Teton County, Wyo. COVID-19 vaccination update
The Teton County Health Department in Wyoming is currently vaccinating individuals included in Phase 1C and individuals who are in Phase 1A and 1B…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 131 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths
Local health officials reported 131 new COVID-19 cases and two new COVID-19 related deaths in the area Friday.…
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Here’s what experts say is needed for US to return to normal. But these barriers stand in the way
States are pushing ahead with expanding COVID-19 vaccine access and rolling back restrictions on businesses and large gatherings as America seeks a…
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CVAC sends final recommendations for Group 3 to Gov. Little
The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will meet from noon to 2 p.m. MST on Friday.…
Continue Reading Are you having more nightmares? You might be ‘quaradreaming’
Are you waking up more often these days from an unpleasant dream, even a scary nightmare? Blame a combination of pandemic-fueled sleep changes, laced…
Continue Reading FDA, CDC advisers say to expect a lot of questions about AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
AstraZeneca is expected to apply in the next few weeks for emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in the US, and if and when it does,…
Continue Reading The COVID-19 pandemic almost didn’t happen, a new genetic dating study shows
The coronavirus pandemic almost didn’t happen, a new study shows. Researchers working to show when and how the virus first emerged in China…
Continue Reading US likely needs to include vaccinating children to reach herd immunity, Fauci says
Several more states on Thursday announced COVID-19 vaccines would be available to more people, news that came as the nation’s top infectious…
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Idaho Falls is top COVID-19 hotspot in nation, New York Times reports
A new report shows Idaho Falls is leading the nation in new coronavirus cases with Rexburg being…
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341 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 341 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 158 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death
Local health officials reported 158 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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US could be on the cusp of a surge in Covid-19 infections, but vaccinations will limit the damage
The US may be on the cusp of another Covid-19 case surge, one expert says — but the mass vaccination of the most vulnerable Americans is likely…
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Some Idahoans to receive stimulus payments via debit card
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is reminding Idahoans some may soon see their federal stimulus payments arriving in the mail in the form of debit…
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Gov. Little details path forward for federal American Rescue Plan Act funds in Idaho
Governor Brad Little emphasized Thursday the need to direct the billions of dollars allocated for Idaho from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into…
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Utah accelerates plan to get all adults COVID-19 vaccines
Utah adults can begin signing up for a COVID-19 vaccine on March 24 – one week earlier that previously planned because the state has unallocated…
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Idaho lawmakers target COVID-19 rules even as they get sick
A fourth lawmaker in the Idaho House of Representatives has tested positive for COVID-19 in less than a week’s time and just as the Legislature is…
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COVID-19 shots becoming available to many over 18 in Wyoming
Shots of COVID-19 vaccine are now available or soon will be for anybody over 18 in almost one-third of Wyoming’s…
Continue Reading COVID-19 reinfections are rare, unless you are over 65
Coronavirus reinfections are rare, but it’s more common for people 65 and older to get infected more than once, according to a study published…
Continue Reading Low-dose aspirin can reduce the risk of ICU admission and death of COVID-19, researchers say
Low-dose aspirin may help protect the lungs and reduce the need to put patients on ventilators, researchers reported Wednesday. The cheap and widely…
Continue Reading Seriously, stop sharing your vaccine cards on social media
When one of my editors recently shared a celebratory picture of his vaccine card on Instagram, I sent him a direct message: “Didn’t you…
Continue Reading US could be on the cusp of COVID-19 infection surge officials have been dreading, expert warns
The US may be on the cusp of another COVID-19 case surge, one expert says — a surge that health officials have repeatedly warned about as state…
Continue Reading The truth about white (and pink and brown) noise for sleep
What’s your favorite bedtime jam? Do you doze off to jazz, a babbling brook, a crackling fire or a whirling fan of white noise? Or maybe…
Continue Reading The race between variants and vaccines in US will be a close call, expert warns, and eased restrictions aren’t helping
Experts say there’s a tough race between COVID-19 vaccinations and a contagious variant that’s rapidly spreading across the US,…
Continue Reading Covid-19 reinfections are rare, but more common in people 65 and older, study finds
Coronavirus reinfections are relatively rare, but it’s more common for people 65 and older to get infected more than once, according to a study…
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Fort Hall opens vaccine up to people 18 and older
With approximately 31% of the Fort Hall population vaccinated, the reservation is now making its allotment of COVID-19 vaccinations available to all…
Continue Reading 454 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 454 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 216 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 5 new deaths
Local health officials reported 216 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths in the area…
Continue Reading A high BMI may qualify you for a vaccine, but may not mean you’re unhealthy. Here’s how to check
With obesity a factor in Covid-19 vaccine eligibility, many Americans are scrambling to find out their body mass index, or BMI. But experts say the…
Continue Reading No screaming on California theme park rides due to COVID-19, guidelines say
When Southern California’s theme parks reopen as early as April, it could be with one very significant and silent difference: no screaming on…
Continue Reading Have European countries made a mistake in halting AstraZeneca shots? Here’s what health experts say
Within the space of a few days, the rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine has ground to a standstill in virtually all of western Europe.…
Continue Reading Boost your happiness with that extra hour of daylight
The birds are chirping, the crocuses are sprouting and we have one extra hour of daylight upon us. Spring is within spitting distance (no germs,…
Continue Reading Do we really need pants? And other lessons from a pandemic year
We’re one year, or roughly 31,536,000 seconds, into this new, strange pandemic life. We’ve missed loved ones and weddings and funerals,…
Continue Reading Disneyland sets reopening date
It’s been a long year for Disneyland fans, but “The Happiest Place On Earth” is finally set to reopen its doors. The Disney resort,…
Continue Reading St. Patrick’s Day parties are ripe for spreading coronavirus. Don’t let that happen
St. Patrick’s Day was the first major holiday of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US, and we’ve learned sobering lessons since then. Young,…
Continue Reading Coronavirus and travel: Everything you need to know
Bathed in the faint light at the end of the once seemingly endless pandemic tunnel are visions of trips that reunite us with loved ones or take us to…
Continue Reading Is Guinness really ‘good for you?’
Guinness, like other Irish stouts, enjoys a seasonal popularity every St. Patrick’s Day. It has also been touted as being “good for…
Continue Reading 8 eating habits that can interfere with sleep
Food choices can make all the difference when it comes to getting a good night’s rest. If you struggle with falling and staying asleep, or wake…
Continue Reading Coronavirus strains first detected in California are officially ‘variants of concern,’ CDC says
Two coronavirus strains first detected in California are now officially “variants of concern,” according to the US Centers for Disease…
Continue Reading Canada expands use of AstraZeneca vaccine to seniors even as other countries pause its rollout
Canada has expanded its rollout of Oxford-AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine, reversing an earlier recommendation that it not to be given to…
Continue Reading Traveling to Thailand during COVID-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning to travel to Thailand, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the COVID-19…
Continue Reading Dirty Dozen 2021: View the list of foods with the most and least pesticides
Strawberries continue to lead the “Dirty Dozen” list of fruits and veggies that contain the highest levels of pesticides, followed by…
Continue Reading How to assess safety of in-person school and summer camp for your child. Dr. Wen’s advice
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in mid-February released guidelines for a safe return to school. The agency emphasized five ways to…
Continue Reading How to assess safety of in-person school for your child. Dr. Wen gives advice
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in mid-February released guidelines for a safe return to school. The agency emphasized five ways to…
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St. Patrick’s Day parties are ripe for spreading coronavirus variants. Don’t let that happen
St. Patrick’s Day was the first major holiday of the Covid-19 pandemic in the US, and we’ve learned sobering lessons since then. Young,…
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NIH director tells faith leaders getting Covid-19 vaccination is a ‘love your neighbor opportunity’
The average number of people getting a Covid-19 vaccination each day is at its highest, but officials are still concerned that many Americans are…
Continue Reading 350 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 350 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths on…
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Idaho COVID-19 vaccine timeline moves up
The timeline for any Idaho adult to get a COVID-19 vaccine is moving…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 187 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 3 new deaths
Local health officials reported 187 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
Continue Reading After you’re vaccinated, it’s critical to keep masking up in many places (for now). Here’s why
The fastest way to get back to a safe, mask-free life is for everyone to get a COVID-19 vaccine. But just because you’ve gotten a shot of…
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Basic American Foods offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinic for employees
Basic American Foods (BAF) announced Tuesday plans to host COVID-19 vaccinations clinics for current employees at each of their East Idaho…
Continue Reading Dr Sanjay Gupta: A roadmap for in-person school emerges
For millions of kids across the country, it may soon be back-to-school time — finally. After a long and incredibly hard year, the pieces of…
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Gov. Little to hold town hall Tuesday
You can participate in an hour-long statewide telephone town hall with Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director…
Continue Reading The surreal photos that show how COVID-19 has changed travel
It’s been a surreal year for travel as the COVID-19 pandemic brought aviation to a halt, museums and hotels shuttered their doors and once…
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Idaho COVID-19 vaccine briefing Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a briefing about the COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m.…
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Jefferson County DMV closed due to COVID-19
The Jefferson County Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed from March 16 through March 19 due to a probable case of COVID-19 among DMV…
Continue Reading WHO meets to discuss AstraZeneca vaccine as more EU countries halt rollout
The World Health Organization’s vaccine safety experts were due to meet Tuesday to discuss the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, as the list…
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A concerning variant is about to become dominant in the US, experts say, and how Americans act could help fuel or curb a surge
Experts are worried some Americans are letting up too early — at a critical time when looming dangers are threatening to wipe out the progress…
Continue Reading First children vaccinated in Moderna’s Phase 2/3 pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trial, company says
The first children have been vaccinated in Moderna’s Phase 2/3 pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trial, the company announced Tuesday in a statement.…
Continue Reading Pandemic lockdowns improved air quality in 84% of countries worldwide, report finds
Coronavirus lockdowns led to air quality improvements in most countries, but the level of pollutants will likely rise as governments lift…
Continue Reading 9 food ideas to help you sleep well
Did you know that what you eat can affect your sleep? That’s right — there are foods that can help us enjoy a blissful night’s…
Continue Reading White House staff no longer tested for COVID-19 daily
White House staff working in-person are no longer tested for COVID-19 every day as those on campus have been increasingly vaccinated, a recent change…
Continue Reading Nearly half of parents said teens face new or worsening mental health issues during pandemic, poll says
Nearly half of parents reported their teenagers faced new or worsening mental health conditions since the pandemic began, a new poll has found. A…
Continue Reading COVID-19 antibodies present in about 1 in 5 blood donations from unvaccinated people, according to data from the American Red Cross
In the first week of March, more than 20% of blood donations from unvaccinated people had COVID-19 antibodies, according to data shared with CNN by…
Continue Reading Climate change is making pollen season — and your allergies — worse
Allergies aren’t just a sneezy seasonal annoyance. Hay fever has major health and economic consequences. It exacerbates asthma and weakens…
Continue Reading 421 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 421 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Fifteen minutes made all the difference for one COVID-19 patient
It all came down to 15…
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Bonneville County Jail inmate being treated for COVID-19 dies
A Bonneville County Jail inmate passed away Sunday while being treated at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center for sickness related to COVID-19. …
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People 55+ with at risk conditions, grocery workers eligible for vaccine
On Monday, vaccine eligibility opened up to Idahoans 55 and older with underlying medical conditions and to people in a variety of jobs, like…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 178 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 178 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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ISU health professions students helped deliver nearly 5,000 COVID-19 vaccines
Idaho State University student pharmacists, nurses, dental hygienists and physician assistants have helped nearly 5,000 people get COVID-19 vaccines…
Continue Reading Millions more Americans can now get COVID-19 vaccines, including teachers in all 50 states
There’s lots of great news about COVID-19 vaccines and one major catch. First, the good news: — A record-high 2.4 million vaccine doses…
Continue Reading White House races to blunt potential COVID-19 surge
The White House is racing to prevent and prepare for a potential fourth coronavirus surge as more transmissible coronavirus variants spread across…
Continue Reading Millions more Americans can now get Covid-19 vaccines, including all teachers
There’s lots of great news about Covid-19 vaccines and one major catch. First, the good news: — Almost 6 million Americans received a…
Continue Reading Brazil’s COVID-19 resurgence is pushing hospitals to overflowing
Brazil is pulling ahead in the race that no one wants to win. Over the past month, the South American nation has blown past a series of grisly…
Continue Reading COVID-19 vaccine ads expected in next few weeks as part of $250 million Biden administration campaign
In the next few weeks, the Biden administration will launch a national vaccine promotional campaign aimed at encouraging hesitant Americans to get…
Continue Reading To help people find COVID-19 vaccines, Facebook debuts new features
Facebook is rolling out a handful of new tools on its platforms to help people get vaccinated against COVID-19. The tech giant, which owns Instagram…
Continue Reading US COVID-19 cases have flattened. Here’s why that may predict another surge, expert says
There’s good reason to be optimistic about where the US could be by summer as COVID-19 vaccinations accelerate. But right now, there are…
Continue Reading Fauci says COVID-19 guidelines ‘will be much more liberal’ by July 4 if US cases drop
Federal COVID-19 guidelines “will be much more liberal” by the Fourth of July if US cases drop as more Americans are vaccinated, Dr.…
Continue Reading 9 things that weren’t scary before the pandemic but are now
What was nice about the Before Times was that, for most people, social interactions and outings could be carefree. We miss them, and that’s a…
Continue Reading 10 common mistakes in fighting ‘coronasomnia’ — the inability to fall and stay asleep
COVID-19 has spawned another global health crisis some have dubbed “coronasomnia” — an inability to fall asleep or get good quality…
Continue Reading How this year of working on Zoom has affected your brain
We have passed a year since the initial COVID-19 shutdowns. That means a year of working from home, business casual from the waist up, and staring at…
Continue Reading 10 lessons learned in a year of COVID-19 lockdown
It’s been hellish, and it will likely go down as the toughest stretch in many Americans’ lives. One year ago Saturday, the country went…
Continue Reading The US is now in a vulnerable spot with Covid-19. Don’t make the same mistakes Europe did, Fauci says
Don’t be fooled by the packed beaches and rollback of safety mandates in several states. Covid-19 is still spreading rampantly and must be…
Continue Reading Meghan’s revelation to Oprah showed the barriers to getting help for mental health. Here’s how to manage
In Oprah Winfrey’s bombshell interview Sunday with Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, one takeaway was that help for mental health is still hard to…
Continue Reading Health officials reflect on one year anniversary of coronavirus in Idaho
Now one year into the pandemic, we know more about how coronavirus spreads, how to treat it, and we now have multiple…
Continue Reading One Florida mayor says ‘too many people’ coming for spring break as US health officials urge vigilance
US health officials say how Americans act in the coming weeks could help determine how the Covid-19 pandemic continues to unfold. While infection…
Continue Reading Keep masks on, NIH director pleads as Texas enters 1st weekend without statewide Covid-19 restrictions
As spring break travel picks up and states increasingly drop Covid-19 restrictions, Dr. Francis Collins, the National Institutes of Health director,…
Continue Reading 293 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 293 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 170 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 170 new COVID-19 cases…
Continue Reading A year into the pandemic, it’s time to take stock of our mental health
I spent the week of March 9, 2020, in the office, sitting across from my patients, one after another, in my office. We talked about relationship…
Continue Reading Experimental Alzheimer’s drug could slow cognitive decline in patients, early results suggest
Eli Lilly and Company’s experimental intravenous drug donanemab could slow the cognitive decline of patients with Alzheimer’s disease,…
Continue Reading Teachers want to be back in classrooms, but after a year of Covid-19 it’s unclear when all schools will reopen fully
Teachers and school staff want to return to the classroom with their students, education experts said. But after a year of the pandemic, managing…
Continue Reading 9 anxiety-inducing social interactions as the world reopens
What was nice about the Before Times was that, for most people, social interactions and outings could be carefree. We miss them, and that’s a…
Continue Reading 333 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 333 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 176 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death
Local health officials reported 176 new cases and one new death…
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CVAC to send expanded recommendation on Group 3 to Gov. Little
The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee (CVAC) will send a recommendation to Gov. Brad Little on the process for vaccinating Idahoans between…
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Teton County, Wyo. mask order to go into effect Tuesday
Following the Statewide Mask Requirement removal announcement on Monday, the Teton District Health Officer requested a local health order to allow…
Continue Reading A Stanford scientist’s quest to cure his son could help unravel the mystery of Covid-19 long haulers
At the height of a luminous career in genetics, Ron Davis, professor of biochemistry and genetics at Stanford University in California, switched to…
Continue Reading Childhood vaccinations see ‘substantial’ and ‘historic’ declines amid COVID-19 pandemic, CDC director warns
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been “concerning” declines in childhood vaccinations against other infectious diseases, Dr.…
Continue Reading Cough more hazardous to COVID-19 medical workers than intubation, research suggests
Since the start of the pandemic, the most terrifying task in health care was thought to be when a doctor put a breathing tube down the trachea of a…
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