Category: Wellness

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women and most racial and ethnic groups in the United States and the leading cause of death of New Mexicans in 2022.  

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is launching a video series on social media, running through May. 

Holloman Lake near White Sands National Park has recorded the highest levels of toxic PFAS contamination in wildlife and plants worldwide, according to a report released Monday by the New Mexico the Environment Department (NMED).

A medication list is a way to keep your medical information, including allergies and medical conditions, together in one place for safety and as a precaution.

Alcohol-related deaths decreased in 2023 for the second consecutive year, marking progress in the state’s efforts to combat alcohol misuse, according to the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH). 

As temperatures drop, the City of Las Cruces is committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all residents by providing accessible warming stations. The National Weather Service has indicated frigid temperatures continuing through Friday, January 24, 2025.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, collaborate, and explore how we can work together to transform lives in our community.

New Mexico mortality data show a decrease in drug overdose deaths statewide for the second consecutive year since 2021, and the 2023 suicide death numbers declined significantly from 2022 among women and Indigenous Peoples.

Dry January is a global public health initiative encouraging people to take a break from alcohol for the entire month of January. 

The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) has proposed a $243.9 million for fiscal year 2026 to address critical needs, rising costs and workforce challenges across the state.  

Norovirus should not be confused with flu. Flu is caused by the influenza virus and causes respiratory illness. Norovirus causes gastroenteritis, which is inflammation of the stomach or intestines that causes nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea. 

Current tobacco product use among U.S. middle and high school students has dropped to the lowest recorded level in 25 years.

An online application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is now available for some adults, making the application process easier.

The CTC, located at 1850 B Copper Loop Drive, will offer immediate and comprehensive care for adults 18 and over who are experiencing mental health or substance use crises.

One place you don’t want to be during the holiday season is in the hospital. Fortunately, it’s not too late to get vaccinated so you can share memories and joy, rather than a virus, with your loved ones. 

“It is of vital importance that we ensure all New Mexicans have the opportunity to be healthy and have access to affordable, quality health care regardless of where they call home.”

La infección por VRS es más común en los niños; la mayoría de los niños pequeños tienen una infección por VRS antes de cumplir los dos años.

Antibiotics treat only some infections caused by bacteria – and none caused by viruses.

Mental Health First Aid will help you identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse disorders.

The number of whooping cough cases in New Mexico this year is almost twice as many the number last year – reflecting the same dramatic increase in whooping cough cases nationwide. 

Often these illegal, online websites use U.S. website addresses and professional-looking designs to appear legitimate when, in fact, they are not.

At a news conference Friday morning, Las Cruces City Manager Ikani Taumoepeau addressed a Notice of Material Breach that was delivered to Memorial Medical Center and LifePoint Health on Thursday, August 30, 2024.

With daytime temperatures expected to remain high over the next few days, the City of Las Cruces will keep its cooling stations open through Saturday.

Las vacunas han contribuido a una reducción significativa de muchas enfermedades infecciosas infantiles, como la difteria, el sarampión y Haemophilus influenzae tipo b (Hib).

Cosmopolitan Magazine takes on one aspect of the drug crisis gripping America’s young women.

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) urges New Mexicans to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.

The Department of Labor helps women address their health needs and the challenges that impact accessing care for their health.

If your child has turned 16, they are due for the 2nd dose of MenACWY. This vaccine is required for entry into 12th grade.

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) has confirmed a West Nile virus infection in a resident of Union County. The individual was not hospitalized and is currently recovering at home.  

Jagdish Khubchandani, a professor of public health sciences at NMSU, led a study to understand the long-term impacts of depression among American women with breast cancer.

One of the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service diabetes awareness programs, On the Road to Living Well with Diabetes, has received a new grant from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation to continue its work to lower diabetes rates. 

NMSU biology professors Immo Hansen and Kathryn Hanley were featured on an episode of My Life Outdoors. The host visited the Hansen Mosquito Lab to test out some insect repellents. Ph.D. student Hailey Luker helped prepare the program’s host to test the repellents.

A “Warning Letter” issued by the FDA details at least two instances of failing to deem ineligible donor tissue due to risk factors involving the possible presence of communicable disease.