The US is out of the COVID-19 pandemic phase, Fauci says
The United States is out of the COVID-19 pandemic phase, said Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser and the director of the…
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WIC to implement more accommodating hours at SIPH
To be more accommodating to the public, Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Pocatello Women, Infants and Children (WIC) office is changing its…
Continue Reading The US is in ‘transition phase’ of pandemic, Fauci says
By Naomi Thomas and Brenda Goodman, CNN The United States is “certainly, right now, in this country, out of the pandemic phase,” Dr.…
Continue Reading ‘Perfect storm’ of disease ahead with vaccines delayed and measles cases up, WHO and UNICEF say
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN The World Health Organization and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund warned of an increased…
Continue Reading ‘Perfect storm’ of disease ahead with vaccines delayed and measles cases up, WHO and UNICEF say
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN The World Health Organization and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund warned of an increased…
Continue Reading The US is in ‘transition phase’ of pandemic, Fauci says
By Naomi Thomas and Brenda Goodman, CNN The United States is “certainly, right now, in this country, out of the pandemic phase,” Dr.…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases that return after antiviral treatment puzzle doctors
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The pink line on Erin Blakeney’s first positive Covid-19 test was so light that she almost didn’t believe it. But…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases that return after antiviral treatment puzzle doctors
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The pink line on Erin Blakeney’s first positive Covid-19 test was so light that she almost didn’t believe it. But…
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6 common barriers men face when seeking mental health support
Deciding to seek out counseling or medical treatment for mental health issues is one of the most difficult decisions, particularly for men. Ro…
Continue Reading The US should prepare for a predictable Southern summer surge of Covid-19, Birx says
By Hannah Sarisohn, CNN The US should prepare for a possible summer surge of Covid-19 cases across Southern states, former White House Coronavirus…
Continue Reading Nearly 60% of Americans now have antibodies from COVID-19 infection, CDC study finds
Nearly 60% of adults and 75% of children have antibodies indicating that they’ve been infected with COVID-19, according to new data from the US…
Continue Reading Nearly 60% of Americans now have antibodies from Covid-19 infection, CDC study finds
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Nearly 60% of adults and 75% of children have antibodies indicating that they’ve been infected with Covid-19, according…
Continue Reading Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid
By Jasmine Wright, Maegan Vazquez, Betsy Klein, Kevin Liptak and Ted Barrett, CNN Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for Covid-19 on…
Continue Reading Task force’s updated guidelines do not recommend daily aspirin for heart health for most adults
By Jen Christensen, CNN After years of recommending regular aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke, scientists now see little benefit for most…
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Classroom test scores were already dropping in early 2020—then the pandemic happened
Student math and reading scores fell before and after COVID-19 closed schools. Explore factors like chronic absenteeism and earning loss with…
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How 3 factors impact CPR survival rates
CPR can be a lifesaver in a medical emergency. ACLS Medical Training looked at research from BioMed Central and other sources such as the American…
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6 states don’t have needle exchange programs—what it means for harm reduction efforts
Zinnia Health identified six states that don’t have sterile syringe exchange programs, citing data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, and explored…
Continue Reading Track exercise intensity with the ‘talk test’
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you’re wondering how to stick with your favorite workout but make it more intense, the “talk test” might…
Continue Reading Olympic champion Chloe Kim is taking a break for her mental health
Story by Reuters Double Olympic snowboarding champion Chloe Kim said she will sit out the 2022-23 season to focus on her mental health after a…
Continue Reading Women responded better than men to early Alzheimer’s intervention, study found
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN After age and genetics, being a woman is the single most important risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease,…
Continue Reading Task force’s updated guidelines do not recommend daily aspirin for heart health for most adults
By Jen Christensen, CNN After years of recommending regular aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke, scientists now see little benefit for most…
Continue Reading In new book, Birx describes how data failures, bureaucracy and politics hindered Covid-19 response
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN Issues with data collection and testing, slow communication and interpersonal conflicts within the Trump administration…
Continue Reading China’s Xi calls for ‘all-out’ infrastructure splurge to rescue economy
By Laura He, CNN Business China is about to embark on a new infrastructure spending spree in a bid to fix an economy nearing breaking point because…
Continue Reading Biden administration secures 20 million courses of Covid-19 antiviral pill
By Donald Judd and Paul LeBlanc, CNN The Biden administration has secured the purchase of 20 million treatment courses of Paxlovid, Pfizer’s…
Continue Reading Beijing tests 20 million residents amid ‘fast and furious’ Omicron outbreak
By Nectar Gan and CNN’s Beijing Bureau Beijing has rolled out mass Covid testing for nearly 20 million residents in most of the city, as…
Continue Reading CDC moves Caribbean island from low travel risk to high for Covid-19
By Forrest Brown and Marnie Hunter, CNN After downgrading the risk level of many of the world’s top destinations last week in conjunction with…
Continue Reading FDA approves remdesivir to treat young children with COVID-19
The US Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that it has expanded approval of the COVID-19 drug remdesivir to treat patients as young as 28…
Continue Reading Hepatitis cases in children might be linked to adenovirus, UK health officials report
By Michael Nedelman, CNN Health officials in the UK have released new details in their ongoing investigation of an unusual series of hepatitis cases…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 125 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 125 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the…
Continue Reading Adolescent suicides increased in 5 US states during the pandemic. Why parents should be concerned
By Kristen Rogers, CNN The mental health of Americans has suffered during the Covid-19 pandemic, and new research shows the damage wasn’t…
Continue Reading Family members of Covid-19 ICU patients may emerge with a different condition, study says
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN When thinking of post-traumatic stress disorder, your mind may go to a movie about war. It’s a quiet day at base camp…
Continue Reading FDA approves remdesivir to treat young children with Covid-19
By Jamie Gumbrecht and Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that it has expanded approval of the Covid-19 drug…
Continue Reading Family members of Covid-19 ICU patients may emerge with a different condition, study says
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN When thinking of post-traumatic stress disorder, your mind may go to a movie about war. It’s a quiet day at base camp…
Continue Reading White House working to make Pfizer’s Covid-19 antiviral pill more ‘widely available’
By Jacqueline Howard and Betsy Klein, CNN The Biden administration is set to unveil new details and announcements Monday on Paxlovid, Pfizer’s…
Continue Reading White House working to make Pfizer’s Covid-19 antiviral pill more ‘widely available’
By Jacqueline Howard and Betsy Klein, CNN The Biden administration is set to unveil new details and announcements Monday on Paxlovid, Pfizer’s…
Continue Reading How well is our immunity holding up against COVID-19?
Now that most US cities and states have dropped masking requirements and other precautions against COVID-19, you may be wondering about your chances…
Continue Reading Can you use an expired at-home COVID-19 test?
Rapid antigen COVID-19 tests, better known as home tests, have become more common in households across the country as supplies have…
Continue Reading COVID-19 data reporting is becoming less frequent, making trends harder to track
Many states are scaling back on how often they report key COVID-19 statistics, a shift that some experts worry might hinder efforts to mitigate…
Continue Reading Covid-19 data reporting is becoming less frequent, making trends harder to track
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Many states are scaling back on how often they report key Covid-19 statistics, a shift that some experts worry might hinder…
Continue Reading Can you use an expired at-home Covid-19 test?
By Dejania Oliver, CNN Rapid antigen Covid-19 tests, better known as home tests, have become more common in households across the country as supplies…
Continue Reading How 15 minutes of mental health hygiene can change your whole day
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN You brush your teeth twice a day to keep plaque from building up and see a dentist regularly for extra maintenance.…
Continue Reading Dietitians are using TikTok to urge you to stop dieting
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Many dietitians are making a plea you might have always wanted but never thought you would hear: Stop dieting. Now, you can…
Continue Reading Beijing races to contain ‘urgent and grim’ Covid outbreak as Shanghai lockdown continues
By Simone McCarthy Beijing is racing to track a Covid-19 outbreak that may have been spreading in the capital for a week, city authorities said over…
Continue Reading 1 death, 17 liver transplants in multi-country outbreak of hepatitis in children, WHO says
By John Bonifield and Emma Tucker, CNN At least 169 cases of acute hepatitis in children aged one month to 16 years old have been identified in an…
Continue Reading Biden administration to renew Covid-19 funding push when Congress returns next week
By Betsy Klein, CNN The Biden administration will renew its push with lawmakers to secure Covid-19 funding next week when Congress returns from…
Continue Reading New Ebola outbreak declared in DRC after single case confirmed
By Radina Gigova and Nimi Princewill, CNN Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) declared a new Ebola outbreak on Friday, after…
Continue Reading This week in travel: Mask mandates and tourist tax
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN The US mask mandate for planes and public transportation has been struck down, Venice is introducing an entry fee for…
Continue Reading How well is our immunity holding up against Covid-19?
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Now that most US cities and states have dropped masking requirements and other precautions against Covid-19, you may be…
Continue Reading How well is our immunity holding up against Covid-19?
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Now that most US cities and states have dropped masking requirements and other precautions against Covid-19, you may be…
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Fundraiser to help families whose children need organ donations Saturday
After Payton died in August of 2015, the family decided to keep the tradition going and help other families waiting for a…
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Zero COVID-19 in-patients at EIRMC
A big milestone for Idaho Falls and the surrounding area Friday when it comes to the…
Continue Reading How well is our immunity holding up against Covid-19?
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Now that most US cities and states have dropped masking requirements and other precautions against Covid-19, you may be…
Continue Reading COVID-19 was third leading cause of death in the United States in 2021, CDC reports
COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States in 2021, following heart disease and cancer, for the second year in a row,…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 195 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 195 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths Friday.…
Continue Reading Covid-19 was third leading cause of death in the United States in 2021, CDC reports
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Covid-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States in 2021, following heart disease and cancer, for the…
Continue Reading Covid-19 was third leading cause of death in the United States in 2021, CDC reports
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Covid-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States in 2021, following heart disease and cancer, for the…
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Over 45? Here’s how often you should be screened for these health conditions
Are you over age 45? Guava Health outlines how frequently you should be screened for 10 health conditions and diseases, citing research from the…
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Madison Memorial achieves Pathway to Excellence designation
Madison Memorial has been awarded one of the most prestigious credentials in the healthcare industry: the Pathway to Excellence…
Continue Reading Forest bathing could be the key to feeling better — and you can even do it at work
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN You are walking slowly through a forest with birds gently chirping around you. The wind glides through the trees, and you…
Continue Reading When will the US have a COVID-19 vaccine for the youngest children?
It’s been more than a year since adults first got COVID-19 vaccines, but about 18 million children under 5 in the US are still waiting — and will…
Continue Reading Yes, your kid can change the world. Here’s how
By Elissa Strauss, CNN It has become harder for children to experience childhood as a time of blissful ignorance about the state of our planet.…
Continue Reading When will the US have a Covid-19 vaccine for the youngest children?
By Jen Christensen, CNN It’s been more than a year since adults first got Covid-19 vaccines, but about 18 million children under 5 in the US…
Continue Reading When will the US have a Covid-19 vaccine for the youngest children?
By Jen Christensen, CNN It’s been more than a year since adults first got Covid-19 vaccines, but about 18 million children under 5 in the US…
Continue Reading When will the US have a Covid-19 vaccine for the youngest children?
By Jen Christensen, CNN It’s been more than a year since adults first got Covid-19 vaccines, but about 18 million children under 5 in the US…
Continue Reading Some travelers, faced with fewer colds, will still mask in flight
By Terry Ward, CNN Jessie Festa was seated on an Alaska Airlines flight at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport waiting to take off for Pasco,…
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California will keep workplace pandemic rules through 2022
California workplace regulators have extended mandatory pay for workers affected by the coronavirus through the end of…
Continue Reading Childhood vaccination rates fell in kindergartners last school year, CDC data shows
Data published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that vaccination rates for three childhood vaccines fell in…
Continue Reading Childhood vaccination rates fell in kindergartners last school year, CDC data shows
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN Data published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that vaccination rates for three…
Continue Reading CDC issues health advisory about acute hepatitis in children
By Jacqueline Howard and Jen Christensen, CNN An investigation continues into cases of acute hepatitis with unknown causes among children who had…
Continue Reading DOJ appeals federal ruling on transportation mask mandate
By Betsy Klein, Paula Reid and Evan Perez, CNN The Justice Department on Wednesday appealed a ruling by a federal judge that struck down the mask…
Continue Reading CDC, FDA, NIH workers did not report incidents of political interference, ‘fearing retaliation,’ government watchdog agency says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Just because incidents of political interference within the United States’ top health agencies are not reported, does…
Continue Reading CDC, FDA, NIH workers did not report incidents of political interference, ‘fearing retaliation,’ government watchdog agency says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Just because incidents of political interference within the United States’ top health agencies are not reported, does…
Continue Reading Time-restricted eating no better than counting calories, study finds
In a blow to believers in time-restricted eating — a form of intermittent fasting where people only eat during a restricted window during the day –…
Continue Reading Time-restricted eating no better than counting calories, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN In a blow to believers in time-restricted eating — a form of intermittent fasting where people only eat during a…
Continue Reading Vegetarian and meat-eating children have similar growth and nutrition but not weight, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you’re wondering how your child might fare on a vegetarian diet, a new study offers some factors to consider.…
Continue Reading Decision fatigue drains you of your energy to make thoughtful choices. Here’s how to get it back
By Megan Marples, CNN Do I want to work out today? Should I go to the gym? Should I take a class? Do I have time to work out? More than a year ago,…
Continue Reading Gender-affirming care, a ‘crucial’ process for thousands of young people in America
By Jen Christensen, CNN The Florida Department of Health now says a vital kind of medical care known as gender-affirming care should not be an option…
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WHO says global COVID cases, deaths declined again last week
The World Health Organization says that the number of reported new COVID-19 cases worldwide decreased by nearly a quarter last…
Continue Reading US air quality report finds a sharp uptick in pollution, with the hardest-hit cities in California
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US saw the highest number of “very unhealthy” and “hazardous” air quality days between 2018 and…
Continue Reading US air quality report finds a sharp uptick in pollution, with the hardest-hit cities in California
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US saw the highest number of “very unhealthy” and “hazardous” air quality days between 2018 and…
Continue Reading Florida health department advises against gender-affirming care for youth
By Alta Spells and Jen Christensen, CNN The Florida Department of Health is advising against any gender-affirming care for children and adolescents…
Continue Reading Florida health department advises against gender-affirming care for youth
By Alta Spells and Jen Christensen, CNN The Florida Department of Health is advising against any gender-affirming care for children and adolescents…
Continue Reading CDC advisers mull what’s next for Covid-19 boosters
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to mull over what the future of Covid-19…
Continue Reading CDC advisers mull what’s next for Covid-19 boosters
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to mull over what the future of Covid-19…
Continue Reading Covid-19 still isn’t like the flu
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN When Delta Air Lines referred to Covid-19 as an “ordinary seasonal virus” after a federal judge struck down the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 183 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 183 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths Wednesday.…
Continue Reading It’s not just dogs: All sorts of pets are being poisoned by marijuana
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN More pets are being poisoned by marijuana plants and edibles than in the past and some even die, a new study finds. A survey…
Continue Reading It’s not just dogs: All sorts of pets are being poisoned by marijuana
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN More pets are being poisoned by marijuana plants and edibles than in the past and some even die, a new study finds. A survey…
Continue Reading New versions of Omicron variant make gains against BA.2
Arguably the most successful version of the Omicron coronavirus variant to date has been BA.2 — but it hasn’t been resting on its…
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5 statistics about the COVID-19 pet adoption surge
During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans added dogs and cats to their households. ManyPets offers takeaways from a 2021…
Continue Reading We need to stop complimenting weight loss. Here’s what to say instead
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If your friend has recently lost weight, you might want to tell her how great she looks. Maybe you also say that you wish you…
Continue Reading Ventilation helps make public transit safer from spread of Covid-19, experts say, but masks are better
By Jen Christensen, CNN Although a federal judge struck down the Biden administration’s mask mandate for public transportation Monday, some…
Continue Reading We need to stop complimenting weight loss. Here’s what to say instead
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If your friend has recently lost weight, you might want to tell her how great she looks. Maybe you also say that you wish you…
Continue Reading New versions of Omicron variant make gains against BA.2
by Brenda Goodman, CNN Arguably the most successful version of the Omicron coronavirus variant to date has been BA.2 — but it hasn’t been…
Continue Reading DOJ says it will appeal to revive mask mandate — if the CDC determines it’s still needed
By Maegan Vazquez, Kevin Liptak and Tierney Sneed, CNN The Justice Department said Tuesday it will appeal a court ruling that struck down the federal…
Continue Reading Is wearing a mask while traveling still helpful if you’re the only one?
The Biden administration’s mask requirements for airplanes and other mass transit are no longer in effect during a review of a ruling by a federal…
Continue Reading Ventilation helps make public transit safer from spread of Covid-19, experts say, but masks are better
By Jen Christensen, CNN Although a federal judge struck down the Biden administration’s mask mandate for public transportation Monday, some…
Continue Reading Is wearing a mask while traveling still helpful if you’re the only one?
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The Biden administration’s mask requirements for airplanes and other mass transit are no longer in effect during a…
Continue Reading Should you cancel your travel plans now that masks aren’t required on planes and trains?
By Katia Hetter, CNN On Monday, a federal judge in Florida struck down the Biden administration’s mask mandate for airplanes, trains and other…
Continue Reading Should you cancel your travel plans now that masks aren’t required on planes and trains?
By Katia Hetter, CNN On Monday, a federal judge in Florida struck down the Biden administration’s mask mandate for airplanes, trains and other…
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