FDA may review MDMA for the treatment of PTSD
Originally Published: 12 DEC 23 19:42 ET By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has been asked to review MDMA, or…
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The education requirements for the fastest-growing health care jobs
Incredible Health outlined the educational requirements for fast-growing occupations in health care. The takeaway? Many don’t require a…
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New Mexico Supreme Court weighs whether to strike down local abortion restrictions
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court is weighing whether to strike down local abortion restrictions by…
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A common abortion pill will come before the US Supreme Court. Here’s how mifepristone works
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer Medication abortion is the preferred method of ending pregnancy in the U.S., and one of the two drugs used —…
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After recalls and infections, experts say safer eyedrops will require new FDA powers
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Repeated recalls of eyedrops are drawing new attention to the limited powers U.S. regulators…
Continue Reading The Supreme Court will rule on limits on a commonly used abortion medication
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to take up a dispute over a medication used in the most…
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In hypochondria paradox, Swedish study finds a higher death rate in those who fear serious illness
By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer A large Swedish study has uncovered a paradox about people diagnosed with an excessive fear of serious illness:…
Continue Reading More people are using CBD products. There’s still little research on the benefits and risks
By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer A new survey shows 1 in 5 Americans used CBD in the past year. This is despite a lack of research on the benefits…
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Free dental cleaning, screenings available to El Pasoans at Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic will offer free screenings and cleanings for residents of the Borderplex community…
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Here’s what we know about a Texas woman’s battle for an abortion
CNN By Zoe Sottile, Ashley Killough and Ed Lavandera, CNN (CNN) — In one of the most high-profile abortion cases since the fall of Roe V. Wade,…
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The Supreme Court rejects an appeal over bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has refused to take up a case about whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion…
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Anthony ISD nurse retires after 48 years of employment
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –After dedicating nearly half a century to looking after the wellbeing of Anthony ISD students, District Nurse Marlene White…
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New Mexico’s delegation outraged at removal of expanded nuclear radiation compensation from proposal
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — All members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation expressed outrage with the U.S. House leadership’s move to block…
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Texas attorney general petitions state supreme court after woman who sued the state was granted permission for an abortion
Originally Published: 08 DEC 23 17:26 ET Updated: 08 DEC 23 17:39 ET By Ashley Killough and Ed Lavandera, CNN (CNN) — Texas Attorney General Ken…
Continue Reading Pregnant woman in Kentucky sues for the right to get an abortion
By BRUCE SCHREINER and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A pregnant woman in Kentucky filed a lawsuit Friday demanding the…
Continue Reading FDA approves two gene therapies for sickle cell, bringing hope to thousands with the disease
CNN By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration approved two gene-based treatments for sickle cell disease Friday,…
Continue Reading Chronic fatigue syndrome is not rare, says new CDC survey. It affects 3.3 million U.S. adults
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials on Friday released the first nationally representative estimate of how many U.S.…
Continue Reading Deaths from tainted cantaloupe increase to 3 in U.S. and 5 in Canada
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer A salmonella outbreak tied to tainted cantaloupe has now killed eight people _ three in the U.S. and five in…
Continue Reading Maternal mortality rate is much higher for Black women than white women in Mississippi, study says
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Black people make up about 38% of Mississippi’s population. But a new study says…
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El Paso Congresswoman urging USDA to adopt new livestock regulation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar is trying to get a new USDA rule implemented that would protect downed…
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El Paso fifth grader wishes for a new kidney this Christmas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Most children ask for presents under the tree and over-stuffed stockings with holiday goodies. And while some…
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ABC-7 at 4: Bringing awareness to Alzheimer’s disease
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — In a recent study, El Paso ranked 10th in the country for those 65+ living with Alzheimer’s disease. Bringing awareness to…
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Biden administration to send free COVID tests to schools nationwide this winter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In another effort to get Americans to test for COVID-19 this winter, the Biden administration announced it would…
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TTUHSC honors cancer warriors, raises $67,750 for hundreds of life-saving screenings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Gloria Sanchez was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer following a screening in January 2022. She was one of…
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The Air Force is expanding a review of cancers for service members who worked with nuclear missiles
By TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force is expanding its study of whether service members who worked with nuclear missiles…
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OxyContin maker’s bankruptcy deal goes before the Supreme Court, with billions of dollars at stake
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday is hearing arguments over a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would…
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Some Gadsden ISD campuses transition to remote learning as Sunland Park, Santa Teresa residents continue to see water quality issues
Update: The Gadsden Independent School District announced Saturday that some of its campuses will transition to remote learning due to the water…
Continue Reading 26 kids were buried alive in California. A new CNN Film shows how one plotted their escape – and what happened years later
CNN By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — In 1976, gunmen stormed a school bus carrying 26 children – ages 5 to 14 – and their bus driver in…
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The dangers of winter coats and car seats; how to keep your children safe
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — To protect our little ones when it’s cold out, we bundle them up, but winter coats and car seats can be a dangerous…
Continue Reading One identical twin went vegan while the other didn’t. See what happened
Originally Published: 30 NOV 23 11:00 ET Updated: 30 NOV 23 19:12 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better:…
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