224 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 224 new COVID-19 cases on…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 95 new COVID-19 cases
Local health officials reported 95 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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Birx shares her chilling conclusion as America arrives at a moment of introspection on the coronavirus
The US may finally be getting a handle on the coronavirus pandemic, but for so many Americans, it’s too late, and that disconnect is raising…
Continue Reading Strengthen your heart like a pro athlete
When you think of professional athletes training, you might have an image of impossibly grueling workouts that the average person could never get…
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Record Covid-19 vaccinations don’t mean it’s time to relax, officials say
Health officials are warning Americans not to relax in the fight against Covid-19, despite a record daily number of vaccine doses being administered…
Continue Reading Just 2 states haven’t shared when they plan to start vaccinating everyone 16 and older
Only two states — Arkansas and New York — have yet to announce when they’ll open Covid-19 vaccine eligibility to anyone 16 and…
Continue Reading Lessons from Bubbe for this pandemic Passover
Oy vey! It’s a pandemic Passover. The good news is you don’t have to sit next to Uncle Morty again this year and hear the same story…
Continue Reading US sets new daily record for number of vaccines administered, White House says
A new daily record for administering Covid-19 vaccines was set Friday, but many experts reiterate that the pandemic is far from over. The total…
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Help the Red Cross refuel the blood supply
Your car can’t run on empty. Neither can hospital blood…
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CDC: Flu and RSV cases down
Sedillo also credits mask wearing, social distancing, and staying home when sick for the low…
Continue Reading 317 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 317 new COVID-19 cases on…
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SIPH prepares for vaccine rollout for those 16 and older
Starting April 5, all Idahoans over the age of 16 will be eligible to receive their…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 107 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 107 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
Continue Reading Staples and Office Depot want to help you prove your COVID-19 vaccination
Long gone are the days when you only needed your phone, keys, and wallet to walk out the door (hello masks). With COVID-19 vaccinations becoming more…
Continue Reading Scientists probe whether West Africa’s recent Ebola outbreak was from man who survived epidemic five years ago
Scientists and global health officials are investigating whether the current Ebola outbreak in Guinea may have been triggered by a person who was…
Continue Reading Virtual school can be damaging to children’s mental health, CDC study says
Virtual instruction may pose more risks to the mental health and wellness of children and parents than in-person learning, according to a study…
Continue Reading How to safely celebrate Passover and Easter this year: Dr Wen’s advice
Passover begins this Saturday, and Easter will soon be upon us. As more people are getting vaccinated, people are wondering what activities are safe.…
Continue Reading Dangerous COVID-19 variants could mean all bets are off on the road to normalcy, expert warns
The evidence that Americans are gearing up for a return to normal life is growing apparent. States are relaxing capacity restrictions for public…
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Autopsy of a pandemic: 6 doctors at the center of the US Covid-19 response
This past January, just a few days after the inauguration of President Joe Biden, six of the doctors responsible for the previous…
Continue Reading US government stops distribution of Eli Lilly Covid-19 antibody treatment due to spread of coronavirus variants
The US government in coordination with Eli Lilly said it will no longer distribute the Covid-19 monoclonal antibody therapy bamlanivimab for use on…
Continue Reading 343 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 343 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Rutgers to require COVID-19 vaccine for students this fall
Rutgers University is requiring students attending classes in person this fall to be vaccinated against COVID-19. It is among the first US…
Continue Reading New legislation would reduce toxic heavy metals in baby food
US lawmakers announced they will propose a new bill to limit the amount of heavy metals contained in baby food after a congressional investigation…
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Utah governor signs law to lift mask mandate April 10
Utah’s mask mandate will end April 10 after the Republican governor signed a bill that lays out a new timeline for lifting some of the state’s…
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Governor hopeful Utah may lift virus restrictions by July
Gov. Spencer Cox says he’s hopeful Utah will be able to eliminate pandemic restrictions by July if transmission rates keep falling but acknowledged…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 152 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death
Local health officials reported 152 new COVID-19 cases and another COVID-19 related death Thursday.…
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North Idaho expands vaccine access because of lack of demand
A decline in demand for the COVID-19 vaccine in far North Idaho prompted officials to open access to all people 16 and older, meanwhile demand…
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Albertsons, Smith’s now offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Teton County, Wyo.
Albertsons and Smith’s Pharmacies are now offering community members who fall into Phase 1c COVID-19 vaccine appointments.…
Continue Reading Study says COVID-19 vaccines provide protection for pregnant and lactating women — and their newborns
The Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are effective in pregnant and lactating women, who can pass protective antibodies to newborns,…
Continue Reading How many COVID-19 vaccine doses are in play now — and what to expect next
As vaccine eligibility begins to open up nationwide, the United States is likely to head into April with at least 196 million COVID-19 vaccine doses…
Continue Reading The CDC is tracking a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases. Its chief says spring breakers and eased restrictions concern her
Top US health officials say they’re encouraged by the accelerating COVID-19 vaccinations. But not enough Americans are fully vaccinated yet to…
Continue Reading What to do if you’re vaccinated but your kids aren’t — Dr. Wen’s advice
Between 2 million and 3 million COVID-19 vaccines are administered in the United States every day. That means many parents are being vaccinated but…
Continue Reading New AstraZeneca report says vaccine was 76% effective in preventing COVID-19 symptoms
Drug giant AstraZeneca updated its data on how well its coronavirus vaccine works, saying late Wednesday the vaccine showed 76% efficacy against…
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Idaho city sued over arrests at church singing event
A former Idaho county commissioner candidate and a couple have filed a lawsuit against the city of Moscow alleging their First Amendment rights were…
Continue Reading If you’ve gained weight during the pandemic, you’re not alone. Here’s what to do about it
Some people may have gained more than 1.5 pounds on average per month during Covid-19 shelter-in-place orders last March and April. Forty-five out of…
Continue Reading Africa’s second coronavirus wave was much worse than the first, analysis shows
The second wave of the coronavirus pandemic has hit Africa much harder than the first wave, a new analysis has shown. Daily new infections across the…
Continue Reading Using the sounds we miss to find comfort and community during a pandemic
When the pandemic hit, the partners behind Maverick, a local bar in Monterrey, Mexico, found their business empty. In response, Oscar Romo and René…
Continue Reading How boys suffer from gender stereotypes — author Emma Brown weighs in
When it came to raising her daughter, Emma Brown trusted her instincts. Determined to combat the stereotypes deployed against girls from birth, she…
Continue Reading Advocates for the elderly call on Biden administration to do more to vaccinate seniors against Covid-19
In early April, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention program that delivered Covid-19 vaccines to long-term care facilities should be…
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US will see 27 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine this week, White House says
A total of 27 million COVID-19 vaccine doses will be distributed across the United States this week, the White House said Wednesday. So far about a…
Continue Reading COVID-19 variants make reopening more dangerous, infectious disease expert says
The emergence of COVID-19 variants makes reopening efforts in the United States a riskier proposition, an infectious disease expert said Wednesday.…
Continue Reading 425 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 425 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on…
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All Idahoans over age 16 can access COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5
The Department of Health and Welfare has changed the date and time for this week’s media briefing about the COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho to 12:30 p.m.…
Continue Reading Counties with large Asian, Black or Hispanic populations had higher number of Covid-19 cases, CDC says
Counties in the United States with large Black, Asian and Hispanic populations were hit harder by Covid-19 in the early months of the pandemic,…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 216 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 216 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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SIPH prepares for vaccine rollout to Idahoans 45+
Idaho is continuing to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine across the…
Continue Reading A top health official warned relaxing Covid-19 measures threatens progress. A day later, more states said they were easing restrictions
A top health official warned the US could see an “avoidable” Covid-19 surge if Americans let up on mitigation measures now. A day later,…
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Free COVID-19 testing for Teton County, Wyo. after spring break
The Teton County Health Department is now offering free COVID-19 testing for the community after spring break.…
Continue Reading 7 in 10 people hospitalized for COVID-19 have not fully recovered five months after discharge, study says
Seven in 10 people hospitalized for COVID-19 have not fully recovered five months after discharge, a new study finds. The COVID survivors continued…
Continue Reading US states ignore COVID surge warnings
A top health official warned the US could see a surge in COVID-19 infections if Americans let up on restrictions now. He argued, however, that it was…
Continue Reading A year fighting a global pandemic leaves US hospitals in shambles, new report finds
Burned out medical staff suffering from trauma and in some cases PTSD, the erosion of public trust in hospitals, and frustration over the…
Continue Reading Is it ever OK to jump the vaccine line? We asked an ethicist
Months before the US Food and Drug Administration even approved the first COVID-19 vaccine, there were many conversations and debates going on about…
Continue Reading As some states open COVID-19 vaccines to all, many others are still weeks away. Here’s a timeline.
The tweet came as a surprise. John McGee, 21, told CNN on Tuesday that he was mindlessly scrolling through Twitter last Monday when he saw…
Continue Reading Prepare your kids mentally for the transition back to school
For many parents whose children have attended school online for the better part of a year, mass vaccinations could mean looking ahead to what life…
Continue Reading Apple cider vinegar and weight loss — what the experts say
The claims are everywhere: If you add apple cider vinegar to your daily diet, it will help you lose weight. “Helps maintain a healthy weight…
Continue Reading Negative words impact children’s negative opinions of others, study finds
It turns out children really are listening to what you say. Children who overheard someone saying negative words about a particular group of people…
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Duckworth backs off threat to oppose Biden nominees over lack of diversity after White House agrees to add senior AAPI adviser
Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois on Tuesday backed off her threat to vote against any of President Joe Biden’s nominees who aren’t…
Continue Reading 359 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 359 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…
Continue Reading A doctor moves back home after living out of a camper for a year to keep her family safe from COVID-19
After a year of living in a camper and caring for COVID-19 patients at a hospital, one doctor is finally home. Dr. Tiffany Osborn moved back in with…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 122 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 3 new deaths
Local health officials reported 122 new COVID-19 cases and three new COVID-19 related deaths in the area Tuesday.…
Continue Reading Will summer camp be safe in 2021? Here’s what you need to know
The thought of summer camp in the not-too-distant future will likely bring smiles to many parents’ faces. After all, splashing in a pool,…
Continue Reading Trial review board raises concerns about AstraZeneca vaccine data
In an unusual statement released early Tuesday, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said the independent board that reviews…
Continue Reading Citi launches Zoom-Free Fridays, but there’s a catch
Citigroup is launching “Zoom-Free Fridays” as a way to help the bank’s burned-out employees cope with stress a year into the…
Continue Reading High levels of COVID infection right now could mean problems for vaccines later, ex-CDC chief says
With a climbing number of COVID-19 vaccinations in the US, the light at the end of the tunnel is growing brighter. But right now, experts say it is…
Continue Reading When will kids and teens be vaccinated against COVID-19?
With more than 44 million people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the United States, many adults are hopeful that a more normal life is on the…
Continue Reading How to prepare kids for social media use
When Alexi McCammond, the newly appointed editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, stepped down after the resurfacing of several racist and homophobic tweets…
Continue Reading Fully vaccinated people can visit unvaccinated family and friends, but one household at a time, CDC official says
Fully vaccinated people should feel free to visit their unvaccinated family and friends without restrictions, but visits should be limited to one…
Continue Reading Uncontrolled COVID-19 spread increases chances of a more dangerous variant emerging, ex-CDC chief says
With a climbing number of COVID-19 vaccinations in the US, the light at the end of the tunnel is growing brighter. But right now, experts say it is…
Continue Reading All the COVID-19 vaccines prevent death and severe disease, and that’s what matters, experts say
A fifth company — AstraZeneca — released data Monday about how well its coronavirus vaccine works and said it plans to ask the US Food…
Continue Reading Women more likely to have skipped health care during the pandemic than men, report reveals
More women than men skipped health care services during the pandemic, and a disproportionate share of those with prior health or economic issues have…
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Coronavirus variants identified in Eastern Idaho
Eastern Idaho Public Health announced the presence of the United Kingdom (UK) Coronavirus variant (B.1.1.7) as well as the California Coronavirus…
Continue Reading 340 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 340 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Schools won’t ever look the way they used to, either
More and more American schoolchildren are returning to the classroom. In New York, 55,000 of the city’s public school high schoolers returned…
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COVID-19 online support group
The Department of Health and Welfare announced a series of virtual, interactive support groups for all Idahoans interested in learning how to cope…
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Governor approves water project legislation
Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1121 into law last…
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Locals line up for COVID-19 vaccines now available to ages 55 to 64
People are heading to the Grand Teton Mall in Idaho Falls to get their…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 154 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 154 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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CDC director warns coronavirus variants could spark another avoidable surge
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Monday that she’s worried the United States could…
Continue Reading Krispy Kreme is making vaccinations extra sweet with a free doughnut a day for the rest of the year
Krispy Kreme has come up with a way to make getting the COVID-19 vaccine extra sweet. Starting Monday until the end of the year, if you take your…
Continue Reading Man wants state to pay him for driving 282 miles for COVID-19 shot
As more mass vaccination events are planned and underway in the St. Louis area, some residents said they’re still traveling hours to get an…
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More COVID-19 restrictions eased in Washington state
Washington state is advancing to Phase 3 of its COVID-19 reopening plan.…
Continue Reading Air travel reaches a pandemic-era record despite concerns over a coronavirus variant
More than a million passengers have traveled through US airports daily for at least 11 days in a row, according to data from the Transportation…
Continue Reading Is melatonin safe for kids? Here’s what the experts say
Melatonin is a popular over-the-counter sleeping aid, touted as a natural way for adults to fall asleep and used by millions around the world. So why…
Continue Reading AstraZeneca vaccine is 79% effective against symptomatic COVID-19, company says
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine showed 79% efficacy against symptomatic disease and 100% efficacy against severe disease and hospitalization in…
Continue Reading Ignoring CDC warnings, more than 1 million passengers have flown from US airports for 10 straight days
Spring break is here and people suffering from a year of cabin fever are throwing caution to the wind. Saturday marked the 10th straight day on which…
Continue Reading What will travel look like when the pandemic is over?
As the world ground to a halt last March, many travelers expected to be globetrotting again in a few months time. Here we are just over a year later.…
Continue Reading Biden seeks tenuous balance on school reopening and variant threats
When officials from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that they were relaxing the physical distancing guidelines for…
Continue Reading Europe’s vaccine rollout needs AstraZeneca — but public confidence is dented
The European Union aims to vaccinate 70% of its adult population by September. But anxiety over a possible link between the Oxford-AstraZeneca…
Continue Reading 235 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 235 new COVID-19 cases on…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 117 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 117 new COVID-19 cases in the area Saturday.…
Continue Reading Teachers’ unions are cautious about the new CDC guidelines on social distancing in schools
Some teachers are grappling with how to protect students and themselves against the coronavirus in light of new guidelines for returning to in-person…
Continue Reading Spring cleaning: Science and allergy relief meet at the end of a broom
In generations past, the arrival of spring meant not just warming days, chirping birds and frolicking baby animals, but also an energy-intensive…
Continue Reading A more contagious coronavirus variant is spreading across the US. Can vaccines stop it?
A new, more contagious and potentially more deadly variant of the coronavirus is spreading across the US, and health officials are worried. The…
Continue Reading Spring, the most inspiring of the seasons (this year especially)
As the end of the pandemic tunnel gets brighter and brighter, has a season ever better aligned with where most people are in the world right now?…
Continue Reading Celebrate Persian New Year with green recipes and spring cleaning
Just as spring is a time for rebirth, the Persian New Year is a time to celebrate new life. Nowruz is celebrated on the spring equinox, which is…
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Hospitals talk east Idaho COIVD-19 cases, preparedness for possible increase of patients
Madison Memorial Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital both say they’re prepared for the possibility of seeing new…
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Health officials issue warning as COVID-19 cases surge
Eastern Idaho Public Health has issued a warning saying they are starting to see a surge of COVID-19 cases primarily in Bonneville County but also in…
Continue Reading 383 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 383 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Sex addiction isn’t a medically recognized diagnosis
As details about the man suspected of fatally shooting eight people at Atlanta-area spas unfold, the controversial concept of sex addiction has…
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