What is HPV? What you should know about vaccines, symptoms and cancer risks
Sexually transmitted infections can be a nuisance at best and deadly at worst. Human papillomavirus, also known as HPV, is the most commonplace,…
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COVID-19’s obesity link, ‘neanderthal thinking,’ and skipping the queue. What you need to know about COVID-19 this Thursday.
Countries where more than half the population is overweight, such as the US and the UK, have recorded much higher death rates from COVID-19,…
Continue Reading COVID-19 death rates 10 times higher in countries where most adults are overweight, report finds
The risk of death from COVID-19 is about 10 times higher in countries where most of the population is overweight, according to a report released…
Continue Reading CDC director urges people to keep masking and distancing ‘regardless of what states decide’
The director of the US Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday said she hopes people will decide to individually “do the right thing”…
Continue Reading Covid-19’s obesity link, ‘neanderthal thinking,’ and skipping the line. What you need to know about Covid-19 this Thursday.
Countries where more than half the population is overweight, such as the US and the UK, have recorded much higher death rates from Covid-19,…
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Many teens live online, alone. Here’s how to stay connected in the pandemic
For many teens, the pandemic has created an environment in which most of their lives take place in the shadows. Our kids have become increasingly…
Continue Reading Two doses of Pfizer and Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine are necessary, officials say, but questions still linger
The United States is holding firm to the strategy to administer two doses of the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines a few weeks apart.…
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Challis, Salmon communities raise money for young man’s surgery
Rowdy Piva of Challis, Idaho is turning 21 Thursday, but instead of celebrating, he’s in Minnesota fighting for his…
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Home Helpers will provide thousands of COVID-19 tests to Eastern Idaho
With recent assistance from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Home Helpers Home Care in Pocatello now has access to 6,400 COVID-19…
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452 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 452 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…
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Teton County, Wyo. COVID-19 vaccine registration now open for Phase 1c Subgroups
Teton County Health Department has now opened registration for both the employment and higher risk population-based Phase 1c groups.…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 126 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 126 new COVID-19 cases in the area Wednesday.…
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SIPH prepares for vaccine rollout for frontline workers
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is urging people aged 65 and older who have not yet received their COVID-19
vaccination to call Public Health at…
U of I reports significant increase in COVID-19 cases
The University of Idaho has reported an increase in COVID-19 positives after a recent long weekend and subsequent snow closure in Moscow.…
Continue Reading ‘The impossible is not impossible’: The push to make Covid-19 vaccines at record speed
Before the pandemic, Anne Leonard’s friends and family had only a cursory interest in her two decades of work manufacturing pharmaceuticals.…
Continue Reading Some US bishops discourage Catholics from getting Johnson & Johnson vaccine if others are available
As officials and health experts race to get Americans vaccinated against Covid-19, some Catholic bishops have weighed in to discourage Church members…
Continue Reading Experts are warning of a potential COVID-19 surge while several governors are loosening restrictions
As more US COVID-19 vaccine sites begin offering one-dose Johnson & Johnson shots Wednesday, more states are easing coronavirus restrictions…
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Vaping marijuana linked to lung injury in teens, study says
Teens are about twice as likely to report “wheezing or whistling” in the chest after vaping marijuana than after smoking cigarettes or…
Continue Reading Dr. Fauci is giving his personal 3D model of the coronavirus to the Smithsonian
For the past year, Dr. Anthony Fauci’s sidekick has been a blue and pink-spiked model of the COVID-19 virus. And now, he’s making sure…
Continue Reading More states are easing COVID-19 restrictions, even as health experts sound warnings
Several states on Tuesday announced they are loosening restrictions put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19, even as health experts warn against…
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Can we hug our vaccinated grandparents? Experts say it depends
As some Canadian provinces open COVID-19 vaccinations to their oldest residents, experts say meeting up with older loved ones who’ve received the…
Continue Reading ‘Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vacciiiine!’
“Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vacciiiine! I’m begging of you please don’t hesitate,” sang Dolly Parton, riffing on her hit song…
Continue Reading Losing our sense of control during the pandemic
On a recent trip to the supermarket, I was trying and failing miserably to open a plastic bag to tuck my broccoli into — without licking my…
Continue Reading How to help your kids get enough sleep, especially during the Covid pandemic
Getting enough sleep was tough even before the pandemic. With disrupted routines, extra screen time and the incredible amount of stress most people…
Continue Reading More Americans are dying “in the prime of their lives,” new report finds
Younger and middle-age Americans have been dying at higher rates over the past three decades, marking what is becoming a public health crisis across…
Continue Reading 374 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 374 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on…
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Gov. Little’s Emergency Declaration secures millions in funding for vaccination effort
Governor Brad Little announced Tuesday the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $39 million to the Idaho Office of Emergency…
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COVID-19 vaccine priority group 2.3 becomes eligible March 15
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will move forward with its next COVID-19 vaccine priority…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 144 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 144 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
Continue Reading Biden now says US will have enough vaccine for every adult by the end of May
President Joe Biden, announcing that drugmaker Merck will help manufacture a vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson, said the United States would…
Continue Reading Most states now require face masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19. These are the ones that don’t
While health officials agree face masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19, state and local governments have varied widely on implementation of mask…
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President Biden gives update on federal COVID-19 response
President Joe Biden gives an update on the federal COVID-19 response. You can watch…
Continue Reading US needs to hold on for another 2 or 3 months without easing Covid-19 measures, experts say. Here’s what’s at stake
Americans have received some good news lately about the coronavirus. But the country is not yet in the clear, experts warn. A third Covid-19 vaccine…
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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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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 Mammograms pick up swelling due to COVID-19 vaccine, causing unnecessary fear, radiologists say
When she found a lump in her left breast during a routine self-check, Boston primary care physician Dr. Devon Quasha knew exactly what to do. She…
Continue Reading US needs to hold on for another 2 or 3 months without easing up on COVID-19 measures, expert says. Here’s what’s at stake
Americans have received some good news lately about the coronavirus. But that doesn’t mean we’re in the clear yet, experts warn. A third…
Continue Reading Which COVID-19 vaccine should I get? Dr. Wen weighs in
And then there were three. There are now three COVID-19 vaccines authorized for emergency use by the US Food and Drug Administration, manufactured by…
Continue Reading Smartphone addiction ruins sleep, study says, but you can fight back
Addiction to smartphones will result in poor sleep, according to a new study. The study, published Tuesday in Frontiers in Psychiatry, looked at…
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A California doctor performed surgery during a Zoom court appearance
A California doctor’s trial was delayed after he appeared for a virtual court hearing while simultaneously conducting a surgery last Thursday.…
Continue Reading 322 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 322 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 119 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths
Local health officials reported 119 new COVID-19 cases in the area and two new deaths…
Continue Reading Here’s when the US will see a lot more vaccine doses
Millions more Covid-19 vaccines are on the way. Moderna, Pfizer and now Johnson & Johnson will deliver enough doses to fully vaccinate 130…
Continue Reading People rarely leave conversations when they want to — here’s how to change it
You’ve been chatting with someone for 20 minutes, but the conversation grew stale halfway through. You look around the room, desperate to find…
Continue Reading Should our children go back to school? Dr. Wen helps you decide
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has just released a road map for bringing students back to in-person instruction. About 89% of…
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SIPH offers free suicide prevention training
QPR Training for suicide prevention will be offered free of charge to the public.…
Continue Reading Donald and Melania Trump received COVID-19 vaccine at the White House in January
Former President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump received the COVID-19 vaccine at the White House in January, a Trump adviser told…
Continue Reading The US is getting a third coronavirus vaccine. Here’s how it’s different from the others
The United States is getting a third coronavirus vaccine — this one made by Johnson & Johnson. The US Food and Drug Administration has…
Continue Reading Appointments available at IFFD’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic
The Idaho Falls Fire Department has appointment times available for eligible individuals at their COVID-19 vaccine…
Continue Reading All our recent progress with COVID-19 could be wiped out by variants, CDC director says. ‘Please stay strong’
The US is at risk of losing all its recent gains in the battle against COVID-19 as highly contagious variants take advantage of Americans getting lax…
Continue Reading US begins distribution of a third COVID-19 vaccine as concerns grow over latest coronavirus trends
The US just added another powerful weapon in the battle against COVID-19: a third vaccine. The single-dose shot, from Johnson & Johnson, comes at…
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Why kids are hitting the pandemic wall
After almost a full year of grappling with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, including nearly nine months of virtual school, 11-year-old London…
Continue Reading Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine gets the nod from CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine advisers voted Sunday to recommend the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for the US, and CDC…
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There’s good COVID-19 news, including a third vaccine’s approval. But don’t ease up on safety measures, Fauci warns
It’s easy to get caught up in all the good news about the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and…
Continue Reading Fauci: ‘I would take whatever vaccine would be available to me’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, on Sunday urged Americans to take any of the three “highly…
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New COVID-19 cases have stopped declining. Don’t repeat the mistakes of 2020 and start a new surge, Fauci says
It’s easy to get caught up in all the good news about the COVID-19 pandemic. A third vaccine is on the brink of getting distributed by the…
Continue Reading It’s the US’ deadliest avalanche season in years. Experts say COVID-19 is partially to blame
The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the US economy, health care system and schools. Some experts say it’s also to blame for a recent…
Continue Reading Everything old is new again: Repurposing drugs to treat COVID-19
The practice of finding new uses for old medications — called repurposing or repositioning drugs — is not new. The most famous (or…
Continue Reading FDA approves new device to help protect athletes from traumatic brain injury
A new device that could help reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury during head impacts was given the green light by the Food and…
Continue Reading Comfort yourself with these 6 hearty soups
How many more weeks of winter? Sounds like it’s the right time for a bowl — no, make that a cauldron — of soup. “People get…
Continue Reading US begins distribution of a third Covid-19 vaccine as concerns grow over latest case trends
The US just added another powerful tool against Covid-19 to its inventory: a third vaccine. This latest piece of good news comes at a time US health…
Continue Reading 5 is your lucky number of fruits and veggies to live longer, but not all of them count
Five is your new lucky number. That’s how many servings of fruits and vegetables you need to eat each day to live the longest, according to a…
Continue Reading The US is about to get a third coronavirus vaccine. Here’s how it’s different from the others
The United States is poised to get a third coronavirus vaccine — this one made by Johnson & Johnson. The US Food and Drug Administration…
Continue Reading Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine gets the nod from CDC committee
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine advisers voted Sunday to recommend the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine for the US. It is…
Continue Reading ‘A big, big deal.’ Experts say the green light for Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine helps bring US a step closer to normalcy
The Food and Drug Administration gave Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine the green light for emergency use on Saturday — another…
Continue Reading The new vaccine is a valuable weapon against Covid-19, and its rollout will be quick, officials say
A third vaccine is poised to join the fight against Covid-19, with 3.9 million doses expected to be available right away, a health official said…
Continue Reading Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine gets emergency use authorization from FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration authorized Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine Saturday. It is the first single dose Covid-19 vaccine…
Continue Reading CDC announces travel restrictions for countries hit by Ebola
Travel precautions will be imposed for individuals coming to the US from Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo — two countries fighting…
Continue Reading As FDA advisers recommend authorizing a 3rd vaccine, a Covid-19 surge hangs in the balance
Even with a third vaccine nearing authorization and a rise in vaccination rates, officials say another devastating Covid-19 spike could be on the…
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A New Jersey plumber drove to Texas with his family to fix burst pipes and other damage from devastating winter storm
A New Jersey plumber who wanted to help Texans dealing with burst pipes and other damage after last week’s winter storms drove to Houston with…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccines allegedly stolen, expired and inappropriately administered in Tennessee county, state investigation finds
The health director in Tennessee’s largest county resigned Friday after the state health department found that 2,500 Covid-19 vaccine were…
Continue Reading 233 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 233 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 78 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local heath officials reported 78 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
Continue Reading 312 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 312 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Open a window to reduce virus spread, CDC tells schools
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted new recommendations Friday on the importance of good ventilation in preventing coronavirus…
Continue Reading Canada to receive 6.5 million COVID-19 vaccines by end of March
Canada expects to receive more than 6.5 million COVID-19 vaccines by the end of March, with tens of millions more vaccines arriving between April and…
Continue Reading FDA vaccine advisers recommend authorization of Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine
Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted Friday to recommend the agency grant emergency use authorization to Johnson &…
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Single Pfizer vaccine shot provides strong protection for those who’ve had COVID-19, UK studies suggest
Just one dose of Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine can induce a strong enough immune response in people who have already had COVID-19 that…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 122 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths
Local health officials reported 122 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths in the area…
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Preparations underway for in-person jury trials
It has been almost a year since a jury trial has been held in Idaho, but courtrooms could soon be opening their…
Continue Reading Another COVID-19 surge hangs in the balance. This is how experts say we keep it from becoming reality
Even with slowed infection rates and increased vaccinations, officials say another devastating COVID-19 spike could be on the horizon depending on…
Continue Reading Why Americans shouldn’t turn their noses up at Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine
With Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine on the verge of being authorized for emergency use by the US Food and Drug Administration,…
Continue Reading FDA advisers to consider third possible COVID-19 vaccine Friday
US Food and Drug Administration vaccine advisers are scheduled to meet Friday to discuss the potential emergency authorization of a third coronavirus…
Continue Reading COVID-19 cases discovered on one US Navy ship in Middle East, suspected cases on a second
About a dozen sailors and Marines onboard the USS San Diego tested positive for COVID-19 while the ship was deployed to the Middle East, the Navy…
Continue Reading When will the US reach herd immunity and what will it look like?
A year into the Covid-19 pandemic, it appears that trends have finally shifted in a positive direction. New cases, hospitalizations and deaths are…
Continue Reading Doomscrolling can steal hours of your time — here’s how to take it back
You’re mindlessly scrolling on your phone after a long day at work, sifting through miles of negative posts. In what seems like minutes, hours…
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LDS Church gives $20M to help send vaccines globally
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said Friday it has given $20 million to help a program aimed at distributing coronavirus vaccines to…
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Why women should monitor blood pressure differently, according to a new study
When you visit the doctor, often the first order of business is wrapping a blood pressure cuff around your arm and looking to the display screen for…
Continue Reading After weeks of sharp declines, new Covid-19 cases are beginning to flatten
After six straight weeks of declines in new Covid-19 cases in the US, that number has started to plateau, even as hospitalizations and deaths…
Continue Reading More than a dozen slum residents in an Indian city say they thought they were being vaccinated. They were part of clinical trials
The white van arrived in slum areas of Bhopal, a city in central India, blasting a message over the speaker system that seemed too good to refuse:…
Continue Reading Arthritis drugs can help critically ill COVID-19 patients, study suggests
Drugs typically used to treat rheumatoid arthritis can help critically ill COVID-19 patients in intensive care units, one new study finds. But…
Continue Reading 306 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 10 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 306 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths on…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 100 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 3 new deaths
Local health officials reported 100 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths in the area…
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Wyoming eliminates one set of health orders
Governor Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Health have removed the health order addressing operations of personal care services, along with a…
Continue Reading I’m pregnant… should I get the Covid-19 vaccine?
There’s enough to worry about during a pregnancy, even without a pandemic. As the vaccine rollout continues, there’s still concern over…
Continue Reading Despite US Covid-19 cases dropping, infections are still staggeringly high. Here’s what has experts worried
A new ensemble forecast published Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the daily Covid-19 death rate will slow in the…
Continue Reading Going maskless is a key factor in COVID-19 outbreaks at gyms, studies say
Wearing masks and other safety precautions are key to stop the spread of COVID-19 during indoor group exercise, according to two new reports…
Continue Reading Moderna, Pfizer test vaccine strategies against new variants
Vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna are trying to get out ahead of some of the new coronavirus variants that are causing concern around the world.…
Continue Reading CDC must encourage better ventilation to stop coronavirus spread in schools, experts say
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should be doing more to guide and encourage improved air circulation in buildings —…
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