of American adults have had at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine, including more people of color
The US has reached a “landmark day” in the Covid-19 pandemic as 60% of American adults have gotten at least one dose of a coronavirus…
Continue Reading Slow uptake of Covid-19 vaccine in rural areas could hinder the end of the pandemic, CDC says
People who live in rural areas have an increased risk of hospitalization and death from Covid-19, yet as of April, the vaccination rate in rural…
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Texas ending mask mandates in schools starting in June
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that public schools must end mask requirements starting in June and ordered Texas’ cities and…
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El Paso leaders hold Covid briefing, say mask mandates at local government facilities are lifted
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s top city and county leaders held a joint news conference during the noon hour Tuesday to provide an update on the…
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Mexico says border travel restrictions with U.S. due to Covid now extended through June 21
WASHINGTON, DC — Travel restrictions across the U.S.-Mexico border have now been extended through at least June 21, according to Mexico’s foreign…
Continue Reading The digital world is built on advertising. How do we help kids navigate it?
When I was a child in the 1980s, advertisements showed up in predictable ways: as 30-second video spots during TV shows, audio ads on the radio, or…
Continue Reading 5 ways to repair a friendship (or leave it behind if toxic)
When a friendship hits a stumbling block, how do you know whether to work on the relationship or let it go? It can be tempting to let a friendship…
Continue Reading Most states require parental consent for Covid-19 shots for ages 12 to 15, but not all. Here’s the list.
Nearly all states require some form of parental or guardian consent for vaccine providers to administer Covid-19 shots to people ages 12 to 15, a CNN…
Continue Reading US task force lowers recommended age to start colorectal cancer screening to 45
The US Preventive Services Task Force on Tuesday lowered the recommended age to start screening for colon and rectal cancers from 50 to 45. The task…
Continue Reading 2 El Paso virus deaths, 76 cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department announced two new coronavirus-related deaths and 76 new cases Tuesday morning. Both fatality…
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‘Your child’s feelings matter’: New resource to help Texas parents with child anxiety, depression
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many can see the light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. But after more than a year of…
Continue Reading More places in the US lift mask mandates. One local leader says the honor system is already not working
Several days since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said fully vaccinated Americans can — for the most part — ditch their…
Continue Reading The CDC was too cautious about what vaccinated people can do, doctors say. Now pendulum has swung in the opposite direction
At first, the news sounded great: Fully vaccinated Americans don’t need to wear masks indoors, with just some exceptions, the US Centers for…
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Gov. Abbott to end $300-a-week federal jobless benefit for Texans
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas on Monday joined the growing number of states that will stop paying the federally funded $300 in extra…
Continue Reading New York won’t require masks or social distancing for fully vaccinated people starting Wednesday
New York will adopt the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines to not require masks or social distancing for vaccinated…
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