Newer, fitter descendants of Omicron variant begin to drive their own coronavirus waves
By Brenda Goodman, CNN There’s no denying the numbers: Even with spotty reporting, Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising again in the…
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Conscious spending: The finance approach that’s both smart and fun
By Kristen Rogers, CNN When you think of money, do you feel like living in the moment and being responsible are mutually exclusive? Does guilt eat at…
Continue Reading The way Americans speak is changing — and that could mean some accents are dying
By Harry Enten, CNN I have a confession to make. My name is Harry Enten, and I am a millennial who sounds like a 75-year-old Jewish man. In fact, a…
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Beijing preps COVID-19 hospital spaces, though new cases low
Beijing is preparing new hospital facilities to deal with a possible spike in COVID-19 cases, even though the numbers of new cases remain…
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Idaho health care provider reports climbing COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus cases are again edging upward in parts of Idaho, prompting some health care officials to urge renewed caution for big…
Continue Reading Jimmy Kimmel lines up guest host after revealing he has Covid
By Cheri Mossburg, CNN Jimmy Kimmel, host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” has Covid-19 and will hand the reins of his late-night show to guest…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 187 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 187 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the…
Continue Reading Harris tests negative for Covid and will return to White House on Tuesday
By Jasmine Wright, CNN Vice President Kamala Harris tested negative for Covid-19 on Monday, the vice president’s spokesperson said in a…
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 Scientists say they have nailed down the ideal amount of sleep in middle and old age
By Katie Hunt, CNN The optimum amount of sleep is not too little but not too much — at least in middle and old age. New research has found that…
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 Their virus symptoms were minor. Then they had long Covid.
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Linda Timmer wanted to practice what she preached. While working at a domestic violence nonprofit in Arizona during the…
Continue Reading The US is running a fever. Which way will it go?
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent This moment in time, like so many during the last two-plus years of the pandemic, is a confusing…
Continue Reading China is obsessed with disinfection against COVID-19. But is it causing more harm than good?
Hazmat suit-clad workers spraying clouds of disinfectant over city streets, building fronts, park benches and even parcels have become a common sight…
Continue Reading Canadian doctors are prescribing free passes to national parks to treat patients
By Alaa Elassar, CNN Much has been said about the healing power of nature. Now, some medical professionals in Canada are increasingly prescribing it.…
Continue Reading Chronic diseases are more likely to develop in these groups of people with anxiety and depression
By Megan Marples, CNN Women of all ages and younger men with certain mood disorders are more likely to develop certain chronic illnesses, according…
Continue Reading Baby formula maker under investigation by FDA and CDC to release certain products on a case-by-case basis
By John Bonifield, CNN A baby formula maker under investigation by federal agencies for reports of consumer complaints and infant illness will…
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Portneuf Health Trust announces “Healthy City, USA” initiative
Menchaca stated they have already started a Facebook page and will share all aspects of healthy living and wellness opportunities on the page.…
Continue Reading CDC releases new clinical details in cases of unusual hepatitis in children
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention continues to investigate cases of acute hepatitis with unknown causes…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 219 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 219 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths…
Continue Reading Should parents finally celebrate that there may be a vaccine for young children?
By Katia Hetter, CNN What should parents know about the Moderna vaccine results? How soon could vaccines be available for young kids? Where should…
Continue Reading Sharon Osbourne tearfully reveals husband Ozzy has Covid-19
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Sharon Osbourne is taking some time off from her new job to help her husband through Covid-19. “The Talk UK,”…
Continue Reading Back to the doctor’s office? Here’s what’s next for telehealth after the pandemic
By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN It all started with a toothache. That’s what brought Gary Poteat into the doctor’s office. But several appointments…
Continue Reading COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 could come as early as June, FDA’s meeting schedule suggests
COVID-19 vaccines could be authorized for the United States’ youngest children as early as June, according to the US Food and Drug Administration’s…
Continue Reading How soon Covid-19 shots for younger kids could come and what parents need to know now
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Covid-19 vaccines could be authorized for the United States’ youngest children as early as June, according to the US…
Continue Reading CDC confirms case of bird flu in Colorado man but says the public health risk assessment remains low
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN A case of influenza A(H5), also known as H5 bird flu, has been confirmed in a man in Colorado who had direct exposure to…
Continue Reading Whistleblower alerted FDA to alleged safety lapses at baby formula plant months before recalls, complaint shows
By Brenda Goodman and Jacqueline Howard, CNN A former employee of Abbott Nutrition documented his concerns that the company was hiding safety…
Continue Reading FDA proposes ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration proposed on Thursday a rule to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. “Through…
Continue Reading 180 million people impacted by China’s Covid lockdowns. Here’s what you need to know
By Jessie Yeung, CNN China has introduced lockdown measures in its two biggest cities, Beijing and Shanghai — the twin engines that power much…
Continue Reading Moderna seeks emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months through 5 years
Moderna is seeking emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration for its COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months through 5…
Continue Reading Fewer than 1 in 5 US parents say they’ll get Covid-19 vaccines for kids under 5 as soon as they can, survey finds
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN US children under 5 are getting closer to authorized Covid-19 vaccines, but most parents may be reluctant to actually get…
Continue Reading Moderna seeks emergency use authorization for Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months through 5 years
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Moderna is seeking emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration for its Covid-19 vaccine for children…
Continue Reading Moderna seeks emergency use authorization for Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months through 5 years
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Moderna is seeking emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration for its Covid-19 vaccine for children…
Continue Reading Ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars could save hundreds of thousands of lives, experts say
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to announce a proposed rule this week to ban menthol from cigarettes, as well…
Continue Reading Wisconsin investigating 4 cases of unusual hepatitis in children, including one death
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Health officials in Wisconsin are investigating four cases of children with significant unexplained liver damage, including…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 151 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 151 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
Continue Reading Kamala Harris remains asymptomatic and is working after testing positive for Covid-19
By Jasmine Wright, CNN Vice President Kamala Harris does not have Covid-19 symptoms a day after testing positive for the coronavirus, according to a…
Continue Reading Virtual meetings can crush creativity, new study finds
By Katie Hunt, CNN Collaboration has been behind some of humanity’s greatest achievements — the Beatles’ biggest hits, putting a…
Continue Reading COVID-19 cases that return after antiviral treatment puzzle doctors
The pink line on Erin Blakeney’s first positive COVID-19 test was so light that she almost didn’t believe it, but there was no denying the fever and…
Continue Reading A CNN reporter struggled with infertility but says the journey was worth it
By Chloe Melas, CNN It was 6:30 p.m., and I was exhausted. I’d been up on television at 5 a.m. and after an hour commute home, my husband and I…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
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