Audit shows U.S. sent $1.4B in virus relief payments to dead people
WASHINGTON, DC — Nearly 1.1 million coronavirus relief payments totaling some $1.4 billion went to dead people, a government watchdog reported…
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON, DC — Nearly 1.1 million coronavirus relief payments totaling some $1.4 billion went to dead people, a government watchdog reported…
Continue ReadingMonths ago, as the coronavirus was first spreading across the country, public health officials warned of the heightened risk it posed to older…
Continue ReadingThe age of women giving birth climbed as infant death rates declined in the United States between 2000 and 2017, according to a new report from the…
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
Continue ReadingThe coronavirus pandemic has moved into younger populations across much of the US, a change that could mean less serious illness and lower rates of…
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health on Thursday morning announced three more people had died from Covid-19, bringing the…
Continue ReadingIf you’re serious about protecting yourself — and others — from the very real dangers of Covid-19, you’re wearing a mask when you go…
Continue ReadingOne of the top concerns we hear from listeners is whether it’s safe for grandparents to visit their grandchildren in person. CNN Chief Medical…
Continue ReadingOne person has died and 86 have been put into the hospital in the latest outbreak of salmonella connected to pet poultry, the US Centers for Disease…
Continue ReadingCalifornia, the most populous US state and the first to implement a statewide lockdown to combat the coronavirus outbreak, is setting daily records…
Continue ReadingStates have responded to the threat of Covid-19 in jails and prisons with “gross negligence,” according to the ACLU and the Prison Policy…
Continue ReadingIf you’re reserved and anxious or depressed, you might want to call your mom and ask her what you were like as a baby. Why, you ask? The…
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas — As the number of Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations continues to climb, the Texas Department of Emergency Management said it’s…
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas — As coronavirus cases surge across Texas, setting daily records for new infections and hospitalizations, ABC News confirmed…
Continue ReadingWant to get a better night’s sleep? Get ready to spoon and snuggle with your spouse, partner or loved one all night long — a new study has…
Continue ReadingCIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mexico confirmed 947 more coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, with nine of those occurring in the city of Juarez and 14 in…
Continue ReadingCalifornia, Texas and Florida all set records for the number of new coronavirus cases in one day, which one expert said is not due just to increased…
Continue ReadingALPINE, Texas — A priest in Alpine has been diagnosed with Covid-19, the Catholic Diocese of El Paso announced Wednesday. Rev. Edilberto “Beto…
Continue ReadingAfter thousands of lawsuits from cancer patients or their estates, the company behind Roundup weed killer is settling most of the current and…
Continue ReadingSANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico reported 156 more coronavirus cases around the state Wednesday, along with four additional…
Continue ReadingThe NBA, which hopes to restart the season July 30, says it is offering players a ring whose maker claims it can track a user’s health data and…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea has been widely praised as a Covid-19 success story. How did they do it? CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to CNN…
Continue ReadingA spring break trip to a Mexican beach resort last March led to 64 cases of coronavirus, but proper contact tracing, quarantine and isolation got the…
Continue ReadingThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China have launched a Phase 3 clinical trial of a coronavirus vaccine, according to the China National Biotec…
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas — As Covid-19 continues to spread in El Paso, city leaders are launching a new campaign to improve the health of residents in the…
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The number of active coronavirus cases reached a new peak in El Paso Wednesday. The Department of Public Health reported 132…
Continue ReadingHaving empathy for other people goes a long way in fostering strong relationships. In fact, empathy is a fundamental building block for conflict…
Continue ReadingCyberbullying is linked to a variety of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, not only in victims but cyberbullies as well, according to a new…
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been more concerned about your health lately, you might be wondering if taking a nutrition supplement containing vitamins, minerals…
Continue ReadingLAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After losing his uncle to Covid-19, a Las Cruces city councilman is urging the public to wear masks and prevent the loss of…
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