Be Mindful: CDC says Texans often diagnosed as young adults
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new CDC report found roughly one in five U.S. adults has been diagnosed with depression at some point in their life.…
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Nearly 1 in 5 US adults have been diagnosed with depression and the prevalence varies dramatically by state, CDC report finds
(CNN) — The proportion of US adults who have ever been diagnosed with depression ranges greatly depending on where they live. A new report…
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A former Harvard morgue manager is accused of stealing, selling and shipping human body parts, indictment says
(CNN) — A former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing, selling and shipping human body…
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Be Mindful: Borderland mental health by the numbers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mental health can be an invisible struggle, with many suffering silence. By taking a closer look at the available statistics…
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Texas governor signs bill prosecuting fentanyl deaths as murder
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott is signing a bill at the Texas Capitol Wednesday. The new law will allow fentanyl deaths to be…
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El Paso plastic surgeon visits war-torn Ukraine to perform reconstructive surgery on injured children
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local plastic surgeon from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in El Paso recently made the trip to Ukraine to operate on…
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El Paso County Commissioners to vote on the issuance of Revenue Bonds to finance acquisition of former Legent Hospital facility
UPDATE: The commissioners today approved UMC going forward with the revenue bond to secure the new UMC surgical Hospital in East El Paso. The $55…
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Be Mindful: El Paso schools help students beat summertime blues
El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Summer vacation means students spend months away from classrooms, as well as the mental health support that schools provide.…
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Summer nears, city advises community to prepare for mosquito-borne disease season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – With warmer weather on the way, so are those pesky mosquitoes, but the Department of Public Health is urging residents to…
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Did you breathe in a lot of wildfire smoke? Here’s what to do next
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Smoke from more than 430 active wildfires in Canada spread south last week and led to the worst pollution the New…
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Effects of blue light exposure to your eye health, best practices
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – As smart-phones, tablets, and computers continue to take up more of people’s time and attention, concerns about blue light…
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Heart Health: Plaza Properties implements smoke free policy for apartment residents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Plaza Properties implements smoke free policy to promote a healthy living environment for all guests. According to Christine…
Continue Reading Wildfire smoke is bad for pets, too. Here’s how to keep them safe
By Rachel Ramirez and Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Across the United States and Canada, millions of people are navigating potentially harmful…
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Be Mindful: Rio Vista expands in El Paso with new outpatient wing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rio Vista Behavioral Health has expanded access to mental health support on their campus. The upgrades to the campus include…
Continue Reading Reanimated hearts work as well for transplants and could make more organs available for patients in need, study finds
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Researchers say they have been able to tap a new pool of organ donors to preserve and transplant their hearts:…
Continue Reading Reanimated hearts work as well for transplants and could make more organs available for patients in need, study finds
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Researchers say they have been able to tap a new pool of organ donors to preserve and transplant their hearts:…
Continue Reading How to minimize the health risks of wildfire smoke
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Millions of people in the US are under air quality alerts as smoke from Canadian wildfires sweeps through the…
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El Pasoan helping make golf more accessible to people with disabilities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Non-profit organization “Call Me ABLE” and world ranked one handed golfer Gianna Rojas, hosted a special event for media…
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Be Mindful: El Paso conference focused on senior well-being
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Adult Protective Services is hosting its 14th annual Crimes Against the Elderly Conference Wednesday. It’s…
Continue Reading Gun-related deaths reached record levels in the US in 2021, report says
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The gun violence epidemic in the United States was deadlier than ever in 2021, according to a new report from…
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Las Cruces children receive new school garden, learn to cook fresh produce
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — La Semilla Food Center built a brand new garden for the students at Monte Vista Elementary School in Las Cruces. The…
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Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms
(CNN) — More and more adults are taking over-the-counter melatonin to get to sleep, and some may be using it at dangerously high levels, a study…
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The significant association between weight loss and premature death in older adults in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As much as people may celebrate their own weight loss, it is not always healthy. A new study shows weight loss in older…
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Las Cruces upholds city-mandated 300-foot buffer zone for cannabis businesses
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — City Council voted to uphold the existing buffer zone around cannabis businesses in city limits. That zone requires…
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Simpler hysterectomy may improve quality of life for some women with cervical cancer, study finds
(CNN) — A late-stage trial of women with cervical cancer at low risk of progression found that having a simple hysterectomy instead of a radical…
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Emergency rooms prepare for trauma season as summer arrives
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The weather is warming up, and while you may be planning your vacations, emergency room doctors are preparing for what they…
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City of El Paso Hosts Free Drive-Thru Pet Wellness Clinic Sunday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The City of El Paso hosts a free drive-thru pet wellness clinic Sunday. It’s happening from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 301 George…
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New pediatric urgent care unit open in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Children’s Hospital hosted the grand opening of their urgent care geared specifically towards children in Far…
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Be Mindful: Personal connection can help seniors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s Elder Abuse Prevention Month. It’s a chance for better understanding of the issues faced by older people — and the…
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El Paso native showing off her weight loss journey to thousands on social media
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Savannah Crosby or “@beingsavv” on TikTok is an El Paso native and Bel Air High School graduate who is making a name for…
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