Trader Joe’s finally brings back free samples
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Freebies are back at the grocery store after a long pandemic hiatus. Trader Joe’s brought back in-store…
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SIPH offers free parenting program in southeast Idaho
Would you like to learn more about how you can help your children learn, grow and develop?…
Continue Reading Long Covid: What science has learned about the loss of smell and taste
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Imagine waking up one morning after recovering from Covid-19 to find that your coffee smells like unwashed socks, your eggs…
Continue Reading Two concussions don’t always add up to second impact syndrome
By Nadia Kounang, CNN The NFL has been thrust back into the concussion debate after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa took two big hits just…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 373 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 373 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…
Continue Reading ALS drug gets FDA approval despite uncertainty about effectiveness
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The…
Continue Reading US suicide rates rose in 2021, reversing two years of decline
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Last year, a landlord stopped by Patrick John’s home in the Salt Lake City area to replace a broken dishwasher. John…
Continue Reading The UK economy still hasn’t recovered from the pandemic. Now it’s on the ropes again
By Mark Thompson, CNN Business There was good news and bad in Friday’s revised data about the UK economy. It grew — marginally — in the…
Continue Reading ALS drug gets FDA approval despite uncertainty about effectiveness
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The…
Continue Reading First on CNN: US government to provide $266 million to build community, public health work force
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN The US government is awarding more than $266 million from the American Rescue Plan to expand the nation’s community…
Continue Reading CDC warns of severe illnesses from monkeypox as Ohio reports death of a monkeypox patient
By Nadia Kounang and Katherine Dillinger, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new warning to health care providers…
Continue Reading CDC warns of severe illnesses from monkeypox as Ohio reports death of a monkeypox patient
By Nadia Kounang and Katherine Dillinger, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new warning to health care providers…
Continue Reading ALS drug gets FDA approval despite uncertainty about effectiveness
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The…
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How AP scores in 2021 compared to pre-pandemic scores
The coronavirus pandemic brought upheaval to the country’s schools — and its standardized tests. EDsmart investigated how Advanced Placement test…
Continue Reading Coffee lowers risk of heart problems and early death, study says, especially ground and caffeinated
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Drinking two to three cups a day of most types of coffee may protect you from cardiovascular disease and an early death, a new…
Continue Reading FDA proposes updates to ‘healthy’ claim on food packages
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes to the nutrition standards that foods must meet before they can carry…
Continue Reading Dogs can smell when humans are stressed, study suggests
By Megan Marples, CNN There’s now scientific evidence shedding more light on one of Barkley’s impressive skills in a long list of…
Continue Reading FDA proposes updates to ‘healthy’ claim on food packages
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes to the nutrition standards that foods must meet before they can carry…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 593 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 593 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…
Continue Reading Cancer is the No. 2 cause of death in US. What you should know about screenings
By Katia Hetter, CNN Many people postponed routine medical care because of disruptions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. That includes a decline in…
Continue Reading People experienced some key personality changes during the pandemic, study finds
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Covid-19 changed a lot — how we socialized, where we went, and even what work looked like. A new study shows the…
Continue Reading US sees increase in respiratory infections that can lead to paralysis in children, CDC data shows
By Carma Hassan, CNN Doctors should prepare for a possible increase in young patients with enterovirus D68, the US Centers for Disease Control and…
Continue Reading Millions of eligible families did not receive monthly child tax credits, while more than 1 million ineligible taxpayers did
The Internal Revenue Service failed to send $3.7 billion in monthly child tax credit payments to 4.1 million eligible taxpayers last year, according…
Continue Reading Combining weight training with another activity could lower your risk of early death, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Aerobic activities and weight training have health benefits on their own, but combining them could have even greater effect…
Continue Reading Alzheimer’s drug slows progression of cognitive decline in clinical trial, drugmakers say
By Amanda Sealy, CNN A monoclonal antibody treatment for Alzheimer’s disease called lecanemab slows the progression of cognitive decline by 27%…
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FDA authorization for updated COVID-19 boosters could be expanded to younger ages as soon as early October
US Food and Drug Administration authorization for updated COVID-19 boosters could be expanded to younger age groups as soon as early October, a…
Continue Reading FDA authorization for updated Covid-19 boosters could be expanded to younger ages as soon as early October
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN US Food and Drug Administration authorization for updated Covid-19 boosters could be expanded to younger age groups as soon…
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More monkeypox cases identified in Wyoming residents
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) announced additional monkeypox cases have been identified in Wyoming residents within the last few…
Continue Reading Study links COVID-19 vaccination to small, temporary change in menstrual cycle
People who got the COVID-19 vaccine reported slightly longer menstrual cycles, but the change was temporary, according to a new study published…
Continue Reading Study links Covid-19 vaccination to small, temporary change in menstrual cycle
By Naomi Thomas, CNN People who got the Covid-19 vaccine reported slightly longer menstrual cycles, but the change was temporary, according to a new…
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Southeast Idaho announces first case of Monkeypox
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) is reporting the first case of Monkeypox virus infection in a southeast Idaho resident.…
Continue Reading What you should know about sleep loss and inflammation, according to new study
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Chronic sleep deprivation in a small group of healthy adults increased production of immune cells linked to inflammation while…
Continue Reading What is the healthiest bread to eat?
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN One of the foods many people hate to love is bread. It tastes so good, but we often get messages that, nutritionally,…
Continue Reading Frozen embryos tied to higher risk of pregnancy complications related to high blood pressure, study suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Pregnancies from in vitro fertilization using frozen embryos appear to be linked to an increased risk of complications…
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Rising COVID-19 cases in the UK may be a warning for the US
There are signs that the United Kingdom could be heading into a fall COVID-19 wave, and experts say the United States may not be far…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 314 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 314 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the…
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SIPH to offer free tobacco cessation program
A free four week Fresh Start Tobacco Cessation program will be offered to community members in October 2022.…
Continue Reading Rising Covid-19 cases in the UK may be a warning for the US
By Brenda Goodman, CNN There are signs that the United Kingdom could be heading into a fall Covid-19 wave, and experts say the United States may not…
Continue Reading Canada to remove final Covid-19 travel restrictions
By Paula Newton and Kristina Sgueglia, CNN From October 1, Canada is removing all remaining Covid-19 entry restrictions including testing, quarantine…
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Pfizer seeks to expand omicron booster to 5- to 11-year-olds
Pfizer asked U.S. regulators Monday to expand use of its updated COVID-19 booster shot to children ages 5 to…
Continue Reading Pfizer, Moderna seek authorization for updated Covid-19 boosters for younger children
By Naomi Thomas, CNN Younger children could soon be eligible to receive an updated Covid-19 booster shot. Pfizer and BioNTech on Monday said they…
Continue Reading What is rainbow fentanyl? Colorful pills drive new warnings about deadliest drug in the US
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new wave of concern has spread across the United States over multi-colored “rainbow fentanyl” pills, powders…
Continue Reading Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla tests positive for Covid-19 again
By Carma Hassan, CNN Albert Bourla, CEO of drugmaker Pfizer, has tested positive for Covid-19 and is “feeling well,” he said in a tweet…
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EIRMC employee honored at national awards ceremony
This is the highest honor HCA Healthcare bestows on…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 506 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 506 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths Friday.…
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6 tips for eating more mindfully
Thistle compiled six tips for eating more mindfully from a variety of experts and news…
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How COVID-19 changed the way movies are budgeted and made
Giggster delved into how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the cost of making movies.…
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COVID-19 changed how we eat out—here are the trends that are here to stay
COVID-19 changed how people eat out, and some of those trends are likely to be permanent. Task Group provides a look at the benefits and drawbacks…
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How federal COVID-19 educational aid was awarded to every state
The federal government awarded $190 billion to schools to help students recover from the effects of the pandemic. HeyTutor broke down what every…
Continue Reading Fetuses smile for carrots but grimace over kale, study suggests
By Amarachi Orie, CNN While it is known that some children are not huge fans of greens, a new study suggests that such dietary preferences could come…
Continue Reading Don’t shower during a thunderstorm. Here’s why
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Trees begin to sway, the sky darkens and suddenly you hear it — the distant sound of thunder. That’s your cue that…
Continue Reading Don’t shower (and other don’ts) during a thunderstorm
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Trees begin to sway, the sky darkens and suddenly you hear it — the distant sound of thunder. That’s your cue that…
Continue Reading How to help your teen get moving
By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN It’s no secret that exercise is important for your health, whatever your age. And it’s tempting to…
Continue Reading The world doesn’t appear the same to every animal — or every human
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch — you know them as the five traditional senses.…
Continue Reading Cancer death rates fall steadily in the US, with more survivors than ever
By Carma Hassan, CNN More people are surviving cancer than ever before in the United States, according to a new report from the American Association…
Continue Reading 100 days post-Roe: Clinics in 14 of 15 states have stopped providing abortion care, survey finds
By Brenda Goodman, CNN It’s been 100 days since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, undoing constitutional protections for abortion…
Continue Reading Ohio’s new abortion law forces doctor to fight to protect her patient’s life
By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN As soon as Dr. Mae Winchester did an ultrasound on Tara George, she knew that her baby was in trouble.…
Continue Reading The COVID-19 emergency may end, but there’s no rule to say when the pandemic is over
President Joe Biden lit a firestorm of controversy this week when he said in an interview that “the pandemic is over:” Is it really over? How do we…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 516 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 516 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths…
Continue Reading FDA releases more doses of Moderna’s updated COVID-19 boosters amid reports of ‘limited’ supply
The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the release of “numerous batches” of Moderna’s updated COVID-19 booster amid reports of supply…
Continue Reading FDA releases more doses of Moderna’s updated Covid-19 boosters amid reports of ‘limited’ supply
By Carma Hassan and Katherine Dillinger, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the release of “numerous batches” of…
Continue Reading The Covid-19 emergency may end, but there’s no rule to say when the pandemic is over
By Brenda Goodman, CNN President Joe Biden lit a firestorm of controversy this week when he said in an interview that “the pandemic is…
Continue Reading Ebola Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Ebola, a virus with a high fatality rate that was first identified in Africa in 1976. Facts Ebola…
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How to prepare for the upcoming flu season
As fall approaches many in the medical industry are reminding us to take extra steps to stay healthy as Flu season approaches.…
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ISU partners with IDHW to do wastewater surveillance testing for COVID-19
What you’re flushing down the drain is providing researchers at Idaho State University with the latest on COVID-19 in the Gem…
Continue Reading Women’s health got worse in 2021, global survey finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN For women around the globe, the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic brought more health challenges than the first. In…
Continue Reading You may have a lot more to lose from not quitting than you think, experts say
By Megan Marples, CNN When Rajagopal Raghunathan told family and friends he would be running his first marathon, he didn’t anticipate the…
Continue Reading Is the COVID-19 pandemic really ‘over?’
US President Joe Biden said he believes the COVID-19 pandemic is “over,” even as the country continues to see around 400 deaths a…
Continue Reading You may have a lot more to lose from not quitting than you think, experts say
By Megan Marples, CNN When Rajagopal Raghunathan told family and friends he would be running his first marathon, he didn’t anticipate the…
Continue Reading FDA report details agency fumbles during infant formula investigation that hampered response
By Brenda Goodman, CNN A perfect storm of “systemic vulnerabilities” at the US Food and Drug Administration unfolded as the agency…
Continue Reading Drinking at least 4 cups of certain teas may reduce type 2 diabetes risk, research finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Drinking black, green or oolong tea might have more benefits than a little energy boost — a certain amount could reduce…
Continue Reading For the first time, US task force proposes recommendation to screen for anxiety in adults
By Naomi Thomas, CNN The US Preventive Services Task Force says for the first time that adults under the age of 65 should be screened for anxiety,…
Continue Reading 36% of US counties are ‘maternity care deserts,’ raising risks for women and babies, new report finds
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN About 36% of all US counties are “maternity care deserts,” and the number of counties where there is limited or…
Continue Reading Don’t cook chicken in NyQuil: FDA warns about dangerous social media challenges
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Want to cook chicken in NyQuil? Overdose on antihistamines? Swallow laundry detergent pods? While most of us would recoil in…
Continue Reading Drug overdose death rates highest among American Indian people and middle-age Black men, study shows
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Drug overdose deaths in the United States increased sharply throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, reaching record levels in…
Continue Reading Years after water crisis, Flint residents reported high rates of depression, PTSD
By Carma Hassan, CNN In a new study, researchers say the experiences of residents of Flint, Michigan, show that environmental disasters like the…
Continue Reading Years after water crisis, Flint residents reported high rates of depression, PTSD
By Carma Hassan, CNN In a new study, researchers say the experiences of residents of Flint, Michigan, show that environmental disasters like the…
Continue Reading Don’t cook chicken in NyQuil: FDA warns about dangerous social media challenges
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Want to cook chicken in NyQuil? Overdose on antihistamines? Swallow laundry detergent pods? While most of us would recoil in…
Continue Reading Night owls at high risk of certain chronic diseases, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN If you prefer to go to bed and get up later — a sleep chronotype known as being a night owl — you may be at higher…
Continue Reading 4 out of 5 pregnancy-related deaths in the US are preventable, CDC finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The vast majority of deaths among pregnant women and new mothers in the United States are preventable, according to a new…
Continue Reading Biden’s comments about pandemic widen public health split over how US should respond to Covid-19
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Even as the US prepares for a potential winter surge of Covid-19, President Biden roamed the cavernous halls of the Detroit…
Continue Reading Rising Covid-19 cases in the UK may be a warning for the US
By Brenda Goodman, CNN There are signs that the United Kingdom could be heading into a fall Covid-19 wave, and experts say the United States may not…
Continue Reading New Alzheimer’s diagnoses more common among seniors who have had COVID-19, study finds
A recent study of more than 6 million people 65 and older found that seniors who had COVID-19 had a substantially higher risk of being diagnosed with…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 500 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 500 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths over the weekend.…
Continue Reading New Alzheimer’s diagnoses more common among seniors who have had Covid-19, study finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN A recent study of more than 6 million people 65 and older found that seniors who had Covid-19 had a substantially higher…
Continue Reading What moves us ‘closer to the unfortunate finish line of getting long COVID’
You may have up to a 50% higher risk of developing long COVID-19 if you suffer from common psychiatric issues such as anxiety or depression, a recent…
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Flu vaccine to be offered at Teton County Health Department beginning Sept. 26
Teton County Health Department (TCHD) officials are strongly encouraging people in the community to get a flu vaccine as it is the first and most…
Continue Reading What moves us ‘closer to the unfortunate finish line of getting long Covid’
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You may have up to a 50% higher risk of developing long Covid-19 if you suffer from common psychiatric issues such as anxiety…
Continue Reading NASCAR driver Armani Williams fuels autism awareness and inclusivity
By Lauren Lee, CNN For NASCAR driver Armani Williams the cockpit of a race car is his sanctuary. “Being in a race car, it’s just sort of…
Continue Reading NASCAR driver Armani Williams fuels autism awareness and inclusivity
By Lauren Lee, CNN For NASCAR driver Armani Williams the cockpit of a race car is his sanctuary. “Being in a race car, it’s just sort of…
Continue Reading The 4-7-8 method that could help you sleep
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Falling asleep or coming down from anxiety might never be as easy as 1-2-3, but some experts believe a different set of…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 491 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 491 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths Friday.…
Continue Reading Nicotine gummies are a ‘public health crisis just waiting to happen,’ FDA says
By Jen Christensen, CNN First, there were flavored cigarettes that tasted like chocolate or grape. Then came the e-cigarettes in flavors like cotton…
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3 home improvement projects with the highest payoff before and after COVID-19
Angi analyzed data from Zonda Media’s Remodeling 2022 Cost vs. Value Report to look for some of the best values in home…
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Debunking common mpox myths
Stacker debunked common myths about mpox using a variety of news, scientific, and government…
Continue Reading Polio has reemerged in the US. Who should get a polio vaccine now?
By Deblina Chakraborty, CNN New York’s governor has declared a state of emergency after health officials detected poliovirus in the wastewater…
Continue Reading HHS debuts ads for updated Covid-19 booster, focusing on adults 50 and older
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As part of the White House’s Covid-19 response plan for the fall, the US Department of Health and Human Services is…
Continue Reading Some sex assault survivors have to pay thousands of dollars for emergency department visits
By Carma Hassan, CNN Survivors of sexual assault who are treated at emergency departments may be billed thousands of dollars for their care if they…
Continue Reading How to help kids develop the confidence to try new things
By Elissa Strauss, CNN One might hope that children’s capacity for boredom would be matched by an appetite for all things new — if only…
Continue Reading Worries over stigma are driving a push to rename monkeypox, but the process is slow
By Jen Christensen, CNN Since the beginning of the monkeypox outbreak, scientists and activists have pushed for the name of the virus and the disease…
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