Report: At least 59,000 meat workers caught COVID, 269 died
By JOSH FUNK Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269…
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What will a COVID-19 vaccine for younger kids mean? An expert weighs in
A US Food and Drug Administration advisory committee recommended Tuesday that the agency grant emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech…
Continue Reading Facebook is shutting down its facial recognition software
By Rachel Metz, CNN Business Facebook said Tuesday it plans to stop using facial-recognition software that could automatically recognize people in…
Continue Reading What will a Covid-19 vaccine for younger kids mean? An expert weighs in
By Katia Hetter, CNN A US Food and Drug Administration advisory committee recommended Tuesday that the agency grant emergency use authorization for…
Continue Reading Get to know farro and other superfood whole grains
By Casey Barber, CNN Quinoa has reached a level of superfood status not seen since the great kale takeover of the aughts. Equally embraced and mocked…
Continue Reading Australia officially allows vaccinated residents to travel outside the country
Reuters All fully-vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents will be able to leave the country without a special exemption from November…
Continue Reading Immunocompromised may need a fourth COVID-19 shot, CDC says
People with certain health conditions that make them moderately or severely immunocompromised may get a fourth mRNA COVID-19 shot, according to…
Continue Reading Immunocompromised may need a fourth Covid-19 shot, CDC says
By Jen Christensen, CNN People with certain health conditions that make them moderately or severely immunocompromised may get a fourth mRNA Covid-19…
Continue Reading FDA vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11
Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 17-0 with one abstention Tuesday to recommend emergency use authorization of Pfizer’s…
Continue Reading When can kids under 5 get vaccinated against Covid-19? What parents should know
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Now that the United States has started rolling out child doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children ages…
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EIRMC children’s visitor policy clarified
As is common during flu season, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is modifying its current visitor policy to restrict entry to adults only.  …
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,344 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 45 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,344 new COVID-19 cases and 45 new deaths…
Continue Reading Need for liver transplants due to heavy drinking soared during the pandemic, study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN The need for liver transplants because of heavy drinking soared during the pandemic, researchers reported Tuesday. They found…
Continue Reading Need for liver transplants due to heavy drinking soared during the pandemic, study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN The need for liver transplants because of heavy drinking soared during the pandemic, researchers reported Tuesday. They found…
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Gov. Little held town hall Tuesday
Governor Little will answer questions from the public about COVID-19 during an hourlong AARP telephone town-hall at 12 p.m.…
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COVID-19 media briefing Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT)…
Continue Reading United States reopening plans: Here’s what travelers need to know
The United States’ new international travel policies are just weeks away from going into…
Continue Reading FDA’s independent vaccine committee meets to discuss Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for young kids
The US Food and Drug Administration’s independent vaccine advisory committee meets Tuesday to discuss if the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine should…
Continue Reading FDA vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11
By Maggie Fox, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 17-0 with one abstention Tuesday to recommend emergency use…
Continue Reading Why am I a scaredy-cat and you’re not? The science of fright
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN I am a card-carrying scaredy-cat. I’ve never seen “Halloween” (any of them). Or “Scream” or…
Continue Reading Why it could be a good idea to ditch your running watch
By Lauren Kent, CNN Running shoes, keys, watch — I used to always grab the essentials before heading out for a jog. When I first began running…
Continue Reading CDC moves large European country to its highest level of Covid-19 travel risk
By Forrest Brown, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added just one new location to its list of “very high” risk…
Continue Reading CDC extends cruise line health rules until mid-January
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials are extending until mid-January its rules that cruise ships must follow to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,057 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 25 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,057 new COVID-19 cases and 25 new deaths over the…
Continue Reading How to talk to your younger kids about the COVID-19 vaccine
An 11-year-old girl was petrified — her word — of needles, so much so that she didn’t want to talk about it with me. She couldn’t talk about it…
Continue Reading Doctors are often unaware of the only treatment for early COVID-19
On September 17, Mayra Arana made the phone call she says saved her…
Continue Reading Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine was well-tolerated and generated robust immune response in children ages 6 to 11
Interim results of a Phase 2/3 trial showed Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine was well-tolerated and generated a robust immune response in children ages 6…
Continue Reading FDA could authorize a COVID-19 vaccine for kids by this week. Here’s the most important thing to do while we wait, CDC director says
As the number of new daily cases of COVID-19 continues to fall in the US, the country awaits a major milestone that could provide another critical…
Continue Reading Vaping marijuana by teens doubles in last seven years, with potentially harmful consequences, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Marijuana vaping by school-aged youth doubled between 2013 and 2020, a new study found, with reported use within the last 30…
Continue Reading Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine was well-tolerated and generated robust immune response in children ages 6 to 11
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Interim results of a Phase 2/3 trial showed Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine was well-tolerated and generated a robust immune…
Continue Reading FDA could authorize a Covid-19 vaccine for kids by this week. Here’s the most important thing to do while we wait, CDC director says
By Susannah Cullinane, CNN As the number of new daily cases of Covid-19 continues to fall in the US, the country awaits a major milestone that could…
Continue Reading Doctors are often unaware of the only treatment for early Covid-19
By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent On September 17, Mayra Arana made the phone call she says saved her life. Arana had been…
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Russia marks another record number of daily COVID-19 cases
Russia has reported another daily record of confirmed coronavirus cases as a surge in infections has prompted the Kremlin to tell most people to stay…
Continue Reading Putty and ice cream? An expert’s advice on younger kids and the vaccine
By Katie Hurley, CNN An 11-year-old girl was petrified — her word — of needles, so much so that she didn’t want to talk about it…
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How to talk to your younger kids about the Covid-19 vaccine
By Katie Hurley, CNN An 11-year-old girl was petrified — her word — of needles, so much so that she didn’t want to talk about it…
Continue Reading Fresh lockdowns in China as local Covid-19 infections spread to 11 provinces
By Nectar Gan, CNN Authorities in northern China are reimposing lockdowns and other emergency measures to curb the spread of coronavirus, with health…
Continue Reading Covid chaos grips the East and uncertainty haunts the West. Europe is entering its second pandemic winter
By Tara John, CNN Lockdowns, spiraling cases and a vaccine divide is framing the start of Europe’s second pandemic winter, bringing chaos to…
Continue Reading A nurse created a baby registry for a new father after his unvaccinated wife died of Covid-19 before meeting their baby
By Alaa Elassar, CNN Eric Robison will never run out of words to describe his wife. Her smile, her laughter, her constant goofiness, the faces she…
Continue Reading Ed Sheeran says he tested positive for COVID-19
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran announced on Sunday that he has tested positive for…
Continue Reading FDA vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11
By Maggie Fox, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 17-0 with one abstention Tuesday to recommend emergency use…
Continue Reading Children are expected to be eligible for the vaccine in early November, Dr. Anthony Fauci says
By Alaa Elassar and Nadia Kounang, CNN The nation’s top infectious disease expert says some 28 million children ages 5 to 11 in the United…
Continue Reading CNN Investigation: Tens of millions of filthy, used medical gloves imported into the US
By Scott McLean, Florence Davey-Attlee, Kocha Olarn and Tim Lister, CNN Trash bags stuffed full of used medical gloves, some visibly soiled, some…
Continue Reading CNN Investigation: Tens of millions of filthy, used medical gloves imported into the US
By Scott McLean, Florence Davey-Attlee, Kocha Olarn and Tim Lister, CNN Trash bags stuffed full of used medical gloves, some visibly soiled, some…
Continue Reading CDC updates health warning for aromatherapy spray
By Maggie Fox, CNN Federal agencies updated recalls and warnings to doctors Wednesday about aromatherapy sprays that have been linked to fatal cases…
Continue Reading Younger kids could be getting a Covid-19 vaccine within weeks. Here’s what happens next
By Jen Christensen, CNN Some 28 million children ages 5 to 11 in the United States may soon be eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine, and plans are…
Continue Reading Mystery of exotic infectious disease traced to aromatherapy room spray
By Maggie Fox, CNN It was a mystery by any definition of the word — a rare tropical infection that had sickened people in the decidedly…
Continue Reading You might already be following the Mediterranean diet with these easy food swaps
By Casey Barber, CNN The Mediterranean diet has been an expert-recommended way of eating since it was first introduced in the 1990s, but it still…
Continue Reading Lemon Baked Cod With Pistachio Crust
By Michelle Dudash, CNN This 30-minute recipe is light and satisfying, offering a nice crunch from the pistachios. This flavor profile would also…
Continue Reading Greek 7-Layer Hummus Dip
By Michelle Dudash, CNN This savory dip is a crowd-pleaser. I served this to my gaggle of girlfriends for a pre-dinner wine and snack meet-up during…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,480 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 26 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,480 new COVID-19 cases and 26 new deaths…
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Booster vaccines for Moderna, J&J available for 65+ and others
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare supports authorization by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the recommendation by the Centers for…
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More COVID-19 boosters roll out to southeast Idaho
Advisors to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended a booster dose of the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines…
Continue Reading Brain fog in COVID-19 patients can persist for months, even in those who were not hospitalized, study finds
Cognitive impairment — described as brain fog — can persist for months in COVID-19 patients, even for some who were not hospitalized, according to…
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New Wyoming COVID-19 hospital high amid low vaccination rate
The coronavirus has hospitalized more people in Wyoming than at any point in the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Continue Reading Brain fog in Covid-19 patients can persist for months, even in those who were not hospitalized, study finds
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Cognitive impairment — described as brain fog — can persist for months in Covid-19 patients, even for some who…
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CEI’s associate nursing program now fully accredited by ACEN
The associate registered nursing (RN) program at College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) has been granted initial accreditation by the Accreditation…
Continue Reading Learn to let go of sleep battles with your teen
By Michelle Icard, CNN It’s 11 p.m. on a school night, and the light is still pouring out from under your teen’s door. You do some quick…
Continue Reading More than half of Australia’s population is now ‘living with COVID.’ The rest is still some way off
At midnight, Australia’s second-largest state emerged from what some experts and local media called the world’s longest…
Continue Reading Pfizer says its vaccine is 90.7% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 in children ages 5 to 11
In a new document posted ahead of a key meeting of the US Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisers, Pfizer says its vaccine is safe and 90.7%…
Continue Reading These stay-at-home fathers tell you why paternity leave is important
By Shannon Carpenter, CNN The debate over US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg taking two months off to care for his twin newborns has reached…
Continue Reading These stay-at-home fathers tell you why paternity leave is important
By Shannon Carpenter, CNN The debate over US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg taking two months off to care for his twin newborns has reached…
Continue Reading Pfizer says its vaccine is 90.7% effective against symptomatic Covid-19 in children ages 5 to 11
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN In a new document posted ahead of a key meeting of the US Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisers, Pfizer says…
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What to know about getting the flu vaccine this year
Flu shots are especially important in fall 2021, public health experts say. Stacker compiled a list of 10 key flu shot facts from the CDC and other…
Continue Reading Pfizer says its vaccine is 90.7% effective against symptomatic Covid-19 in children ages 5 to 11
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN In a new document posted ahead of a key meeting of the US Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisers, Pfizer says…
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D93 stays in yellow phase next week
Bonneville School District 93 will stay in the Moderate Risk phase next…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,328 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 31 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,328 new COVID-19 cases and 31 new deaths…
Continue Reading How to become more patient with everyday annoyances
By Kristen Rogers, CNN When the elevator’s running slow, you clench your teeth and curse under your breath. If you still haven’t received…
Continue Reading CDC vaccine advisers vote to recommend booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted on Thursday to recommend booster doses of both Moderna’s and Johnson &…
Continue Reading CDC endorses booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, says mix and match is fine
By Maggie Fox, CNN US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky endorsed recommendations for booster doses for…
Continue Reading Europe facing 500,000 more Covid deaths by February, WHO warns
By Rob Picheta and Sharon Braithwaite, CNN Europe is facing a potentially devastating winter that could see half a million people die with Covid-19,…
Continue Reading If you don’t know where your onions came from, throw them away to prevent salmonella, CDC says
A salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 600 people in 37 states has been linked to various types of imported onions, federal health…
Continue Reading The UK has more new COVID-19 cases than France, Germany, Italy and Spain combined
Last December, as the first of several worrying COVID-19 variants ripped through the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the unwelcome…
Continue Reading 5 expert tips to stress less this fall
As we head into what was supposed to be the fall recovery, the world is still reeling from COVID-related…
Continue Reading Booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine shows 95.6% efficacy in Phase 3 trial, companies say
A booster dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine was found to have a high efficacy — 95.6% — against COVID-19 in a Phase 3 trial, the…
Continue Reading More people are getting boosters than new COVID-19 vaccinations. And others could soon become eligible for an additional shot
The number of people in the US looking to boost their COVID-19 vaccinations has surpassed the tally of those looking to begin them as booster doses…
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COVID vaccine: CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots
By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MIKE STOBBE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials say millions more Americans can get a COVID-19…
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Bannock County held annual health fair for employees, families
On Wednesday, Bannock County hosted its 23rd Annual Health…
Continue Reading 36-year-old pregnant mother gets Covid-19, later dies
A 36-year-old Dickson County mother lost her battle to COVID-19 this week. Amanda Perry was diagnosed with the virus later in her…
Continue Reading Halloween skeletons with masks and vaccines: Man’s front yard message
A Grafton nurse practitioner and the nine skeletons on his front lawn have a message for passers-by, ‘get…
Continue Reading What happens when travelers test positive for Covid on vacation?
Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN There’s no denying that going on vacation has become a lot more complicated due to Covid-19. Well over a year into…
Continue Reading Booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine shows 95.6% efficacy in Phase 3 trial, companies say
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A booster dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine was found to have a high efficacy — 95.6% — against…
Continue Reading 5 expert tips to stress less this fall
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN As we head into what was supposed to be the fall recovery, the world is still reeling from Covid-related anxiety. It shows up…
Continue Reading 5 expert tips to stress less this fall
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN As we head into what was supposed to be the fall recovery, the world is still reeling from Covid-related anxiety. It shows up…
Continue Reading More people are getting boosters than new Covid-19 vaccinations. And others could soon become eligible for an additional shot
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The number of people in the US looking to boost their Covid-19 vaccinations has surpassed the tally of those looking to…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, says mix and match OK
By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses of Covid-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson…
Continue Reading Keep your brain sharp by finding your sleep ‘sweet spot,’ study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears, right? Papa Bear’s bed was too hard and Mama Bear’s bed too…
Continue Reading Report warns of climate change’s ‘code red’ impact on health
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN A new report published Wednesday warns of the severe impact of climate change on human health, and says the prognosis is…
Continue Reading Report warns of climate change’s ‘code red’ impact on health
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN A new report published Wednesday warns of the severe impact of climate change on human health, and says the prognosis is…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,549 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 30 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,549 new COVID-19 cases and 30 new deaths…
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FDA authorizes booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, says mix and match OK
Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses of both COVID-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Wednesday and also said any…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, says mix and match OK
By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses of Covid-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson…
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Idaho city asks judge to reject anti-mask group’s lawsuit
The city of Hailey is asking a judge to throw out a lawsuit brought by an anti-mask group, arguing the group’s members can’t show they’ve been…
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10 foods that boost immunity
Lifestyle—diet in particular—directly affects the health of the immune system. Thistle compiled a list of foods high in key nutrients that play a…
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History of vaccine mandates in the US
Controversy about vaccine mandates is not new. Stacker used resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Institutes of…
Continue Reading They take an oath to do no harm, but these doctors are spreading misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine
She was a frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show — an Ivy League-educated OB-GYN who often spoke about women’s health and holistic…
Continue Reading Booster shots could soon be recommended for people as young as 40, source says
Booster protection in the US could soon expand to a much broader population, as a source says the US government likely will soon recommend them to…
Continue Reading A new Delta descendant is rising in the UK. Here’s what to know
British and international authorities are closely monitoring a subtype of the Delta variant that is causing a growing number of infections in the…
Continue Reading FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters
By MATTHEW PERRONE and LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the…
Continue Reading Keep your brain sharp by finding your sleep ‘sweet spot,’ study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears, right? Papa Bear’s bed was too hard and Mama Bear’s bed too…
Continue Reading Travis Tritt cancels concerts at venues with Covid safety measures
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Travis Tritt is canceling four concerts at venues that have Covid-19 safety protocols.The country singer has announced he…
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