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ABQ taks steps to keep city pools clean

David Romero — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:38:28 GMT

According to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control, more pools are showing signs of fecal contamination. Albuquerque aquatic officials say there's not too much to worry about in city pools.

Rabid bat dangerously close to kids

Crystal Gutierrez — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:20:16 GMT

Some Albuquerque neighborhoods are on alert by the State Department of Health after a rabid bat was found in a neighborhood close to two schools and children were seen getting very close to it.

State falls short on medical providers

Lys�e Mitri — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:42:47 GMT

New Mexico is on the brink of a medical crisis, according to a legislative report released Wednesday.

Breast cancer gene encourages testing

David Romero — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:36:35 GMT

Doctors say patients who test positive for the BRCA gene mutation have a higher probability of developing breast or ovarian cancer.

Teddy bears get medical attention

Elizabeth Alvarez — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:37:20 GMT

A bunch of kids helped to celebrate Nurses Week with a Teddy Bear Clinic at UNM Hospital Friday morning.

Hospital cuts work hours, building plan

Kim Vallez — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:26:58 GMT

Gila Regional Medical Center has downgraded 70 full-time hospital employees to part-time status as part of new cost-cutting measure.

Out-dated food products OK to sell

Kim Holland — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:17:49 GMT

An Albuquerque discount grocery store that specializes in selling food products past their “use-by” dates is not breaking the law or violating health standards, according federal and state authorities.

Spit-cleaning baby's pacifier is OK

Mon, 06 May 2013 20:03:25 GMT

Research has shown that babies need to be exposed to a wide variety of bacteria, viruses and other organisms to help their immune systems develop and mature properly.

Alicia Keys launching HIV campaign

Wed, 01 May 2013 23:01:41 GMT

The singer hopes to start a global dialogue about HIV and women

Caffeinated chewing gum catches FDA eye

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:16:00 GMT

A piece of Alert Energy Caffeine Gum has 40 mg of caffeine. The FDA is looking into the effects of added caffeine on kids, teens.

NM walks in fight against breast cancer

Crystal Gutierrez — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:02:06 GMT

Thousands of New Mexicans came out to the Cottonwood Mall Sunday morning to help finish the fight against breast cancer.

More claim to be victims of El Dentista

Lys�e Mitri — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:36:57 GMT

The investigation is expanding into "El Dentista,” a man accused of working as a dentist without a license and using dirty dental tools.

Breast milk depot in need of donors

Kayla Ayres — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:43:45 GMT

New Mexico's first breast milk donation center has been up and running since the beginning of April and the center is in need of donors.

Doctor accused of endangering patients

Kim Vallez — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:49:39 GMT

The New Mexico Medical Board is considering action against the medical license of a Raton doctor for allegedly implanting unapproved intra-uterine devices in patients.

APS school fights norovirus outbreak

Crystal Gutierrez — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:44:56 GMT

The Albuquerque Public School District has confirmed an outbreak of a very contagious virus at a northeast Albuquerque school.

Report links health with income

Magdalena Sharpe — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:52:30 GMT

A recent report released by New Mexico Health officials shows your economic status could be affecting your health.

Health care law 'game-changer' for N.M.

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:59:28 GMT

Nearly 192,000 New Mexicans will be eligible for subsidies to help pay for health insurance next year, according to a report an advocacy group released Wednesday.

NM Police to gain AED's

Kim Vallez — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:10:09 GMT

Lovelace Medical Center and The Heart Hospital of New Mexico Foundation is donating thousands to state police to save more lives.

Local dentist helps low income patients

Kim Vallez — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:46:50 GMT

A Valencia county dentist is offering low income patients a low cost option in hopes they will get the dental care they need.

N.M. ripe for spead of valley fever

Tina Jensen — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:54:35 GMT

There’s a new warning out from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about an increase in valley fever in New Mexico.

School kitchen closes due to mice

Jessica Garate — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:39:01 GMT

The kitchen of an Albuquerque elementary school had to be closed because of mice.