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Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania are facing their first known outbreaks of Marburg virus.

CDC to warn some travelers to watch for Marburg virus symptoms as it investigates outbreaks in Africa

March 31, 2023 11:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending personnel to Africa to help stop outbreaks of Marburg virus…

Combine exercise and social activity by scheduling regular workouts with a neighbor or joining a class.

Chronic stress can affect your health. One activity can help

March 31, 2023 10:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN These days, many people find it hard to unplug. Inflation, global warming and gun violence are on the rise. Bullies…

Prescriptions for ADHD treatments surged during the Covid-19 pandemic, CDC report shows

March 30, 2023 11:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Prescriptions for stimulants often used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder surged during the pandemic,…

Mysterious hepatitis outbreak in kids in 2022 linked to common childhood respiratory virus, studies suggest

March 30, 2023 12:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN An outbreak of acute severe, unexplained hepatitis in previously healthy children in 2022 may be linked to adeno-associated…

The investigators' symptoms included sore throats

First on CNN: CDC team studying health impacts of Ohio train derailment fell ill during investigation

March 31, 2023 5:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Seven US government investigators briefly fell ill in early March while studying the possible health impacts of a toxic train…

Visits to the emergency room for firearm injuries dropped slightly since 2020 but remain above pre-pandemic levels.

Emergency room visits from firearms dropped in 2022, but remained higher than pre-pandemic rate

March 30, 2023 11:10 AM CNN Newsource

Kyla Russell, CNN Emergency department visits for firearm injuries in the United States dropped slightly since 2020, but the rate in 2022 was still…

EIRMC achieves 2 milestones in cardiac care

March 30, 2023 3:05 PM News Team

During the month of March, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) achieved two significant…

Local health district responds to over the counter Narcan

March 30, 2023 11:41 AM Seth Ratliff

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved over the counter sales of the leading opioid antidote,…

If your partner's snores can be heard though a closed door

Sleep apnea and snoring: 8 warning signs to look for

March 30, 2023 2:21 AM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which people stop breathing for 10 seconds or more at a time. Snoring…

Advisers to the World Health Organization will consider next month whether to add liraglutide

WHO advisers to consider whether obesity medication should be added to Essential Medicines List

March 29, 2023 5:45 PM CNN

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Advisers to the World Health Organization will consider next month whether to add liraglutide, the active ingredient in…

WHO advisers to consider whether obesity medication should be added to Essential Medicines List

March 29, 2023 5:45 PM CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Advisers to the World Health Organization will consider next month whether to add liraglutide, the active ingredient in…

A new study found young children exposed to cats or indoor dogs had a lower risk of all food allergies compared with babies in pet-free homes.

Pet cats and dogs may help protect infants from food allergies, study suggests

March 29, 2023 12:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN Children who live with cats or dogs during fetal development and early infancy may be less likely than other kids to develop…

Johnson & Johnson halts development of RSV vaccine in midst of late-stage clinical trials

March 29, 2023 1:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Janssen, the pharmaceutical division of the Johnson & Johnson companies, announced Wednesday that it will scrap…

The Food and Drug Administration will now require medical devices meet specific cybersecurity guidelines after years of concerns that a growing number of internet-connected products used by hospitals and healthcare providers could be hit by hacks and ransomware attacks.

FDA requires medical devices be secured against cyberattacks

March 29, 2023 1:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Korn The Food and Drug Administration will now require medical devices meet specific cybersecurity guidelines after years of concerns…

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin spoke on Capitol Hill on March 29 in support of the Access to AEDs Act.

This life-saving medical device isn’t required at all schools. Damar Hamlin wants to help change that

March 29, 2023 3:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan, CNN Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said Wednesday that when he played football as a child, he never thought about CPR or where…

Cynthia Elford became the first person in Ohio to undergo the new procedure

A new procedure offers hope to ‘no option’ patients facing amputation because of severe circulation problems

March 29, 2023 3:36 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen and Janelle Chavez, CNN Cynthia Elford loves to travel and hike, but a few years ago, her Type 1 diabetes made getting around…

There are many situations that can trigger a migraine and many symptoms that might show up depending on the person

More symptoms than you think may be tied to your migraines

March 29, 2023 2:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Contrary to what internalized stigma may tell you, a migraine isn’t just a headache. In people younger than age 50,…

The Brooklyn Community Recovery Center demonstrates how to use Narcan to revive a person in the case of a drug overdose in 2022 in New York City.

FDA approves first over-the-counter version of opioid overdose antidote Narcan

March 29, 2023 2:13 PM CNN

By Nadia Kounang, Jen Christensen and Deidre McPhillips, CNN With drug overdose deaths continuing to hover near record levels, the US Food and Drug…

US lawmakers are moving to classify xylazine

Congress moves to make xylazine a controlled substance

March 29, 2023 1:51 PM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN US lawmakers are moving to classify xylazine, the animal tranquilizer that’s increasingly infiltrating illicit drugs, as…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 641 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths

March 29, 2023 5:12 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 641 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths in the last…

Many experts are concerned that the formula shortage of 2022 could easily happen again.

FDA sketches out plan to bolster fragile US infant formula supply management

March 28, 2023 3:27 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday its initial strategy to boost and strengthen the management of the…

A color-enhanced electron micrograph depicts Marburg virus particles in blue at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility in Fort Detrick

What you need to know about the Marburg virus

March 29, 2023 2:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN The West African country of Equatorial Guinea declared an outbreak of the Marburg virus disease in mid-February. There have been…

FDA approves first over-the-counter version of opioid overdose antidote Narcan

March 29, 2023 7:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Nadia Kounang, Jen Christensen and Deidre McPhillips, CNN With drug overdose deaths continuing to hover near record levels, the US Food and Drug…

Healthy kids and teenagers are considered low priority and may not need to get a Covid-19 shot

WHO experts revise COVID-19 vaccine advice, say healthy kids and teens low risk

March 29, 2023 9:57 AM CNN Newsource

The World Health Organization’s vaccine experts have revised their global COVID-19 vaccination recommendations, and healthy kids and teenagers…

WHO experts revise Covid-19 vaccine advice, say healthy kids and teens low risk

March 29, 2023 12:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan and Helen Regan, CNN The World Health Organization’s vaccine experts have revised their global Covid-19 vaccination…

‘Nic Sick’ Documentary warns against dangers of vape

March 29, 2023 9:52 AM Kailey Galaviz

Staggering statistics show that one in five Idaho kids are vaping and one in three Idaho high school seniors are vaping…

Know dangers of vaping through free community event

March 27, 2023 11:21 AM Kailey Galaviz

Youth vaping rates in Idaho have significantly increased in the past few years according to Eastern Idaho Public Health.…

Xylazine test strips available to help users check for animal sedative in drugs

March 28, 2023 2:37 PM CNN Newsource

By Nadia Kounang The biotech company BTNX says it is shipping out new test strips this week that detect the presence of xylazine, an animal sedative…

Teens are facing a rising mental health crisis. Who is most at risk?

March 27, 2023 11:41 PM Stacker

USAFacts looks at recent CDC data to find why teenage girls and LGBQ+ students are reporting high rates of persistent depression and…

What someone with an eating disorder wishes you knew

March 28, 2023 2:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Getting diagnosed with an eating disorder happened by accident to Emily Boring. She went to her university’s mental…

Hearing a friend or family member's voice during phone conversation builds social connection more effectively than sending a text

What one millennial with phone anxiety did when she stopped texting to stay connected

March 28, 2023 3:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Erin Hahn, CNN Some of my earliest memories from growing up in the late 1980s were of my mom spending hours on the phone with my grandmother, my…

Strong friendships are not only important to your emotional health — but your physical health as well

Strong, steady friendships may be an asset to your physiological health, study shows

March 27, 2023 5:12 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Good friends and good physical health may be even more closely linked than previously thought, new research has found.…

Almost two months after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the town of East Palestine

Government to step up efforts to monitor health of East Palestine residents, first responders

March 27, 2023 4:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Almost two months after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the town of East Palestine, Ohio, the state…

Government to step up efforts to monitor health of East Palestine residents, first responders

March 27, 2023 4:21 PM CNN

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Almost two months after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the town of East Palestine, Ohio, the state…

Idaho expands mental healthcare for children and youth with complex needs

March 27, 2023 5:14 PM News Team

Idaho’s children and youth with complex mental health needs will be better served thanks to $15 million in grants awarded in December…

Grime, dirt, stink and funk: Tween boys are skin care’s hottest market

March 26, 2023 7:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Check the aisles at Walmart, Target or your neighborhood drug store and you’ll find them chock full of scented,…

Drinking coffee could affect your activity levels and sleep

Coffee drinkers get more steps but also less sleep, study finds

March 27, 2023 7:24 AM CNN

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages worldwide, but the pendulum has swung back and forth about its benefits and…

Domestic healthy vegetarian dry food storage organization on shelf at kitchen cupboard. Comfortable neatly keeping arrangement in glass containers oat flakes

Let your pantry work for you with these easy kitchen organization tweaks

March 26, 2023 12:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Casey Barber, CNN Home organization shows can be simultaneously uplifting and deflating with rows of matching containers on every shelf of the…

Coffee drinkers get more steps but also less sleep, study finds

March 27, 2023 3:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages worldwide, but the pendulum has swung back and forth about its benefits and…

Wyoming Medicaid offers scam alert

March 26, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Following reports of fake texts and bogus calls seeking money, Wyoming Medicaid is alerting residents about current Medicaid renewal scams that are…

A study says a rare strain of a parasite has killed four southern sea otters in California in the past couple years. Here

Four California sea otters died from an unusual strain of a parasite that could pose a risk to humans

March 24, 2023 3:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Four sea otters in California have died from a rare strain of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite that scientists said could pose…

Research has been exploring how the eye may help in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease before symptoms begin.

Alzheimer’s first signs may appear in your eyes, study finds

March 24, 2023 9:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The eyes are more than a window to the soul — they’re also a reflection of a person’s cognitive health.…

Scientists are puzzled by the rise of colorectal cancer among younger ages.

Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults and scientists are racing to uncover why

March 24, 2023 4:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Nikki Lawson received the shock of her life at age 35. A couple of years ago, she noticed that her stomach often felt…

The Utah State Capitol (L) and buildings are shrouded in smog in downtown Salt Lake City

‘Equal opportunity to be healthy’: Stricter air pollution standards would benefit some populations more than others, study says

March 24, 2023 10:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Everyone benefits when there is less air pollution, but it pays off more for older communities with high poverty rates and…

‘Equal opportunity to be healthy’: Stricter air pollution standards would benefit some populations more than others, study says

March 24, 2023 10:01 AM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN Everyone benefits when there is less air pollution, but it pays off more for older communities with high poverty rates and…

Renee Martay has severe and permanent corneal scarring.

‘Everything has changed’: Users of recalled eye drops describe permanent vision problems after infections

March 24, 2023 8:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN Renee Martray of South Carolina has severe and permanent corneal scarring resulting in vision loss. She says it’s like…

‘I don’t trust myself.’ For Muslims with eating disorders, fasting in Ramadan brings another set of challenges

March 24, 2023 1:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Sana Noor Haq, CNN As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins, Habiba says she is “terrified” by the thought of fasting this year.…

Many tuberculosis diagnoses may have been missed

US tuberculosis cases nearing pre-pandemic levels, CDC data shows

March 23, 2023 2:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Tuberculosis cases reported in the United States appear to be returning to levels seen before the Covid-19 pandemic,…

The impact of social media on young people's mental health is under intense debate.

College student recounts her social media breaking point and how she stopped ‘scrolling mindlessly’

March 23, 2023 5:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Andrea Kane, CNN The political and legal scrutiny of some Big Tech and social media platforms is running high at the moment. TikTok CEO Shou Chew…

A bill has been introduced in the California Assembly seeking to ban use of red dye No. 3 — commonly used in processed food products — and other chemicals in foods.

California bill aims to ban sale of popular candies containing ingredients that may cause health issues

March 23, 2023 4:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Andi Babineau and Kristen Rogers, CNN Some chemicals linked to health issues have been banned in food products in the European Union, while the…

This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed in East Palestine

Many firefighters who responded to Ohio train derailment didn’t have the needed training, equipment

March 23, 2023 1:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Many of the first responders who helped fight the fire that erupted after the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, last…

Many firefighters who responded to Ohio train derailment didn’t have the needed training, equipment

March 23, 2023 1:50 PM CNN

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Many of the first responders who helped fight the fire that erupted after the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, last…

Researchers have long known of a link between E. coli and UTIs

Bacteria from meat could be causing more than half a million UTIs in the US every year, study estimates

March 23, 2023 12:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Kyla Russell, CNN Bacteria from meat could be responsible for more than half a million urinary tract infections in the United States every year, a…

The rate of children diagnosed with autism in the U.S. has been growing steadily since 2000

Autism diagnosis has become more common, but pandemic disrupted early detection, CDC says

March 23, 2023 11:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The rate of children diagnosed with autism in the United States has been growing steadily since 2000, but two new reports…

Researchers found that people living near road traffic noise were more likely to develop high blood pressure.

You were right — traffic noise is indeed pushing up your blood pressure

March 22, 2023 12:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Most of us are familiar with road rage — aggressive driving that’s caused by stress or anger behind the wheel. But the…

New Zealand is spending $4 million to help teens recover from breakups

March 23, 2023 2:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Tara Subramaniam, CNN New Zealand thinks it’s time for its teenagers to say “thank u, next” to their exes and they’re…

China has approved its first Covid-19 vaccine based on mRNA technology.

China approves its first mRNA Covid-19 vaccine

March 23, 2023 3:30 AM CNN

By Juliana Liu China has approved its first Covid-19 vaccine based on mRNA technology, months after the country lifted strict pandemic measures. The…

An evidence bag containing the synthetic opioid fentanyl

What makes fentanyl so dangerous and how can people prevent overdoses? Our expert explains

March 23, 2023 5:11 AM CNN

By Katia Hetter, CNN The United States is facing a crisis of overdose deaths. In 2021, more than 106,000 Americans lost their lives to drug-involved…

Mental health struggles are driving more college students to consider dropping out, survey finds

March 22, 2023 10:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Isabel, a 20-year-old undergraduate student, is no stranger to hard work. She graduated high school a year early and spent…

A sign is placed near the section for children's medicine on December19

New drug shortages in the US increased nearly 30% in 2022, Senate report finds

March 22, 2023 5:12 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN When a pharmaceutical plant in Shanghai that made contrast material for radiological scans shut down last year, half the…

People who are vaccinated or who take Paxlovid during a Covid-19 infection have a lower risk of developing long Covid

Vaccination, Paxlovid decrease risk of long COVID, studies show

March 23, 2023 10:29 AM CNN Newsource

People who are vaccinated or who take Paxlovid during a COVID-19 infection have a lower risk of developing long COVID, new research…

Vaccination, Paxlovid decrease risk of long Covid, studies show

March 23, 2023 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN People who are vaccinated or who take Paxlovid during a Covid-19 infection have a lower risk of developing long Covid, new…

What makes fentanyl so dangerous and how can people prevent overdoses? Our expert explains

March 23, 2023 5:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN The United States is facing a crisis of overdose deaths. In 2021, more than 106,000 Americans lost their lives to drug-involved…

Sanders slams ‘corporate greed’ as Moderna CEO won’t commit to lower Covid-19 vaccine cost

March 22, 2023 2:26 PM CNN Newsource

By Kyla Russell, CNN In the face of senators’ criticism, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel did not agree to lower the commercial cost of the…

How the nursing workforce has changed over time

March 22, 2023 11:41 AM Stacker

Discover how the demographics of the nursing workforce have evolved over time, as analyzed by Incredible Health using data from Revelio Labs.…

Global Pharma Healthcare recalled Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops

Two additional deaths linked to bacteria in recalled eye drops, CDC says

March 22, 2023 9:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN A rare strain of bacteria found in recalled eye drops has been linked to dozens of infections, as well as cases of vision loss…