Study Suggests Adequate Sleep May Prevent or Fight COVID-19
(KYMA, KECY) – In addition to wearing a mask, washing your hands and social distancing, some scientists believe getting a good night’s rest could…
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RCBH to offer free breast cancer screenings
Regional Center for Border Health (RCBH) will be offering free mammograms for women as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.…
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Election Stress Disorder Spreading Across US As Therapist Warns Anxiety Worse Than 2016
(KYMA, KECY) – A new round of election stress disorder is spreading across the U.S., according to experts. They say the tension is even worse this…
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14M tons of microplastics on sea floor, study finds
What a new study finds.…
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Mexicali Sees High Demand and Turnout For Free Flu Shot
Mexicali residents say they look forward to the flu shot to prevent…
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Pro-life groups protest against legalizing abortion in Mexicali
Pro-life groups in Mexicali expressed their dissatisfaction with legalizing…
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White House nixes updated FDA guidelines on vaccine approval
The White House has blocked new Food and Drug Administration guidelines on bringing potential vaccines for COVID-19 to market that would almost…
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3 win Nobel medicine prize for discovering hepatitis C virus
Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discovering the liver-ravaging hepatitis C virus, a breakthrough that led to cures for…
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Researchers look into why Alzheimers affects Latinos more frequently
(KYMA, KECY) – A first of it’s kind, large scale study, into Alzheimer’s disease is underway in North Texas. Researchers at the UNT Health Science…
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1 in 3 parents won’t get flu shots for their child during Covid-19, study finds
(CNN) – One-third of American parents have no plans to get their children vaccinated for the flu this year, according to the National Poll on…
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Gov. Ducey orders capitol dome to be lit purple for domestic violence awareness
Agencies, businesses, and communities are encouraged to light their buildings and homes purple this October as a symbol of support for victims and…
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Arizona’s lack of mental health care providers underscored as COVID-19 increases depression, anxiety
Arizona ranks close to last in the nation when it comes to available mental health care providers – a problem that’s been underscored during a…
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The first known person to be cured of HIV dies
The first known person to be cured of HIV dies after a five-month battle with…
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Genetic testing available for local cancer patients
Yuma Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC) Cancer Center created a program that gives local cancer patients access to genetic testing at…
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Salmonella outbreak found in at least 10 states
Federal officials are issuing a warning of salmonella cases linked to dried mushrooms from a Southern California company.…
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Vietnam police confiscate used condoms ready to be sold as new
Police in Vietnam has confiscated an estimated 345,000 used condoms which had been cleaned and resold as…
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How can I tell the difference between the flu and COVID-19?
Body aches, sore throat, fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, and headaches are symptoms shared by the…
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Fall Prevention Month aims to protect local seniors
September is Fall Prevention month and local experts have tips to help protect your loved…
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American Red Cross in Yuma in need of volunteers
The American Red Cross Yuma is still in need of volunteers as it continues to send existing volunteers to work in the disaster…
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Thyroid medications recalled
More thyroid medicines are recalled for being too weak, according to the…
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