Do you have a cold, the flu or COVID-19? Experts explain how to tell the difference
Do you have a sore throat, a runny nose and muscle aches? It could be a common cold, a case of the flu — or…
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A fan of black coffee and dark chocolate? It’s in your genes, a new study says
Prefer your coffee black? Then you probably like dark, bitter chocolate, according to new research identifying a genetic basis for those…
Continue Reading This is the ultimate snack food — and it’s better for you than you think
We all may be full of holiday cheer, but we’re also full of holiday meals. When the indulgences of the season start to catch up with us, it’s time to…
Continue Reading New Year’s resolutions can benefit kids, say pediatricians. Here are some ideas for 2022
By Lauren Kent, CNN New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for adults anymore. A new year can bring new excitement and opportunities to grow…
Continue Reading 5 science-based strategies for nailing your New Year’s resolutions
It’s that time of year again. Champagne bottles have been popped, balls have dropped, and now your friends, family and colleagues are starting to…
Continue Reading Overwhelmed hospitals. Staffing shortages. Businesses closing. Here’s how the Omicron wave is ravaging local communities
Over the weekend, at least five metro Atlanta school districts announced they would shift to remote learning for the first week of the new year as…
Continue Reading Can weight loss help protect against COVID-19?
In the holiday season, when the average American can easily pack on a few pounds, experts say there is another reason to pay attention to your…
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New Year’s resolutions can benefit kids, say pediatricians. Here are some ideas for 2022
New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for adults…
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FDA expands booster eligibility to adolescents and shortens time needed after primary series
The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday expanded the emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine boosters to children ages 12 to…
Continue Reading FDA expands booster eligibility to adolescents and shortens time needed after primary series
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday expanded the emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine…
Continue Reading New Year’s resolutions can benefit kids, say pediatricians. Here are some ideas for 2022
By Lauren Kent, CNN New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for adults anymore. A new year can bring new excitement and opportunities to grow…
Continue Reading CDC backs FDA’s decision to reduce time between primary series and booster dose of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday expanded the emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine…
Continue Reading A reporter set out on a quest to solve her family’s sleep crisis. Here’s what she found
By Chloe Melas, CNN I’m really tired. No, seriously. I don’t think I’ve slept through the night in four years. What could be…
Continue Reading Sleep disorders are associated with more parental stress
By Dr. Neha Chaudhary, CNN When I found out I was expecting my son a couple of years ago, it wasn’t the process of labor I was most terrified…
Continue Reading Can weight loss help protect against Covid-19?
By Jen Christensen, CNN In the holiday season, when the average American can easily pack on a few pounds, experts say there is another reason to pay…
Continue Reading More than 100,000 people hospitalized with Covid-19 in US for first time in nearly four months
By Deidre McPhillips and Derrick Hinds, CNN More than 103,000 people are currently hospitalized with Covid-19, the first time the total has reached…
Continue Reading ‘Mild’ Covid-19 doesn’t always feel that way
By Jen Christensen, CNN Many people are hearing from their doctors that they have a “mild” Covid-19 infection amid a surge of the highly…
Continue Reading Further clarification ‘coming very soon’ to CDC Covid-19 isolation guidelines
By Ben Tinker and Rachel Janfaza, CNN Dr. Anthony Fauci said he anticipates “further clarification” on the US Centers for Disease Control…
Continue Reading ‘No worries,’ ‘you’re on mute’ and ‘circle back’ should be banished, annual list says
By Leah Asmelash, CNN “No worries,” “at the end of the day,” “you’re on mute,” and the dreaded…
Continue Reading Why this Covid-19 surge is ‘unprecedented in this pandemic’
By Christina Maxouris and Holly Yan, CNN The new year is starting with a massive influx of Covid-19 that’s different from any other during this…
Continue Reading Why this COVID-19 surge is ‘unprecedented in this pandemic’
The US kicked off 2022 with a massive COVID-19 surge that some experts warn will be different than any other time in the…
Continue Reading Holiday flight cancellations soar with Covid-19 disruptions and bad weather
By Gregory Wallace and Matt McFarland, CNN Business Thousands of US flights were canceled over New Year’s weekend as a combination of Covid-19…
Continue Reading 5 science-based strategies for nailing your New Year’s resolutions
By Katy Milkman, CNN It’s that time of year again. Champagne bottles have been popped, balls have dropped, and now your friends, family and…
Continue Reading The Covid-19 case surge is altering daily life across the US. Things will likely get worse, experts warn
By Christina Maxouris and Alaa Elassar, CNN The US is ringing in the new year amid a Covid-19 surge experts warn is exploding at unprecedented speed…
Continue Reading The COVID-19 case surge is altering daily life across the US. Things will likely get worse, experts warn
The US is ringing in the new year amid a COVID-19 surge that experts warn is exploding at unprecedented speed and could alter daily life for many…
Continue Reading Daniel Craig, Covid-19 experts and a Spice Girl recognized in UK New Year’s honors list
By Kara Fox, Ryan Prior and Sana Noor Haq, CNN Leading British Covid-19 experts have joined the likes of James Bond, Tony Blair and Emma Raducanu in…
Continue Reading It won’t be a pandemic forever. Here’s what could be next
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Even after Covid-19 cases fall from their current record-high levels, it’s unlikely the United States — let…
Continue Reading US shatters its average daily Covid-19 case record again. Experts describe coming weeks as a ‘tidal wave’ and ‘blizzard’
By Christina Maxouris, CNN A day after reporting its highest average daily Covid-19 case number, the US shattered the record Thursday, with an…
Continue Reading This is the ultimate snack food — and it’s better for you than you think
By Casey Barber, CNN We all may be full of holiday cheer, but we’re also full of holiday meals. When the indulgences of the season start to…
Continue Reading It won’t be a pandemic forever. Here’s what could be next
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Even after Covid-19 cases fall from their current record-high levels, it’s unlikely the United States — let…
Continue Reading The Covid-19 case surge is altering daily life across the US. Things will likely get worse, experts warn
By Christina Maxouris and Alaa Elassar, CNN The US is ringing in the new year amid a Covid-19 surge experts warn is exploding at unprecedented speed…
Continue Reading US shatters its average daily Covid-19 case record again. Experts describe coming weeks as a ‘tidal wave’ and ‘blizzard’
By Christina Maxouris, CNN A day after reporting its highest average daily Covid-19 case number, the US shattered the record Thursday, with an…
Continue Reading What parents should know about sending kids back to school during Omicron
By Holly Yan, CNN Millions of American kids will head back to classrooms in the coming days — just after new pediatric Covid-19…
Continue Reading Travelers infected one another across hallway in Covid-19 quarantine facility, New Zealand research shows
By Maggie Fox, CNN A traveler isolated for Covid-19 at a quarantine facility in New Zealand managed to infect three others across a hallway,…
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CDC warns against cruises, regardless of vaccination status
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning people not to go on cruises, regardless of their vaccination status, because of…
Continue Reading FDA expected to broaden Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine booster eligibility to youths ages 12 to 15 in the coming days, source says
By Kaitlan Collins, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to broaden eligibility for Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine boosters to youths ages 12…
Continue Reading People should celebrate the New Year, experts say. But the size and kind of party determine Covid-19 safety
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN A new year is coming, and it brings along concerns over imminent holiday celebrations in light of the Omicron variant. The…
Continue Reading Studies indicate J&J Covid-19 vaccine booster protects people against severe illness from Omicron variant
By Maggie Fox, CNN Two reports released Thursday show that people who get booster doses of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine are well…
Continue Reading Studies indicate J&J COVID-19 vaccine booster protects people against severe illness from Omicron variant
Two reports released Thursday show that people who get booster doses of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine are well protected against severe disease…
Continue Reading The holidays can be overwhelming. Follow these self-care tips to relieve stress
By Megan Marples, CNN What’s supposed to be the happiest time of year can quickly turn into a stressful flurry of holiday activities and…
Continue Reading Omicron surge is ‘unlike anything we’ve ever seen,’ expert says
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN An unprecedented spike in Covid-19 cases fueled by the fast-moving Omicron variant is crushing hospitals across the United…
Continue Reading Omicron surge is ‘unlike anything we’ve ever seen,’ expert says
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN An unprecedented spike in Covid-19 cases fueled by the fast-moving Omicron variant is crushing hospitals across the United…
Continue Reading CDC changes to quarantine, isolation advice took local health officials by surprise
By Maggie Fox, CNN State and local health officials say they are struggling to make sense of the new Covid-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines…
Continue Reading CDC changes to quarantine, isolation advice took local health officials by surprise
By Maggie Fox, CNN State and local health officials say they are struggling to make sense of the new Covid-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines…
Continue Reading FDA says Covid-19 antigen tests may be less sensitive to Omicron variant, but they’re still an important tool
By Jen Christensen and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that quick antigen tests people take at home may be less…
Continue Reading What parents should know about sending kids back to school during Omicron
By Holly Yan, CNN Millions of American kids will head back to classrooms in the coming days — just after new pediatric Covid-19…
Continue Reading How long can you spread Omicron?
By Rob Picheta, CNN If you test positive for Covid-19, you’ll be advised to isolate for anywhere from five days to two weeks. It all depends on…
Continue Reading Your kids like fidget toys? Here’s why
First there were the fidget spinners, then the squishies, then the pop toys, then the faux game controllers, bendable this-and-thats and a number of…
Continue Reading Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Resolutions for making 2022 a better, healthier year
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent It’s almost the new year and along with it comes the admittedly aspirational tradition of…
Continue Reading CDC director explains new Covid-19 guidance as the US heads into a harrowing phase of the pandemic
By Holly Yan and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Sweeping new Covid-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines were spurred by scientific research and what Americans…
Continue Reading A fan of black coffee and dark chocolate? It’s in your genes, a new study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Prefer your coffee black? Then you probably like dark, bitter chocolate, according to new research identifying a genetic basis…
Continue Reading Child hospitalizations are surging in this Chicago hospital. Only one of the young patients was fully vaccinated, doctor says
Inside one children’s hospital in Chicago, COVID-19 cases are roughly three times higher than the hospital’s previous peak in December 2020. In the…
Continue Reading What is ‘flurona’ and how serious is it?
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN Israel’s first known case of a person infected with Covid-19 and the flu has been detected, the country’s Ministry…
Continue Reading Do you have a cold, the flu or Covid-19? Experts explain how to tell the difference
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Do you have a sore throat, a runny nose and muscle aches? It could be a common cold, a case of the flu — or Covid-19.…
Continue Reading Hugh Jackman announces he has COVID-19
Hugh Jackman went from praising those on Broadway who have stepped up in the face of the pandemic to sharing that he has tested positive for…
Continue Reading This mom knows moms don’t actually have time to have kids
By Jessica DuLong, CNN We have all heard ad nauseum about the necessity of life balance for mothers — including the assertion that it will make you…
Continue Reading The US just hit a record average of daily new COVID-19 cases
The US hit a seven-day average of 265,427 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, blowing past the country’s previous record of about 252,000 daily cases,…
Continue Reading New Omicron variant fills up children’s hospitals
By Maggie Fox, Jen Christensen and Virginia Langmaid, CNN A five-fold increase in pediatric admissions in New York City this month. Close to double…
Continue Reading CDC shortens recommended Covid-19 isolation and quarantine time
By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday shortened the recommended times that people should isolate when…
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Teton County Health Department “overwhelmed” with surge in COVID-19 cases
The Teton County Health Department says they are “overwhelmed” with new cases of Covid, according to a press release.…
Continue Reading CDC shortens recommended Covid-19 isolation and quarantine time
By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday shortened the recommended times that people should isolate when…
Continue Reading Lower your holiday stress with these 5 easy moves
Whether it be from the pressure of social demands or more physical causes like lack of sleep, it’s normal to feel stress and become overwhelmed with…
Continue Reading Between Christmas and New Year’s, doctors expect the US Omicron surge to grow
COVID-19 numbers keep soaring as travelers scatter back across the country after Christmas and Americans prepare for another holiday…
Continue Reading Three BTS members test positive for Covid-19
By Gawon Bae and Alaa Elassar, CNN Three members of the K-pop supergroup BTS have tested positive for Covid-19, according to BIGHIT Music statements…
Continue Reading CNN anchors share their favorite dishes for the holidays
By Kristen Rogers, Madeline Holcombe and Amanda Sealy, CNN Don Lemon’s Louisiana crawfish étouffée and Brianna Keilar’s chili mac are…
Continue Reading CNN anchors share their favorite dishes for the holidays
By Kristen Rogers, Madeline Holcombe and Amanda Sealy, CNN Don Lemon’s Louisiana crawfish étouffée and Brianna Keilar’s chili mac are…
Continue Reading CNN anchors share their favorite dishes for the holidays
By Kristen Rogers, Madeline Holcombe and Amanda Sealy, CNN Don Lemon’s Louisiana crawfish étouffée and Brianna Keilar’s chili mac are…
Continue Reading Flying home after the holidays? Getting vaccinated or boosted is the first step toward safe travel, expert says
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN For Americans traveling after Christmas and New Year’s, getting their Covid-19 vaccinations or booster doses as soon as…
Continue Reading Flying home after the holidays? Getting vaccinated or boosted is the first step toward safe travel, expert says
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN For Americans traveling after Christmas and New Year’s, getting their Covid-19 vaccinations or booster doses as soon as…
Continue Reading Daily Covid-19 case rates have now surpassed Delta’s surge. Hospitalizations so far have yet to match
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN As the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus variant continues to spread across the US this holiday season, the rate of daily…
Continue Reading Daily Covid-19 case rates have now surpassed Delta’s surge. Hospitalizations so far have yet to match
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN As the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus variant continues to spread across the US this holiday season, the rate of daily…
Continue Reading Daily Covid-19 case rates have now surpassed Delta’s surge. Hospitalizations so far have yet to match
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN As the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus variant continues to spread across the US this holiday season, the rate of daily…
Continue Reading There’s a new drug to prevent Covid-19, but there won’t be nearly enough for Americans who are eligible
By Elizabeth Cohen, Danielle Herman and Justin Lape, CNN For Americans who suffer from weak immune systems, it felt like a miracle occurred on…
Continue Reading Travel to New Zealand during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
CNN Staff If you’re planning to travel to New Zealand, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the…
Continue Reading CDC shortens isolation time for health care workers with COVID-19
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is shortening the isolation time for health care workers who test positive for COVID-19, as it…
Continue Reading Is a fourth Covid-19 vaccine dose needed? US health officials say not yet
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As Covid-19 cases continue to rise and the Omicron variant sweeps the world, some nations are rolling out fourth doses of…
Continue Reading There’s a new drug to prevent Covid-19, but there won’t be nearly enough for Americans who are eligible
By Elizabeth Cohen, Danielle Herman and Justin Lape, CNN For Americans who suffer from weak immune systems, it felt like a miracle occurred on…
Continue Reading What to do when those around you are not wearing masks? An expert weighs in about Christmas travel
With holiday travel returning to pre-pandemic levels, a health expert is offering advice for those planning to visit loved ones for Christmas, given…
Continue Reading Trump touts effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccine
By Veronica Stracqualursi and David Wright, CNN Former President Donald Trump pushed back on a questioner’s skepticism about the effectiveness…
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First case of Omicron variant identified in Eastern Idaho
FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed the first case of the OmicronCOVID-19 variant in the health district. Health…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 456 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 456 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…
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ISU COVID-19 testing site, hotline closed to observe holidays
The Idaho State University COVID-19 Testing Site and the COVID-19 Hotline will close at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday and will be closed Friday to observe…
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Wyoming cancer survivors asked to complete survey
To learn more about the needs of Wyoming residents affected by cancer, the Wyoming Cancer Coalition (WYCC) is encouraging participation in a survey…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 355 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 15 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 355 new COVID-19 cases and 15 new deaths…
Continue Reading More tinsel and less tension: How to get the best out of the holiday season
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN For many people, Covid-19 changed how they see the holiday season. Some ditched traditions to celebrate outside; some…
Continue Reading Cities that are canceling their big New Year’s Eve events — and those still going forward
By Forrest Brown, CNN For awhile there, it appeared we might be able to ring in New Year’s Eve in major cities across the planet with something…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes second antiviral pill to treat COVID-19
The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized Merck’s antiviral pill, molnupiravir, to treat COVID-19 “for the treatment of…
Continue Reading How long should you isolate if you’re fully vaccinated but have COVID-19? There is some debate
As the highly transmissible Omicron and Delta coronavirus variants continue to sweep across the United States, health officials warn that more people…
Continue Reading New York governor signs bill criminalizing fake Covid-19 vaccination cards
By Laura Ly, CNN New York’s governor signed legislation Wednesday criminalizing fake Covid-19 vaccination cards, according to a news release…
Continue Reading A dozen Broadway shows have been canceled as cast or crew test positive for Covid-19
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Amid the rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant, a dozen Broadway shows have shuttered their doors this week as cast…
Continue Reading Kids under 5 still waiting for Covid-19 vaccine protection
By Jen Christensen, CNN While some US teens have been vaccinated for so long that they’re now eligible for Covid-19 boosters, those under the…
Continue Reading After Billie Eilish talks about porn, experts urge parents and kids to have straight talk about sex
By Matt Villano, CNN Long gone are the days of accessing porn only at the local magazine and video stores. Today, internet and cable television…
Continue Reading After Billie Eilish talks about porn, experts urge parents and kids to have straight talk about sex
By Matt Villano, CNN Long gone are the days of accessing porn only at the local magazine and video stores. Today, internet and cable television…
Continue Reading Holiday-proof your fitness with these 10 expert tips
By Dana Santas, CNN The holiday season can bring much joy, but it can be a challenging time for maintaining your health and fitness. Between the…
Continue Reading For the second Christmas in a row, hospital workers will face the trauma of Covid-19 patient deaths
By Travis Caldwell, Sara Sidner, Stephanie Becker and Dan Przygoda, CNN For the second year in a row, weary doctors and nurses on the front lines of…
Continue Reading For the second Christmas in a row, hospital workers will face the trauma of Covid-19 patient deaths
By Travis Caldwell and Dan Przygoda, CNN For the second year in a row, weary doctors and nurses on the front lines of the pandemic are preparing to…
Continue Reading Second case of Omicron reported in Idaho
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data showing the Omicron variant makes up 90-percent of new covid-19 cases in the United…
Continue Reading What to do when those around you are not wearing masks? An expert weighs in about Christmas travel
By Travis Caldwell, CNN With holiday travel returning to pre-pandemic levels, a health expert is offering advice for those planning to visit loved…
Continue Reading How safe is it to attend holiday religious services as the Omicron variant spreads? Experts weigh in
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you’re wondering whether you should go to in-person religious services during the winter holidays this year, CNN…
Continue Reading Early studies suggest a reduced risk of Covid-19 hospitalization when infected with Omicron compared to Delta
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Two new preprint papers add to the growing evidence that the Omicron coronavirus variant may be less likely to cause severe…
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