Area health experts believe the borderland is no different as more and more youth are attracted to the electronic cigarette trend. Read more

The term “electronic cigarette” refers to a battery-powered device that heats a tank or cartridge of liquid usually containing nicotine, flavorings and other chemicals, but not the cancer-causing tar found in tobacco cigarettes. Read more
The vaping increase was so precipitous that it was the largest annual jump in the use of any substance, including marijuana. Read more
To start, don’t panic and don’t go ballistic. Before you confront, educate yourself. Read more
I can still see my mother’s bright green eyes peering fearfully from above her gold-framed glasses when we heard the news. Read more
For years, many American businesses have provided wellness programs dedicated to encouraging employees to improve their physical health and fitness. Read more
Everyone has a moment in their lives when they receive a phone call that changes their life. For me, that call came in May 2018. My friend was watching “Dr. Oz” when she saw a segment on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy, a new proced… Read more
Allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. and more than 50 million Americans suffer from them each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more
It’s no surprise that the concept of self-care is getting a lot of traction in many health and wellness circles. Self-care can improve your mental and physical health and help you be more productive. Read more
The number of people with sexually transmitted infections has hit a 10-year high in El Paso. Read more
Location is everything. It’s a truism that applies not only to real estate, but also to biomedical research. Located along the U.S.-Mexico border, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso provides an early glimpse of what our nati… Read more
As a research/doctoral institution, the University of Texas at El Paso fosters a climate of scholarly inquiry, with a special focus on addressing major health issues that confront the U.S.-Mexico border region. Read more
We have all heard the news – obesity has reached epidemic levels. You or someone you know is likely to suffer from this complex, chronic disease. Read more
Fast food chains have tried for years to woo health-conscious diners by mixing lighter fare like salads with the usual burgers, fried chicken and shakes. Read more
El Pasoans are living longer – but a lot less healthy in several areas – than those in most other Texas counties, a health study shows. Read more
The health message is simple: Move. Read more
Are you looking for tangible ways to improve your health? Not sure where to start? Read more
For the millions of Americans aged 65 and older, Medicare is a critical source of health care. Read more
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