Health
Weight loss surgery has long-term benefits for people with diabetes, study finds
Originally Published: 27 FEB 24 11:32 ET By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — Bariatric surgery, also called weight loss surgery, leads to better blood…
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What an IVF doctor who’s undergone the process wants you to understand
CNN By Andrea Kane, CNN Editor’s note: This special episode of “Chasing Life: Paging Dr. Gupta” is about In vitro fertilization (IVF) and what…
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ABC-7 Listens: Viewer wants sports director Adrian Ochoa to take off his green bracelet
EL PASO, Texas – It’s commonplace for television news anchors to face criticism for their on-air appearance. One ABC-7 viewer was concerned by the…
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Del Sol Medical Center patient shares life-saving heart procedure journey
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As American Heart Month draws to a close, Del Sol Medical Center patient Mike Menager shares his remarkable journey of…
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Journey to kidney transplant, helping others navigate kidney disease
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso man in need of a kidney transplant is now taking matters into his own hands and holding a fundraiser to help…
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ABC-7 at 4: Goat Yoga hits the Sun City
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — Goat yoga is a fitness craze that is spreading like wildfire. Like many of you, I get tired of going to the gym all the time…
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Tips for Borderland Residents Suffering from Dry Skin
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In the battle against dry skin, Dr. Adrian Guevara, a local dermatologist at Epiphany Dermatology, provides valuable…
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February celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month in El Paso
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is recognizing the importance of oral health in children by celebrating National Children’s Dental Health…
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Success and Spirit: Highlights from the El Paso Marathon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Marathon recently showcased a range of races, including the full marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1…
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Hospitals of Providence unveils new weight loss center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The Hospitals of Providence East Campus has unveiled its new Weight Loss Center East, offering more patients access to…
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Smoking drugs now linked to more overdose deaths than injecting drugs, report finds
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The percentage of overdose deaths linked to smoking drugs rose sharply in recent years, overtaking…
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Family of man named in LCPD officer death grieves, asks for forgiveness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The family of the man Las Cruces police say stabbed an officer, killing him, are extending condolences to that officer’s…
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Rare case of human plague identified in Oregon, likely spread by pet cat, health officials say
Originally Published: 13 FEB 24 11:13 ET By Jacqueline Howard and Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — A person in Deschutes County, Oregon, has been…
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Washington Post: CDC to ease Covid-19 isolation guidance
CNN By Jamie Gumbrecht and Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to shift its Covid-19…
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Cheese, yogurt and dairy recall: Here’s a list of items linked to Listeria outbreak
Originally Published: 12 FEB 24 13:43 ET By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — Multiple large retailers, including Costco and Trader Joe’s, have…
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Millions of people have long Covid, including children and pregnant people, studies show
Originally Published: 12 FEB 24 17:55 ET Updated: 12 FEB 24 18:18 ET By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Millions of people deal with Covid-19…
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Health officials urge residents to get flu vaccine as peak season approaches
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Borderland doctors are encouraging residents to get their flu vaccines, warning of a potential uptick in cases soon.…
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How to fight dementia, according to neurologists
CNN By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — When my mother was in her 80s, her daily call to her older brother always started with the same question:…
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Medication abortion via telehealth is just as safe and effective as with a clinic visit, study shows
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Research has long found that medication abortion is safe and effective, but a new study shows that to be…
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Senate panel grills pharmaceutical CEOs on drug prices: ‘You bear a measure of responsibility’
CNN, POOL, KSL By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — US senators and pharmaceutical CEOs faced off in a hearing Thursday about why prescription…
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New ways of thinking about body image and health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today’s society is often fixated on idealized body standards and many find themselves struggling with negative body image.…
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5 things to know for Feb. 6: Presidential race, Immigration, Royal family, Gaza, Space tourism.
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Phone companies are shifting away from copper landlines in a sweeping move that will most likely impact…
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King Charles III has cancer, Buckingham Palace announces
By Emily Shapiro February 5, 2024, 11:04 AM King Charles III, 75, has cancer, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday. “During The King’s recent…
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Weight gain in children and adults linked to 100% fruit juice, study says
Originally Published: 16 JAN 24 11:00 ET Updated: 16 JAN 24 20:30 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better:…
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Preterm birth rate in the US is rising, study finds, but the reasons are a mystery
Originally Published: 02 FEB 24 06:49 ET Updated: 02 FEB 24 15:29 ET By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The rate of preterm births in the United…
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Breast Cancer Warrior’s Journey: A Triumph of Early Detection and Community Support
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gloria Sanchez, a breast cancer survivor, attributes her triumph to life-saving preventive programs at Texas Tech University…
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5 key life skills you can learn from Martha Stewart
WCHS, CNN By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — For millions of people over many decades, Martha Stewart has been the go-to in learning how to…
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