Natasha Trindade

Houston

Associate Producer at KXLN-TV (Houston, TX)

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Reminders to stay safe this holiday season

Dec 7, 2023 | valleycentral.com | Natasha Trindade

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Experts say they see an increase in falls and injuries during the holiday season, especially relating to decorating. It is important to make sure you are using safe and appropriate equipment. Having a second person with you to help stabilize ladders, or simply to be there in case something goes wrong is also important. “The first thing you need to do is keep the person from moving, just lay them still, and contact 911.
Why taking expired meds can do more harm than good

Dec 4, 2023 | valleycentral.com | Natasha Trindade

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The end of the year can be a good reminder to clear out expired medication as keeping it could lead to health problems. Taking expired medication can be more harmful than we may think. The Food and Drug Administration suggests avoiding taking any medication past its expiration date. This is because the medicine can be less effective or could have a change in its chemical composition.
Colder months, holidays could cause Seasonal Affective Disorder

Nov 28, 2023 | valleycentral.com | Natasha Trindade

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Seasonal Affective Disorder can affect anyone, especially during this time of year. Experts say it has a lot to do with changes in season and daylight savings time. They add that some people are triggered by the cold and gloomy days of the fall and winter. It can include feelings of sadness, loneliness, fatigue, disappointment, sluggishness, and mental distress.
Avoiding fraud while shopping online

Nov 22, 2023 | valleycentral.com | Natasha Trindade

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Online shopping has become very popular in the last few years, especially during the holiday season. But sadly, scams are also becoming more prominent. “A lot of times, official businesses, will not ask you for a credit card, or Social Security for personal information. So you have to be careful of these things,” said UTRGV Cyber Security Professor Mahmoud Quweider. Only make purchases from known websites.
MADD to host day of remembrance for victims of DWI crashes

Nov 21, 2023 | valleycentral.com | Natasha Trindade

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The holidays are a time of celebration, so it is important that you are keeping yourself and those around you safe. According to the National Highway and Traffic Administration, 37 people die in drunk-driving crashes in the United States each day. The Texas Department of Transportation recorded 154 alcohol related crashes during the 2022 holiday season, resulting in two deaths and 18 serious injuries. This includes the Rio Grande Valley and surrounding counties.
Starship launch captures the enthusiasm of spectators

Nov 18, 2023 | valleycentral.com | Natasha Trindade

ISLA BLANCA PARK, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It was a dark and early Saturday morning. Many waited in mile-long lines and some walked with chairs in hand making the journey to the best spot they could find. “It’s exciting just to be here, it’s exciting, we were worried we weren’t going to make it because they had scrubbed yesterday and well, but we are here,” said Bonnie Templeton, who drove from Odessa. This was the first launch for many spectators.
Vaccines ensure protection against different diseases

Nov 14, 2023 | valleycentral.com | Natasha Trindade

SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — There are various vaccines for various diseases, but they all do the same thing, help your body fight illnesses and keep them from spreading. Vaccines prevent common diseases that can cause serious harm or even lead to death. Most vaccines create life-lasting protection, but there are some vaccines that are needed periodically, like the flu or the COVID-19 vaccine that require a booster.
Autism rates going up due to an increase in testing

Nov 14, 2023 | valleycentral.com | Natasha Trindade

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Autism is a developmental disability in the brain that experts say can easily be managed thanks to an early diagnosis. According to the CDC, a 2020 study found one in 36 children were estimated to have a form of autism. That is compared to a 2018 study showing only one in 44. While rates of the syndrome are increasing, diagnoses are improving. For that, experts credit a recent increase in awareness and improved screening.
Valley Veterans volunteer at local hospitals

Nov 10, 2023 | valleycentral.com | Natasha Trindade

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Richard Bowers, Luis Garcia and Adrian Perez serve the community by volunteering at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Garcia served in the U.S. Army for 21 years and was part of the 82nd airborne division. “It’s just to give them a sense of hey, you’re not alone. We’re here to help you. We’re here to be with you. And since we’re military also, [we have] that connection, that bond,” Garcia said. Garcia and Perez volunteer doing inpatient visits to veterans.
Doctor: Syphilis cases rising in newborns due to untreated parents

Nov 10, 2023 | valleycentral.com | Natasha Trindade

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there has been a 10-time increase in syphilis cases in newborns in the last decade. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that can be passed down by a mother to her baby during pregnancy through blood circulation or during birth. The CDC reported that nine in 10 cases in 2022 could have been prevented during pregnancy, yet more than half did not receive timely or adequate treatment.