New implant procedure at MountainView

MountainView Regional Medical Center has implanted a new form of pacemaker and says it is the first in southern New Mexico to do so. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the dual …

Mammos to Answers

One of the worst things a woman can hear is that a doctor has found a suspicious lump in her breast. Las Cruces businesswoman Marci Dickerson learned in the fall of 2022 that she had a …

Colon cancer is on the rise among young adults

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. With colon cancer on the rise in young adults, local medical centers are trying to do their part to warn people of the growing risk of the disease …

Cancer meets yoga

Cancer meets yoga in a new program that introduces yoga to cancer patients and survivors to help reduce stress, increase longevity of life, and improve body health overall. The program started …
“Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it.” ~ Oprah Winfrey Oprah’s motivational wisdom aside, running may not be for everyone, …
Barbara Toth is seen at a local restaurant with husband Jim, who narrowly survived a 2020 crash in which a truck struck him on his bicycle in Las Cruces.
A gathering for road traffic victims will gather on El Paseo Road Sunday afternoon, plus a sunset candlelight vigil at Las Cruces High School.
Dr. Kamran Kamali is seen in a classroom at the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine in Las Cruces.
Seeing his own mother fight breast cancer and survive helped Dr. Kamran Kamali choose breast surgery as a specialty, and it has guided his nearly 25 years of practice as a general surgeon, including …
The Las Cruces City Council unanimously accepted a $350,000 state grant to help pave the way for the development of active transportation pathways such as bike lanes and walking trails.  …
The Southwest Women’s Fiber Arts Collective (SWFAC), in collaboration with the Future Forge Makerspace, is starting an outreach program to help community members have clothes mended and learn …
This mockup of the new Metro Verde Arcadia Park was presented at the Las Cruces council meeting on Sept. 16, 2024.
The seeds of Las Cruces' newest park are taking root on the East Mesa. The Las Cruces City Council voted unanimously on Sept. 16 to reimburse a land developer for park construction as part of a …

Additional Body, Mind & Spirit

Health news for your family
This Summer, Don’t Let Dehydration Ruin Your Workout
This Summer, Don’t Let Dehydration Ruin Your Workout
(NewsUSA) - Exercising in the warmer weather is a welcome respite from winter, but summer workouts bring their own challenges, including dehydration.For most people, 64 ounces of water each day is …
Atorvastatin and the fight against high cholesterol: A lifesaving drug for millions
SaveHealth provides an in-depth look at cholesterol-fighting atorvastatin, its mechanism of action, clinical significance, and its impact in combating one of the most pervasive chronic health conditions of modern times.
Summer's arrival underscores the importance of skin protection
Northwell Health details how to keep your skin safe from harmful UV radiation and skin cancer as the weather gets warmer. 
Spring Forward into Summer with a Fresh Approach to Diabetes Management
Spring Forward into Summer with a Fresh Approach to Diabetes Management
(NewsUSA) - Spring is the season of fresh starts and new beginnings. As it draws to a close and we head into summer, we are taking a look at how the millions of Americans living with diabetes can use …
How innovative genomic testing is transforming early breast cancer care
(BPT) - When a woman receives a breast cancer diagnosis, the journey ahead can feel overwhelming. Breast cancer affects one in eight women in their lifetime, and while treatment options have advanced …
Lifestyle features from around the web

How one state reduced its overdose death rate by 32% in a year

Healthbeat reports New York state cut overdose deaths by 32% through increased harm reduction services and treatment, reflecting national trends.

How stress shapes cancer's course

Knowable Magazine shares how studies show psychological strain can accelerate tumors and asks if beta blockers slow them down.

19 photos of Juneteenth celebrations over the years

Stacker collected images of Juneteenth celebrations over the years that showcase how the holiday has changed, from 1970 to 2024.

What your first aid kit is missing that could make a big difference

Dimora Medical reports that many first aid kits are outdated. Essential additions include biofilm-disrupting cleansers for better wound care.

Think You Know What Dad Wants For Father’s Day? A New Survey Says—Think Again

A majority—83% of dads in Illinois—say they would love to receive a lottery ticket as a Father’s Day gift, a new survey finds.

(NAPSI)—Attention gift-givers: If you’re planning to buy socks, a tie, or a “#1 Dad” mug this Father’s Day, you might want to reconsider. According to a new statewide survey* commissioned …

Many women skip menopause treatment due to high cost, survey shows

GoodRx reveals that while most women spend less than $50 a month on menopause-related treatments, cost remains a major barrier, leading some to delay care or forgo treatment altogether.

Every 30 minutes, someone arrives at an ER with a gunshot wound, according to the CDC

The Trace  reports new data from the CDC shows that gun violence remains a stubborn presence across the country, with 93,022 shooting injuries treated in hospitals from 2018 to 2023.

Curious Kids

If people stopped having babies, how long would it be before humans were all gone?

When the population plunges, it can get pretty lonely.
Even though there are 8 billion people on Earth today, a catastrophe could send that number much lower within a few decades.
During ice ages, ice sheets like the one in Greenland have covered much of Earth's surface.
How many ice ages has the Earth had, and could humans live through one?
The Earth has had at least five major ice ages, and humans showed up in time for the most recent one. In fact, we’re still in it.
The human brain has 86 billion neurons that make trillions of connections.
Can you upload a human mind into a computer? A neuroscientist ponders what’s possible
Science has done many things that seem miraculous. Why not transfer your consciousness to a machine?
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