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 …

Base Run: Holloman AFB brings back the Ace of Races Marathon

“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, …
A gathering for road traffic victims will gather on El Paseo Road Sunday afternoon, plus a sunset candlelight vigil at Las Cruces High School.
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 …
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 …
September is National Literacy Month, and if you’re like most readers, you’ve got your favorite place to find the perfect read. The big guys, like Barnes & Noble or Hastings, are fine …
Health news for your family
This treatment has users saying their fine lines are 'practically erased' — and it's needle-free
(BPT) - Forget the needles; a new wave of at-home skincare is empowering us to achieve remarkably smooth skin, and the buzz around the "Notox" movement advocating for injection-free alternatives for …
Could a Synthetic Form of Thiamine (Vitamin B1) be a Potential Ally Against Early Alzheimer's Disease?
(BPT) - In the relentless battle against Alzheimer's disease, researchers are looking closely at a lab-made version of thiamine (also known as vitamin B1). This nutrient, crucial for brain function …
Measles is one of the most infectious diseases on the planet.
Measles could again become widespread as cases surge worldwide
The US eliminated measles in 2000, but the number of cases at home and abroad has experts worried.
Many Americans Want to Keep Their Natural Teeth—But Aren’t Taking the Right Steps
(BPT) - Americans overwhelmingly want to keep their natural teeth for their lifetime. But a new survey from the American Association of Endodontists reveals a disconnect between that goal and the …
6 easy tips to lower your risk of stroke
(BPT) - No matter your age, you should be aware of how you can reduce your risk of stroke. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), strokes affect more than 800,000 people each year in …
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The boom In WNBA popularity

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What Pope Leo XIV has said about LGBTQ+ people, immigration and abortion

The 19th reports that newly elected Pope Leo XIV, the first American to hold the papacy—as well as the first Peruvian citizen, having been naturalized after working in the country for decades—was born and raised in the Chicago area, ordained as a priest after studying in Rome, and is fluent in Spanish and Italian.

Is a concussion considered a traumatic brain injury?

Stokes Stemle, LLC asks if there is a difference between a concussion and a traumatic brain injury and explains how to distinguish between the two conditions.

5 shocking eating disorder statistics

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Curious Kids

When does a kid become an adult?

They might not be grown-ups yet.
Growing up is a gradual process, and the timing isn’t the same for everyone. But you will be tried as an adult if you are over 18 and accused of committing a crime.

How was the Earth built?

The Earth formed in a ring of debris around the Sun, like the one around Vega, a bright star, in this artist

The Earth started as a mixture of gas and dust around the Sun and grew as it collided with asteroids and dust particles.

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