How to safely celebrate Passover and Easter this year: Dr Wen’s advice
Passover begins this Saturday, and Easter will soon be upon us. As more people are getting vaccinated, people are wondering what activities are safe.…
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Dangerous Covid-19 variants could mean all bets are off on the road to normalcy, expert warns
The evidence that Americans are gearing up for a return to normal life is growing apparent. States are relaxing capacity restrictions for public…
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The CDC is tracking a recent uptick in Covid-19 cases. Its chief says spring breakers and eased restrictions concern her
Top US health officials say they’re encouraged by the accelerating Covid-19 vaccinations. But not enough Americans are fully vaccinated yet to…
Continue Reading US government stops distribution of Eli Lilly Covid-19 antibody treatment due to spread of coronavirus variants
The US government in coordination with Eli Lilly said it will no longer distribute the Covid-19 monoclonal antibody therapy bamlanivimab for use on…
Continue Reading When will kids and teens be vaccinated against Covid-19?
With more than 44 million people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in the United States, many adults are hopeful that a more normal life is on the…
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‘We continue to make great progress’: Weekly Check-in with TTUHSC’s Dr. Michelson
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every week, ABC-7 anchor Mauricio Casillas will speak to Dr. Edward Michelson. Dr. Michelson is the chairman of the…
Continue Reading New legislation would reduce toxic heavy metals in baby food
US lawmakers announced they will propose a new bill to limit the amount of heavy metals contained in baby food after a congressional investigation…
Continue Reading ‘One mistake after the other.’ How AstraZeneca went from pandemic hero to villain
After teaming up with Oxford University, AstraZeneca produced a safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine in just nine months, a huge achievement that will…
Continue Reading EU proposes vaccine controls as ‘raid’ in Italy uncovers millions of AstraZeneca doses
The European Union proposed tighter controls on the export of Covid-19 vaccine doses on Wednesday, marking the latest spat between the bloc and the…
Continue Reading If you’ve gained weight during the pandemic, you’re not alone. Here’s what to do about it
Some people may have gained more than 1.5 pounds on average per month during Covid-19 shelter-in-place orders last March and April. Forty-five out of…
Continue Reading How many Covid-19 vaccine doses are in play now — and what to expect next
As vaccine eligibility begins to open up nationwide, the United States is likely to head into April with at least 196 million Covid-19 vaccine doses…
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El Pasoans Fighting hunger prepares to launch region’s first ‘Food FARMacy’ program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It is not uncommon for a Borderland resident to have an underlying health condition. A new El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food…
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5 virus deaths, 168 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials reported five new coronavirus-related deaths and 168 new cases Thursday morning. El Paso’s pandemic…
Continue Reading Africa’s second coronavirus wave was much worse than the first, analysis shows
The second wave of the coronavirus pandemic has hit Africa much harder than the first wave, a new analysis has shown. Daily new infections across the…
Continue Reading What to do if you’re vaccinated but your kids aren’t — Dr. Wen’s advice
Between 2 million and 3 million Covid-19 vaccines are administered in the United States every day. That means many parents are being vaccinated but…
Continue Reading Using the sounds we miss to find comfort and community during a pandemic
When the pandemic hit, the partners behind Maverick, a local bar in Monterrey, Mexico, found their business empty. In response, Oscar Romo and René…
Continue Reading How boys suffer from gender stereotypes — author Emma Brown weighs in
When it came to raising her daughter, Emma Brown trusted her instincts. Determined to combat the stereotypes deployed against girls from birth, she…
Continue Reading Covid-19 variants make reopening more dangerous, infectious disease expert says
The emergence of Covid-19 variants makes reopening efforts in the United States a riskier proposition, an infectious disease expert said Wednesday.…
Continue Reading New AstraZeneca report says vaccine was 76% effective in preventing Covid-19 symptoms
Drug giant AstraZeneca updated its data on how well its coronavirus vaccine works, saying late Wednesday the vaccine showed 76% efficacy against…
Continue Reading Advocates for the elderly call on Biden administration to do more to vaccinate seniors against Covid-19
In early April, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention program that delivered Covid-19 vaccines to long-term care facilities should be…
Continue Reading US will see 27 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine this week, White House says
A total of 27 million Covid-19 vaccine doses will be distributed across the United States this week, the White House said Wednesday. So far about a…
Continue Reading Counties with large Asian, Black or Hispanic populations had higher number of Covid-19 cases, CDC says
Counties in the United States with large Black, Asian and Hispanic populations were hit harder by Covid-19 in the early months of the pandemic,…
Continue Reading Is it ever OK to jump the vaccine line? We asked an ethicist
Months before the US Food and Drug Administration even authorized the first Covid-19 vaccine, there were many conversations and debates going on…
Continue Reading 7 in 10 people hospitalized for Covid-19 have not fully recovered five months after discharge, study says
Seven in 10 people hospitalized for Covid-19 have not fully recovered five months after discharge, a new study finds. The Covid survivors continued…
Continue Reading Health experts still fighting vaccine hesitancy as eligibility expands
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the state of Texas expands vaccine eligibility, health experts are hoping more people will opt to get the COVID-19…
Continue Reading A year fighting a global pandemic leaves US hospitals in shambles, new report finds
Burned out medical staff suffering from trauma and in some cases PTSD, the erosion of public trust in hospitals, and frustration over the…
Continue Reading 22 new virus deaths reported in El Paso as hospitalizations dip below 200
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso health department reported 22 new coronavirus-related deaths and 172 new cases Wednesday. The pandemic death…
Continue Reading Prepare your kids mentally for the transition back to school
For many parents whose children have attended school online for the better part of a year, mass vaccinations could mean looking ahead to what life…
Continue Reading Apple cider vinegar and weight loss — what the experts say
The claims are everywhere: If you add apple cider vinegar to your daily diet, it will help you lose weight. “Helps maintain a healthy weight…
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