Why WHO skipped two letters of the Greek alphabet in naming Omicron
By Faith Karimi, CNN The naming of the new coronavirus variant Omicron is causing some confusion. Since May the World Health Organization has been…
Continue ReadingHealth
COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,076 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 30 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,076 new COVID-19 cases and 30 new deaths over the holiday…
Continue Reading There’s a new coronavirus variant circulating. Here’s what you can do to stay safe
As the world waits to learn how the Omicron variant might impact the global COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to get caught up in the unknowns.…
Continue Reading
Americans face at least 2 weeks of uncertainty as scientists work to answer 3 key questions about the new Omicron variant
Americans face at least two weeks of uncertainty before major questions may get answered about the Omicron variant of the…
Continue Reading There’s a new coronavirus variant circulating. Here’s what you can do to stay safe
By Theresa Waldrop, CNN As the world waits to learn how the Omicron variant might impact the global Covid-19 pandemic, it’s easy to get caught…
Continue Reading There’s a new coronavirus variant circulating. Here’s what you can do to stay safe
By Theresa Waldrop, CNN As the world waits to learn how the Omicron variant might impact the global Covid-19 pandemic, it’s easy to get caught…
Continue Reading Children and teens are less likely to need COVID-19 boosters, Fauci says. Here’s why
Now that the United States has rolled out COVID-19 booster shots for all fully vaccinated adults, some parents have been wondering if or when their…
Continue Reading Biden urges against panic over Omicron: ‘Sooner or later we’re going to see cases of this new variant here in the United States’
President Joe Biden on Monday gave his latest update to the nation on the new Omicron coronavirus variant as federal health officials are bracing…
Continue Reading The new Omicron variant is a reminder that ‘the virus is still in control’ regardless of COVID-19 fatigue, medical professor says
The new Omicron variant might prompt a return to stricter COVID-19 measures if not enough people get vaccinated or boosted, health experts…
Continue Reading How to build a habit in 5 steps, according to science
Most of us assume those hyper-achievers who are always able to squeeze in their workout, eat healthy foods, ace their exams and pick their kids up on…
Continue Reading Coronavirus variants: Here’s what we know
Omicron, the newest coronavirus variant, is also the quickest to be labeled a “variant of concern” by the World Health Organization because of its…
Continue Reading These countries have found cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant so far
Nations around the world are racing to identify how many cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant they have, as fears over the new strain force…
Continue Reading Vaccine inequity and hesitancy made the Omicron variant more likely, scientists say
Many of the world’s richest countries have spent the past year hoarding coronavirus vaccines, buying up enough doses to vaccinate their populations…
Continue Reading How the new COVID-19 variant impacts your travel plans
The discovery of a new variant of the COVID-19 virus has left governments around the world scrambling, leading to a steady stream of increased travel…
Continue Reading Do COVID-19 travel restrictions work?
Governments are trying to buy time with a rash of new travel restrictions as they figure out the potential impact of…
Continue Reading
Miss Universe hopeful tests positive for COVID-19 in Israel
Organizers of the Miss Universe pageant say a contestant tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in…
Continue Reading The first cases of the Omicron variant identified around the world
By Rob Picheta, CNN Editor’s note: The Omicron coronavirus variant has now been identified in dozens of countries globally and this story will…
Continue Reading Coronavirus variants: Here’s what we know
By Maggie Fox, CNN Omicron, the newest coronavirus variant, was also the quickest to be labeled a “variant of concern” by the World…
Continue Reading Coronavirus variants: Here’s what we know
By Maggie Fox, CNN Omicron, the newest coronavirus variant, is also the quickest to be labeled a “variant of concern” by the World Health…
Continue Reading Americans face at least 2 weeks of uncertainty as scientists work to answer 3 key questions about the new Omicron variant
By Ralph Ellis and Susannah Cullinane, CNN Americans face at least two weeks of uncertainty before major questions may get answered about the Omicron…
Continue Reading How to build a habit in 5 steps, according to science
By Katy Milkman, CNN Most of us assume those hyper-achievers who are always able to squeeze in their workout, eat healthy foods, ace their exams and…
Continue Reading The new Omicron variant is a reminder that ‘the virus is still in control’ regardless of Covid-19 fatigue, medical professor says
By Holly Yan and Aya Elamroussi, CNN The new Omicron variant might prompt a return to stricter Covid-19 measures if not enough people get vaccinated…
Continue Reading NIH director: New COVID-19 variant ‘ought to redouble’ vaccination and mitigation efforts
The director of the National Institutes of Health stressed Sunday that a newly emerged coronavirus variant “ought to redouble” vaccination efforts…
Continue Reading The new Omicron variant is a reminder that ‘the virus is still in control’ regardless of Covid-19 fatigue, medical professor says
By Holly Yan and Aya Elamroussi, CNN The new Omicron variant might prompt a return to stricter Covid-19 measures if not enough people get vaccinated…
Continue Reading Coronavirus variants: Here’s what we know
By Maggie Fox, CNN Omicron, the newest coronavirus variant, is also the quickest to be labeled a “variant of concern” by the World Health…
Continue Reading The new Omicron variant is a pandemic gut check
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The emergence of the newly identified Omicron coronavirus variant feels like a pandemic gut check. Scientists have long…
Continue Reading CBT: A way to reshape your negative thinking and reduce stress
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Wouldn’t you like to stop your stressful, anxious thinking in its tracks? Turns out you can, and while you’re at…
Continue Reading World is put on high alert over the Omicron coronavirus variant
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN As fears mount over the newly identified coronavirus variant Omicron, governments around the world are scrambling to protect…
Continue Reading Omicron concerns should spur millions of unvaccinated Americans to get their Covid shots, experts say
By Aya Elamroussi and Dakin Andone, CNN As the new Covid-19 Omicron variant spurs global travel bans, experts say concerns over its impact should…
Continue Reading What we know and don’t know about the Omicron variant
By Ralph Ellis and Christina Maxouris, CNN A new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant first identified by South African scientists…
Continue Reading Feds are sending doctors and nurses to Michigan as Covid-19 cases rise
By Amanda Watts and Jason Hanna, CNN With Michigan’s Covid-19 case and hospitalization numbers hovering near all-time highs, the federal…
Continue Reading
Anti vaccine mandate march scheduled for Saturday
“We have to support our healthcare workers specifically, and frontline workers who have carried us through this pandemic and put their lives at…
Continue Reading These products aim to help kids rebuild social skills amid concerns about pandemic impact
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Meditation toys to help kids manage their feelings. A Lego kit for coding, with a focus on problem-solving…
Continue Reading Newly discovered Covid-19 variant B.1.1.529 is ‘red flag’ but US needs to learn more, Fauci says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The United States is working to quickly learn more about the newly identified coronavirus variant B.1.1.529, which was…
Continue Reading What we know about the Omicron variant
By Christina Maxouris, CNN A new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa has prompted a fresh round…
Continue Reading Omicron, a new Covid-19 variant with high number of mutations, sparks travel bans and worries scientists
By David McKenzie, Ghazi Balkiz, Ivana Kottasová and Laura Smith-Spark, CNN The discovery of a new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus…
Continue Reading This is why you can’t find rapid at-home Covid tests in America
By Rachana Pradhan and Hannah Norman, Kaiser Health News While developing a rapid test that detects the coronavirus in someone’s saliva, Blink…
Continue Reading Why you might be happier if you don’t buy anything in Cyber Week
By Christine Koh, CNN I delight in finding the perfect gift for a loved one and experience joy in thoughtful personal purchases. But I bristle…
Continue Reading Why you might be happier if you don’t buy anything on Black Friday
By Christine Koh, CNN I delight in finding the perfect gift for a loved one and experience joy in thoughtful personal purchases. But I bristle…
Continue Reading Why you might be happier if you don’t buy anything on Black Friday
By Christine Koh, CNN I delight in finding the perfect gift for a loved one and experience joy in thoughtful personal purchases. But I bristle…
Continue Reading British man given 3D printed eye in world first, hospital says
By Sara Spary, CNN A British man has become the first patient in the world to be fitted with a 3D printed eye, according to Moorfields Eye Hospital…
Continue Reading Children and teens are less likely to need Covid-19 boosters, Fauci says. Here’s why
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Now that the United States has rolled out Covid-19 booster shots for all fully vaccinated adults, some parents have been…
Continue Reading Some teens may get a Covid-19 vaccine booster soon, but younger kids might not get one at all
By Jen Christensen, CNN As more young children are getting their second doses of Covid-19 vaccine, another question is popping up: When will kids and…
Continue Reading Reinfection from Covid-19 is rare, severe disease is even rarer, a study of people in Qatar finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN When people got reinfected with Covid-19, their odds of ending up in the hospital or dying were 90% lower than an initial…
Continue Reading Reinfection from Covid-19 is rare, severe disease is even rarer, a study of people in Qatar finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN When people got reinfected with Covid-19, their odds of ending up in the hospital or dying were 90% lower than an initial…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 570 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 570 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…
Continue Reading WHO urges countries to consider the benefits of vaccinating children against Covid-19, but prioritize sharing shots globally first
By Naomi Thomas and Jacqueline Howard, CNN In a new interim statement, the World Health Organization on Wednesday called for nations to consider the…
Continue Reading WHO urges countries to consider the benefits of vaccinating children against Covid-19, but prioritize sharing shots globally first
By Naomi Thomas and Jacqueline Howard, CNN In a new interim statement, the World Health Organization on Wednesday called for nations to consider the…
Continue Reading
What I wish I knew before becoming a parent: 4 lessons my kids taught me
My family of five, which includes my three children — ages 11, 9 and 7 — were at a local state park. They wanted to check out the gift shop at the…
Continue Reading To avoid COVID-19, here are four questions to ask family and friends ahead of Thanksgiving gatherings
Thursday marks the second Thanksgiving during the coronavirus pandemic. Many grandparents are excitedly planning to see their grandchildren. Friends…
Continue Reading Europe is facing 700,000 more COVID-19 deaths — but masks could prevent many of them, WHO says
Europe could suffer another 700,000 COVID-19 deaths by March, the World Health Organization (WHO) has…
Continue Reading Got turkey troubles? A hotline expert shares tips for a better turkey and common mistakes to avoid
By Megan Marples, CNN Whether it’s your first time cooking a turkey or you are a poultry aficionado, mishaps can happen in the kitchen,…
Continue Reading Sleep training for adults prevents depression, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Undergoing cognitive behavioral sleep training, which teaches you how to break bad habits in order to prepare your mind and…
Continue Reading
Putin tests experimental nasal vaccine against COVID-19
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he has taken an experimental nasal vaccine against the coronavirus, three days after he received his booster…
Continue Reading To avoid Covid, here are four questions to ask family and friends ahead of Thanksgiving gatherings
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Thursday marks the second Thanksgiving during the coronavirus pandemic. Many grandparents are excitedly planning to see…
Continue Reading What I wish I knew before becoming a parent: 4 lessons my kids taught me
By Jaclyn Greenberg, CNN My family of five, which includes my three children — ages 11, 9 and 7 — were at a local state park. They wanted…
Continue Reading What I wish I knew before becoming a parent: 4 lessons my kids taught me
By Jaclyn Greenberg, CNN My family of five, which includes my three children — ages 11, 9 and 7 — were at a local state park. They wanted…
Continue Reading What the world could learn from Israel’s Covid-19 vaccine booster rollout
By Hadas Gold, CNN When it comes to Covid-19, it seems where Israel leads, the rest of the world follows. For almost a year, the country has offered…
Continue Reading New Zealand to reopen borders to vaccinated travelers in 2022
By Caitlin McGee, CNN New Zealand will allow fully vaccinated international travelers into the country from next year, in a gradual easing of its…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 635 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 635 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths…
Continue Reading Holidays are most exhausting for moms. Here’s how to address that
The internal ticker tape starts around two weeks before…
Continue Reading Holidays are most exhausting for moms. Here’s how to address that
By Elissa Strauss, CNN The internal ticker tape starts around two weeks before Thanksgiving. That’s when moms and other caregivers, though…
Continue Reading
Victor, Driggs mask order lifted
On Monday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare announced crisis standards of care would be deactivated for all regions except North…
Continue Reading US to require vaccines for all border crossers in January
By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to require essential nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders,…
Continue Reading
COVID-19: Oregon drops outdoor mask requirement
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As COVID-19 cases in Oregon continue to decrease, health officials…
Continue Reading
Idaho governor, top health official again urge COVID-19 vaccine
Idaho Gov. Brad Little and the state’s top health official in what is likely their last coronavirus town hall of the year urged residents to get…
Continue Reading
Boost your mood with this 5-day gratitude challenge
One-time efforts to celebrate gratitude, like Thanksgiving, undeniably make us feel…
Continue Reading The FDA will soon decide on Merck’s COVID-19 antiviral pill. It shows promise, but there are also concerns
In the fall of 2015, Dr. Mark Denison was preparing for a long drive home from Alabama after making a presentation at a scientific meeting when a…
Continue Reading ‘I love you, I miss you’: National Guardsman loses dad to COVID-19, urges others to get vaccinated
A sergeant in the U.S. Army National Guard is telling his story about losing his dad to COVID-19. Now, he’s urging everyone to get the shot before…
Continue Reading Holidays are most exhausting for moms. Here’s how to address that
By Elissa Strauss, CNN The internal ticker tape starts around two weeks before Thanksgiving. That’s when moms and other caregivers, though…
Continue Reading The FDA will soon decide on Merck’s Covid-19 antiviral pill. It shows promise, but there are also concerns
By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent In the fall of 2015, Dr. Mark Denison was preparing for a long drive home from Alabama after…
Continue Reading Best medications for low back pain, according to new research
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Ouch, that aching back! Perhaps it’s from sitting too long, picking up a heavy object, a sudden slip or fall, or an…
Continue Reading Boost your mood with this 5-day gratitude challenge
By Dana Santas, CNN One-time efforts to celebrate gratitude, like Thanksgiving, undeniably make us feel good. Practicing gratitude can increase…
Continue Reading Selena Gomez launches new media platform with a focus on mental health
By Megan Marples, CNN Talking about mental health is good for you, according to pop star, actor and producer Selena Gomez, and she’s determined…
Continue Reading Selena Gomez launches new media platform with a focus on mental health
By Megan Marples, CNN Talking about mental health is good for you, according to pop star, actor and producer Selena Gomez, and she’s determined…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 878 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 878 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths over the…
Continue Reading Parents don’t think their kids are as grateful as they should be, poll finds
The season of giving thanks can’t come quickly enough for some…
Continue Reading COVID-19 cases in children are up 32% from 2 weeks ago, pediatricians’ group says
COVID-19 cases in children are up 32% from two weeks ago, according to new numbers published Monday by the American Academy of…
Continue Reading
Utah Attorney General has COVID-19, 2nd official in past week
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes has tested positive for COVID-19.…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases in children are up 32% from two weeks ago, pediatricians’ group says
By Jen Christensen, CNN Covid-19 cases in children are up 32% from two weeks ago, according to new numbers published Monday by the American Academy…
Continue Reading Parents don’t think their kids are as grateful as they should be, poll finds
By Sherry Liang, CNN The season of giving thanks can’t come quickly enough for some parents. Four in five parents who responded to a poll from…
Continue Reading
From sleep to depression: How different types of chronic pain impact health
Hydragun looked at how chronic pain affects aspects of health including feelings of depression, sleep, and physical function, citing data from a…
Continue Reading
All vaccinated adults are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose
On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated recommendations on COVID-19 vaccine booster…
Continue Reading
Teton County walk-in flu clinic Tuesday, free vaccines for uninsured
The Teton County Health Department will be hosting a walk-in flu vaccine clinic on…
Continue Reading What a public health expert is grateful for this Thanksgiving
As Americans head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I know everyone talks about being grateful, and that can feel rote or even cruel during a pandemic…
Continue Reading Fully vaccinated family members can celebrate the holidays without masks, Fauci says
If you and your family members are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, it’s OK for you to ditch the masks this holiday season when you’re around each…
Continue Reading
Idaho deactivates crisis standards of care except for north Idaho
With the exception of north Idaho, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has deactivated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) in accordance…
Continue Reading
ISU COVID-19 testing site closed to observe Thanksgiving
The Idaho State University COVID-19 Testing Site will close at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24th and will be closed Thursday and Friday to…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases are on the rise with Thanksgiving just a day away
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Thanksgiving this year will be much different than last year, but far from risk-free, as Covid-19 cases continue to rise…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases are on the rise with Thanksgiving just a day away
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Thanksgiving this year will be much different than last year, but far from risk-free, as Covid-19 cases continue to rise…
Continue Reading What a public health expert is grateful for this Thanksgiving
By Katia Hetter, CNN As Americans head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I know everyone talks about being grateful, and that can feel rote or even…
Continue Reading What a public health expert is grateful for this Thanksgiving
By Katia Hetter, CNN As Americans head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I know everyone talks about being grateful, and that can feel rote or even…
Continue Reading Fully vaccinated family members can celebrate the holidays without masks, Fauci says
By Jacqueline Howard and Dakin Andone, CNN If you and your family members are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, it’s OK for you to ditch the…
Continue Reading Turn your holiday stress into a teachable moment. Here’s how
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The holidays are upon us. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, with Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa following in quick…
Continue Reading Turn your holiday stress into a teachable moment. Here’s how
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The holidays are upon us. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, with Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa following in quick…
Continue Reading
Canada approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids
Canada’s health regulator has approved Pfizer’s kid-size COVID-19 shot.…
Continue Reading All vaccinated adults in Idaho are now eligible for a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine
In light of Friday’s CDC recommendation, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is encouraging all Idaho adults age 50 years and older…
Continue Reading Woman meets infant daughter for first time after emerging from COVID-19 related coma
An Orange County woman who became Cedar Sinai’s first COVID-19 lung transplant patient awoke after five months in a coma to learn that the surgery…
Continue Reading CDC recommends COVID-19 boosters for all adults
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky endorsed the use of COVID-19 vaccine boosters Friday for all…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 656 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 19 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 656 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths…
Continue Reading