414 Views The child died from influenza complications; the first reported death of the 2023-24 flu season ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The state health department announced the first pediatric flu death of the influenza season in late February.
329 Views In health news, March is National Kidney Month. Recognizing the importance of kidney health, five-time Olympic gold medalist and retired professional swimmer Missy Franklin recently spoke with Scott Brocato, and shared the story of how her own family has been affected by Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, or
469 Views NEW MEXICO — Another windy day in New Mexico is prompting alerts statewide for blowing dust and poor conditions Tuesday.
413 Views ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – There are unexpectedly high levels of chemical contamination in wild birds and mammals at Holloman Air Force Base, near Alamogordo, according to a new study done by a team of researchers from the University of New Mexico’s Museum of Southwestern Biology.
370 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Pollen is on the rise in Albuquerque. If you’ve been sneezing or dealing with watery eyes lately, juniper and elm are probably the culprit.
395 Views A new minimally invasive procedure to treat men with an enlarged prostate has been implemented at an El Paso hospital. Scott Brocato recently spoke with Dr. Jesus Herrera-Murillo, a urologist and physician with Rio Grande Urology and the Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus, about the new procedure.
418 Views New Mexicans trying to see a new doctor or health care specialist may be met with a significant waiting period. University of New Mexico and KOAT health expert Dr. Abinash Achrekar explains why patients see delays and what is being done to shorten it.
442 Views Artificial intelligence as really artificial! OK, we hear that AI makes up things, or hallucinates, as researchers call it. What if AI is asked to create intricate misinformation about very important things?
372 Views Supporters of state-sponsored Paid Family and Medical Leave say they will try again this legislative session to get the program approved in New Mexico.
440 Views Two New Mexico legislators are proposing amendments to a state law that allows district courts to issue yearlong orders to prohibit individuals from possessing, purchasing or receiving firearms if they are found to pose a threat of injury to themselves or others.
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