Your Reddit posts could predict a breakup over 3 months before it happens
One person was dumped before finals week after a four-year relationship. Another broke off a relationship with their boyfriend because he had fallen…
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Wyoming health officials update COVID-19 vaccine priority groups
The Wyoming Department of Health has updated the Phase 1a and 1b COVID-19 vaccine priority groups and has announced subgroup…
Continue Reading People 65 and older can now schedule COVID-19 vaccine in Southeast Idaho
As of 10:00 a.m. Monday, there are still appointments available in March.…
Continue Reading The US is in an ‘absolute race against time’ with new coronavirus variants, expert says
The US is in an “absolute race against time” to vaccinate as many people as possible before new COVID-19 variants take hold of the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 hospitalizations drop, but January has been the deadliest month of the pandemic. Here’s what to expect next
For the first time in almost two months, less than 100,000 Americans are hospitalized for COVID-19. Sunday, the United States reported 95,013…
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Canada surpasses 20,000 deaths due to COVID-19
Canada has now recorded more than 20,000 deaths connected to COVID-19, marking another grim milestone in the country’s fight against the novel…
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Mysterious untreatable fevers once devastated whole families. This doctor discovered what caused them
It’s an ancient disease that may have evolved to confer protection against the plague — but until 20 years ago, it had scientists and…
Continue Reading Life after COVID: The people who will re-enter society last
Danielle Seal likens going for a walk during the pandemic to an extreme sport. “When I go [and walk] the dog I have to ask people to stay two…
Continue Reading Scrambling to save tens of thousands of lives
Congress was convulsed by controversy over the incendiary behavior of a freshman Republican from Georgia. Wall Street was roiled by insurgent…
Continue Reading Hospitalizations are the lowest they’ve been in nearly 2 months. But US is still in for ‘rough’ coming weeks, expert says
Covid-19 hospitalizations in the US dropped below 100,000 for the first time in nearly two months, according to data from the COVID Tracking Project.…
Continue Reading Are we getting weirder? Perhaps we’re simply becoming ourselves
Normally reserved and conservatively dressed, my friend was outfitted in a strange mishmash of colorful wigs and Hawaiian shirts and a sequined gown.…
Continue Reading Maryland becomes 2nd state to report coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa
Maryland on Saturday became the second state to report a case of a coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa — a strain that health…
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328 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 328 new COVID-19 cases on…
Continue Reading CDC says travelers must wear masks on all forms of public transportation
As health experts warn that highly contagious coronavirus variants could soon worsen the spread in the US, the country is about to require masks on…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 60 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 60 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
Continue Reading On the anniversary of Covid-19 becoming an official public health emergency, experts say it’s time for a change
It was one year ago today the World Health Organization declared that the novel coronavirus was a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.…
Continue Reading As variants threaten Covid-19 progress, US weighs trial results of Johnson & Johnson vaccine candidate
As Covid-19 variants are increasingly found in the United States, experts say Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine candidate would help in the…
Continue Reading When Covid-19 vaccines are about to expire, health care workers must scramble to make sure they are used
Mechanical breakdowns. Bad weather. Expiration deadlines. The earliest phases of Covid-19 vaccine distribution in some instances have left doctors,…
Continue Reading Why parents should brace themselves for another uncertain summer and fall
I remember the talk among parents on my son’s last day of in-person school since the pandemic began. Back in March, some of them didn’t…
Continue Reading Babies get Covid-19 antibodies from mothers while in the womb, study finds
Antibodies that protect against the coronavirus often get transferred from mother to infant during pregnancy — a finding that indicates a…
Continue Reading Biden seeks to intensify public lobbying for Covid-19 relief bill amid the pandemic
When President Joe Biden intensifies his attention next week to selling Republicans and Democrats on his coronavirus relief bill, he won’t be…
Continue Reading 635 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 635 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Have you been trying to get yourself and your family vaccinated for Covid-19?
If you’ve been trying to get yourself, an elderly relative or someone you care for vaccinated for Covid-19, CNN Opinion wants to know what your…
Continue Reading Traveling to Canada during COVID-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning to travel to Canada, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the COVID-19…
Continue Reading COVID-19 vaccinations move to new phase Monday
Eastern Idaho Public Health has announced that rollout for the COVID-19 vaccine for Priority Group 2.2 will begin on Monday, February 1. …
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New website helps Idahoans learn when, where to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Governor Brad Little announced Friday the State of Idaho launched a new COVID-19 vaccination information website to help Idahoans more easily find…
Continue Reading White House to release state coronavirus reports previously kept out of public view in Trump administration
The transition from the Trump to the Biden administration has brought significant changes to the US Covid-19 strategy, and with it, a new level of…
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ISU reports 33 new COVID-19 cases this week
COVID-19 numbers on the Idaho State University campus in Pocatello dropped this week after the highest week ever last…
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Pregnant women should get COVID-19 vaccine, US doctors say, despite conflicting international advice
If you’re pregnant during the pandemic, major medical groups in the United States have a clear message for you — please consider being…
Continue Reading Florida launches statewide preregistration system for Covid-19 vaccinations
Florida has launched a statewide preregistration system to schedule Covid-19 vaccine appointments for people 65 and older and frontline healthcare…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 128 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 128 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
Continue Reading These young Covid widows are grieving during lockdown through a Facebook group
When Pamela Addison’s husband died from Covid-19 last April at age 44, she felt completely alone. She didn’t know anyone her age…
Continue Reading Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, how it works and why it matters
A third COVID-19 vaccine, one made by Johnson & Johnson, could be authorized for use in the United States in the near future. Data about the…
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Foods that can reduce stress
Stress levels may be high these days, but did you know that what we choose to eat can help to reduce stress, ultimately allowing us to take charge of…
Continue Reading Anti-science movement set up US for worse pandemic, infectious disease expert says
The anti-science movement has set up the United States and the world up for a worse Covid-19 pandemic than otherwise would have been, infectious…
Continue Reading Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is 66% effective in global trial, but 85% effective against severe disease, company says
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 single-shot vaccine was shown to be 66% effective in preventing moderate and severe disease in a global Phase…
Continue Reading Travel to Antarctica during COVID-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning to travel to Antarctica, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the COVID-19…
Continue Reading How much COVID-19 protection does travel insurance offer in 2021?
People who had travel insurance in 2020 found that their policies offered little protection against the global pandemic that dramatically upended…
Continue Reading Does Covid-19 impact male fertility? Experts urge caution about new evidence
Severe cases of Covid-19 might impact the quality of a man’s sperm, thus possibly impacting his fertility, according to a new study published…
Continue Reading A year into the pandemic, where are all the fast, easy home tests?
Last March former President Donald Trump said “anybody that wants a test can get a test” for Covid-19. That wasn’t true then, and…
Continue Reading 25 ways to stay warm this winter that won’t break the bank
A year into the pandemic, winter is the last of the four seasons we’re newly experiencing during this crisis. Each season has had its…
Continue Reading The US can defeat coronavirus variants with the right tools, White House adviser says
Even as increasingly worrisome Covid-19 variants reach the United States, a senior adviser on the White House Covid-19 response team offered hope…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for January 29: Covid, extremism, impeachment, GameStop, Hong Kong
There’s an official term for that! Merriam-Webster has added “second gentleman” to describe VP Kamala Harris’ husband Doug…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for January 29: Covid, extremism, impeachment, GameStop, Hong Kong
There’s an official term for that! Merriam-Webster has added “second gentleman” to describe VP Kamala Harris’ husband Doug…
Continue Reading Just as Covid-19 numbers were dropping, a concerning strain detected in South Africa is now in the US
Hope stemming from decreasing Covid-19 numbers has been blunted by the spread of new coronavirus variants. Now, one of the most worrisome strains…
Continue Reading Philadelphia severs ties with Covid-19 testing and vaccine organization after losing ‘trust in them’
The city of Philadelphia has cut ties with a Covid-19 vaccine provider, saying it lost “trust in them as an organization,” after a slew…
Continue Reading ‘Long Covid’ still puzzles doctors but treatment is possible
Medical professionals are working to understand more about a condition they are calling “long Covid,” among patients who experience…
Continue Reading 508 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 508 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…
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Gov. Little orders vaccine distribution transparency
Gov. Brad Little on Thursday ordered the state’s seven public health districts and providers to regularly report the number of coronavirus doses they…
Continue Reading ‘We continue to lead the nation.’ In West Virginia, Covid-19 vaccinations are nearly double the national rate
More than 9% of people in West Virginia have received at least their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, according to data published Monday by the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 105 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death
Local health officials reported 105 new COVID-19 cases and one new death in the area Thursday.…
Continue Reading German officials say AstraZeneca vaccine shouldn’t be given to over-65s, citing lack of data
Germany’s vaccine commission said the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine should not be given to people older than 65 years, amid a bitter dispute…
Continue Reading South Carolina detects first US cases of coronavirus strain first seen in South Africa
South Carolina officials have announced the United States’ first two confirmed cases of a more contagious coronavirus strain first spotted in…
Continue Reading New malaria mosquito emerges in African cities, and experts are worried
A new malaria mosquito is emerging in African cities, with potentially devastating consequences for those living there, according to a new study. The…
Continue Reading Snow blindness can sneak up on you, but prevention is easy
As the only American to have climbed all 14 of the world’s peaks over 26,000 feet above sea level — and the fifth person to do so without…
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Idaho health officials work to identify additional diagnoses of MIS-C
Idaho public health officials work with healthcare providers to identify additional diagnoses of…
Continue Reading Only half of COVID-19 vaccines delivered to states have been used, CDC data shows. Here’s one reason why
A possible explanation is emerging for why federal data shows only about half of the vaccine supply delivered in the US has been administered. The…
Continue Reading COVID-19 cases are trending lower but 80,000 more Americans could die of the virus in the next three weeks
COVID-19 cases in the US may be trending in the right direction, but experts say there’s still reason to worry. For one, there are new variants…
Continue Reading January has been the deadliest month for COVID-19 with nearly 80,000 lives lost so far in the US
January has already become the worst month for US COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic. As of Tuesday, there have been more than 79,000…
Continue Reading An afternoon nap could improve your cognitive abilities, study says
Taking an afternoon snooze could keep your brain sharp, a new study has said. Adults ages 60 and older who took afternoon naps showed signs of better…
Continue Reading CNN analysis suggests 12% — and as much as a third — of the US population might currently have some protection against Covid-19
Between vaccination coverage and natural immunity among those who have recovered from an infection, about 12% — and perhaps as much as a third…
Continue Reading Miami Heat lets dogs out to screen fans for Covid-19 — but what does the science say?
The Miami Heat is unleashing the dogs. As AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami reopens to a limited number of fans Thursday, the Miami Heat is bringing…
Continue Reading Covid-19 case numbers are trending down, but 80,000 more in the US could die in the next 3 weeks
Covid-19 cases in the US may be trending in the right direction, but experts say there’s still reason to worry. For one, there are new variants…
Continue Reading Manaus is collapsing again. Is a new coronavirus variant to blame?
The tense quiet outside the small hospital in Iranduba, Brazil, shattered when the ambulance rolled up. Inside, medics give a woman CPR in an…
Continue Reading The son of polio vaccine creator Jonas Salk got the COVID-19 vaccine. He wants you to do it, too
As Dr. Darrell Salk waited in line to receive his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, he realized he had been in a similar situation about 60 years…
Continue Reading 620 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 26 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 620 new COVID-19 cases and 26 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Alcohol and your heart: Just getting a buzz can trigger an irregular rhythm
The effects of alcohol on your heart can be immediate, triggering an irregular rhythm called atrial fibrillation or AFib, according to new…
Continue Reading Your sleep could be dictated by the phases of the moon, a study says
The moon dictates the pushes and pulls of the tides, but it could also affect our sleep. As we head toward the first full moon of the year on…
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Jackson Hole residents urged to limit exposure to household groups
Teton County, Wyoming health officials have extended a recommendation to limit gatherings to household groups. …
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 126 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 3 new deaths
Local health officials reported 126 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths…
Continue Reading Most common mistakes in online workouts that cause pain or injury
Virtual workouts have become increasingly popular due to Covid-19 restrictions. Online sessions allow you to bring your workout with you wherever you…
Continue Reading CDC doesn’t know if new Covid-19 variants are causing rare complication in children
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday it does not know if the new Covid-19 variants are causing more cases of a rare…
Continue Reading Analysis: My Covid-19 vaccine trial experience remains vital as vaccination rates are lagging
Over a month ago, I got injected with either a Covid-19 vaccine candidate or placebo from Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen unit. Since…
Continue Reading Despite advances, it will be ‘months’ before everyone who wants a vaccine can get one, task force says
The Biden administration’s COVID-19 team spent its first virtual briefing Wednesday addressing vaccine distribution problems and questions…
Continue Reading Anxiety robbing your sleep? A weighted blanket may help
After my sister gave me a weighted blanket for Christmas, it became the gift that I didn’t know I needed. It’s one of the best things…
Continue Reading New coronavirus variants threaten to stress US system more, CDC head says
The spread of new coronavirus variants that are more contagious threatens to add stress to an already overwhelmed health care system, US Centers for…
Continue Reading FDA places all alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico on ‘import alert’
The US Food and Drug Administration has placed all alcohol-based hand sanitizers coming from Mexico on a countrywide “import alert” until…
Continue Reading Where the top US school districts stand with virtual vs. in-person learning
In the effort to balance health, jobs and quality education, the nation’s biggest school districts are divided on how to teach students this…
Continue Reading Idaho leaders ask why the state’s vaccine allotment is low
State health care leaders are pressing federal officials to explain why Idaho was allotted far fewer doses of coronavirus vaccine than most other…
Continue Reading Regeneron says study shows its monoclonal antibody cocktail works against coronavirus variants
Tests on two different variants of the coronavirus show that one of the two monoclonal antibodies in Regeneron’s cocktail therapy can…
Continue Reading Even with coronavirus vaccine distribution set to increase, upcoming months could be rough
As the federal government promises more help against the coronavirus pandemic with better distribution of vaccines, the President is joining the…
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Idaho National Guard joins Portneuf Medical Center to fight COVID-19
On Tuesday, employees and patients of PMC were greeted and screened by some new faces, and rather than scrubs, they were in uniform.
The Portneuf…
559 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 559 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…
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No more cleaning between games
The Idaho State Board of Education has made another change to its plan for winter…
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Snake River School District early release for COVID-19 vaccinations
The Snake River School District is getting ready to vaccinate its employees who choose to get the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 142 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 142 COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.…
Continue Reading In-person learning during the pandemic is possible with the right precautions, CDC researchers say
Many parents and caregivers remain worried about the safety of their children in schools amid the coronavirus pandemic, but experts from the US…
Continue Reading Biden announces purchase of 200M vaccine doses
President Joe Biden announced a series of measures on Tuesday aimed at ramping up coronavirus vaccine allocation and distribution, including the…
Continue Reading 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.…
Continue Reading Everyday activities are more dangerous now that new COVID-19 variants are circulating, expert says
Health officials are “extremely” worried about the new COVID-19 variants that have been detected in the US and what they could mean over…
Continue Reading Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss, study finds
Increases in air pollution are linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss, according to a new study. Researchers from University College…
Continue Reading 8 myths about the COVID-19 vaccine — Dr. Wen explains
The United States crossed the terrible milestone of 400,000 deaths from coronavirus early last week, and there are currently over 2.1 million…
Continue Reading COVID-19 masks: Which mask is best for you, and when to use it
Think of masks as the newest trendy accessory that can save your life — and the lives of those you love. But instead of what pattern, logo or…
Continue Reading Coronavirus variant first spotted in Brazil found in the US for the first time
Even with the number of COVID-19 cases coming down, scientists are worrying about variants of the novel coronavirus — one of which has been…
Continue Reading UK police officers facing fines after having haircuts at police station
Some 31 London Metropolitan Police officers each face a £200 fine (about $275) after having their hair cut at a police station in east London…
Continue Reading Why swearing is a sign of intelligence, helps manage pain and more
Polite society considers swearing to be a vulgar sign of low intelligence and education, for why would one rely on rude language when blessed with a…
Continue Reading 527 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 527 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths on…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 70 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 5 new deaths
Local health officials reported 70 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths…
Continue Reading Brazil variant of coronavirus detected in US for first time
While all viruses mutate over time, some variants of the novel coronavirus are worrying scientists. Several strains appear to be more transmissible…
Continue Reading New Covid-19 case counts drop, but variants loom. So a vaccine maker is working on another booster
First, the good news: In 48 states, the averages of new Covid-19 cases have dropped significantly over the past seven days. And every state improved…
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