COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,321 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 24 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,321 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths…
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Here’s what having a Covid-19 vaccine for children might mean for your kids
By Maggie Fox, CNN Pfizer said Thursday it’s asked the US Food and Drug Administration to authorize use of a low-dose version of its Covid-19…
Continue Reading African scientists’ historic malaria breakthrough celebrated by peers
By Bukola Adebayo The World Health Organization’s decision to recommend the widespread use of a long-awaited vaccine against malaria is an…
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Brake for Breakfast promotes breast cancer awareness
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bingham Memorial Hospital (BMH) held its annual Brake for Breakfast event Wednesday…
Continue Reading Biden’s investment in rapid Covid-19 tests is a good start, but not nearly enough, experts say
By Jen Christensen, CNN The search for a rapid at-home Covid-19 test now might remind you of what it was like to hunt for toilet paper at the…
Continue Reading Studies confirm waning immunity from Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Two real-world studies published Wednesday confirm that the immune protection offered by two doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine drops off after two…
Continue Reading What experts say about the best time to exercise
By Lauren Kent, CNN For everyone who hates setting their alarm an hour earlier to hit the gym, scientists may have some good news. Afternoon workouts…
Continue Reading Pfizer seeks FDA authorization of COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
Pfizer and BioNTech said Thursday they are seeking US Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization from for their COVID-19 vaccine for…
Continue Reading Here’s how one college system kept COVID-19 cases down as they surged throughout the state
Students began flocking back to the six campuses of the University of Maine this fall hoping for a more normal college experience, one without…
Continue Reading When might your kid be able to get vaccinated? Here’s what the rollout of COVID-19 shots for ages 5 to 11 might look like
As soon as the US Food and Drug Administration authorizes the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 in the United States,…
Continue Reading COVID-19 booster shots have outpaced the US rate of new vaccinations. And the millions still unvaccinated could trigger ‘future waves,’ expert warns
The US is making headway in its battle against COVID-19 — with infection and hospitalization rates on the decline after a surge fueled by the highly…
Continue Reading Here’s how one college system kept Covid-19 cases down as they surged throughout the state
By Mallory Simon, CNN Students began flocking back to the six campuses of the University of Maine this fall hoping for a more normal college…
Continue Reading Here’s how one college system kept Covid-19 cases down as they surged throughout the state
By Mallory Simon, CNN Students began flocking back to the six campuses of the University of Maine this fall hoping for a more normal college…
Continue Reading Pfizer seeks FDA authorization of Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech said Thursday they are seeking US Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization from for their…
Continue Reading When might your kid be able to get vaccinated? Here’s what the rollout of Covid-19 shots for ages 5 to 11 might look like
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As soon as the US Food and Drug Administration authorizes the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to 11…
Continue Reading Here’s how one parent is juggling quarantines and school closures
By Matt Volz, Kaiser Health News My unvaccinated 7-year-old son began hacking and sneezing in late September as the hospitals in our home state of…
Continue Reading Human behavior will determine when the Covid-19 pandemic ends, CDC director says
By Aya Elamroussi and Mallika Kallingal, CNN The US is making headway in its battle against Covid-19 — with infection and hospitalization rates…
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More than 120,000 US kids had caregivers die during pandemic
A new study suggests the number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously…
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Can I get the flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time?
Health officials say it’s OK to get your COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine at the same…
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Health official talks about COVID-19 vaccine myths
“Call us here, Eastern Idaho Public Health and talk to one of our nurses and let us answer those questions or talk to a provider, you know, and talk…
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Wyoming COVID-19 death toll tops 1,000
Wyoming’s COVID-19 death toll has surpassed 1,000. Wyoming Department of Health figures show that the recent deaths of 45 more people have brought…
Continue Reading Studies confirm waning immunity from Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine
By Maggie Fox, CNN Two real-world studies published Wednesday confirm that the immune protection offered by two doses of Pfizer’s Covid-19…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,367 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 47 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,367 new COVID-19 cases and 47 new deaths…
Continue Reading WHO recommends widespread use of world’s first malaria vaccine for children
By Jacqueline Howard and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN In what it called a “historic” move, the World Health Organization said Wednesday it…
Continue Reading It’s time to become friends with your anxiety
By Christine Koh, CNN I’ve never felt as anxious or cried as much as I have during the pandemic, and I know I am not the only one. Anxiety is…
Continue Reading Hospitalization rates are down across the US, but these 8 states still have fewer than 15% of ICU beds available
While much of the US is seeing a decline in hospitalizations for COVID-19, it’s also evident the fight against the pandemic is far from over as eight…
Continue Reading US records highest increase in nation’s homicide rate in modern history, CDC says
The United States has just recorded its highest increase in rates of homicide in modern history, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and…
Continue Reading HHS vaccination ads use a new tactic to increase Covid-19 vaccination rates: fear
By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent With vaccination rates only inching forward slowly, the federal government is trying a new…
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HHS vaccination ads use a new tactic to increase Covid-19 vaccination rates: fear
By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent With vaccination rates only inching forward slowly, the federal government is trying a new…
Continue Reading Los Angeles to require proof of vaccination for indoor restaurants, gyms and theaters
By Madeline Holcombe and Stella Chan, CNN The Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to require patrons at indoor spaces such as restaurants, gyms…
Continue Reading US records highest increase in nation’s homicide rate in modern history, CDC says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The United States has just recorded its highest increase in rates of homicide in modern history, according to the US…
Continue Reading Washington woman died from rare blood clotting syndrome after receiving Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine, local health agency says
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN A King County, Washington, woman has died from a rare blood clotting syndrome after receiving the Johnson & Johnson…
Continue Reading Washington woman died from rare blood clotting syndrome after receiving Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine, local health agency says
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN A King County, Washington, woman has died from a rare blood clotting syndrome after receiving the Johnson & Johnson…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,835 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,835 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths…
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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)…
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Reported COVID-19 cases continue to decline in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The number of newly identified coronavirus cases has declined in Oregon for a fifth week in a row. Oregon recorded about…
Continue Reading How to rebuild trust in your relationships
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Since trust is fundamental to relationships, trying to restore the feeling once it’s lost might seem impossible. But if…
Continue Reading Marc Pilcher, ‘Bridgerton’ Emmy winner, dies age 53 of Covid-19
Amy Woodyatt, CNN Marc Pilcher, the award-winning hair stylist and makeup designer who won an Emmy for his work on the hit Netflix show…
Continue Reading Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it has asked the US Food and Drug Administration to authorize booster shots for its coronavirus vaccine, but has left…
Continue Reading Vaccines may have prevented a quarter-million Covid-19 cases and 39,000 deaths among seniors
By Jen Christensen, CNN Before vaccines, the San Francisco Department of Public Health needed three whiteboards to capture all the names of senior…
Continue Reading Vaccines may have prevented a quarter-million Covid-19 cases and 39,000 deaths among seniors
By Jen Christensen, CNN Before vaccines, the San Francisco Department of Public Health needed three whiteboards to capture all the names of senior…
Continue Reading Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Pandemic proofing your life is not what you think
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent I have bad news for you: We’re stuck with this novel coronavirus in our environment…
Continue Reading Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Pandemic proofing your life is not what you think
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent I have bad news for you: We’re stuck with this novel coronavirus in our environment…
Continue Reading Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize Covid-19 vaccine booster shots
By Maggie Fox, CNN Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it has asked the US Food and Drug Administration to authorize booster shots for its…
Continue Reading US child Covid-19 deaths are an ’embarrassment,’ FDA vaccines head says
By Madeline Holcombe and Virginia Langmaid, CNN Child deaths from a preventable illness like Covid-19, no matter how few, are motivation for…
Continue Reading Los Angeles to require proof of vaccination for indoor restaurants, gyms and theaters
By Madeline Holcombe and Stella Chan, CNN The Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to require patrons at indoor spaces such as restaurants, gyms…
Continue Reading Dr. Francis Collins to step down as head of NIH
By Maggie Fox, CNN Dr. Francis Collins, the folksy, guitar-playing director of the National Institutes of Health, announced Tuesday that he plans to…
Continue Reading Dr. Francis Collins to step down as head of NIH
By Maggie Fox, CNN Dr. Francis Collins, the folksy, guitar-playing director of the National Institutes of Health, announced Tuesday that he plans to…
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Vaccine mandate bill attempts to reconvene Idaho Legislature
recommended legislation that could lead to reconvening the Idaho Legislature if the proposed bill aimed at thwarting President Joe Biden’s vaccine…
Continue Reading Brain stimulation acts ‘like a switch’ to turn off severe depression for one patient
By Maggie Fox, CNN After years of suffering, a patient with severe and untreatable depression has finally found relief with an experimental brain…
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EIPH urges everyone to help slow the spread of COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health reports September was a rough month for the…
Continue Reading Study confirms pandemic hit Black Americans, Native Americans and Latinos harder than Whites
By Maggie Fox, CNN A study published Monday confirms that the pandemic hit Black Americans, Native Americans and Latinos far harder than Whites early…
Continue Reading Study confirms pandemic hit Black Americans, Native Americans and Latinos harder than Whites
By Maggie Fox, CNN A study published Monday confirms that the pandemic hit Black Americans, Native Americans and Latinos far harder than Whites early…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,359 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 51 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,359 new COVID-19 cases and 51 new deaths over the…
Continue Reading High blood pressure in young adults is linked to smaller brain sizes and dementia, a study finds
By Megan Marples, CNN High blood pressure in young adults is linked to smaller brain size and increased risk of dementia, a new study has found.…
Continue Reading The US is turning a corner in its fight against COVID-19, Fauci says. But it’s still too early to let our guard down
The US is “turning the corner” on its current COVID-19 surge but vaccination remains key to ensuring cases continue trending downward ahead of the…
Continue Reading How chili peppers helped Nobel Prize winners understand how we feel heat
By Ivana Kottasová and Katie Hunt, CNN The 2021 Nobel Prize in physiology and medicine has been awarded to David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian for…
Continue Reading How to fall asleep more quickly — the healthy way
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Is falling asleep when your head hits the pillow what you’re dreaming of? A fast fall into the land of nod may seem like…
Continue Reading What would an antiviral pill mean for the fight against COVID-19?
Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics announced on Friday early result that indicate their experimental oral antiviral drug molnupiravir might halve…
Continue Reading ‘Every one of those deaths is unnecessary,’ expert says of rising COVID-19 US death toll as tens of millions remain unvaccinated
With a first-of-its-kind antiviral pill against COVID-19 potentially headed towards distribution, the health care community may soon have another…
Continue Reading COVID-19 numbers are improving. Don’t let history repeat itself with yet another resurgence, doctors say
As COVID-19 numbers gradually improve, health experts have an urgent message: Don’t get cocky and let your guard…
Continue Reading Full FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine had only a modest impact on uptake. Here’s what mattered more
Despite hopes that full approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine would convince large numbers of vaccine-hesitant Americans to roll up their sleeves, a…
Continue Reading Europe’s drug regulator advises Covid-19 booster shots for the immunocompromised
By James Frater, Lindsay Isaac and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has concluded that a booster shot of the…
Continue Reading UK travel: Remaining red list countries set to be removed
Francesca Street, CNN The UK plans to remove the seven countries remaining on its “red” travel list from November 1. This follows the UK…
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Doctors grow frustrated over COVID-19 denial, misinformation
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press Front-line medical workers are growing weary of COVID-19 denial and misinformation in treating unvaccinated…
Continue Reading Full FDA approval of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine had only a modest impact on uptake. Here’s what mattered more
By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent Despite hopes that full approval of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine would convince large numbers…
Continue Reading Full FDA approval of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine had only a modest impact on uptake. Here’s what mattered more
By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent Despite hopes that full approval of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine would convince large numbers…
Continue Reading Covid-19 numbers are improving. Don’t let history repeat itself with yet another resurgence, doctors say
By Holly Yan and Susannah Cullinane, CNN As Covid-19 numbers gradually improve, health experts have an urgent message: Don’t get cocky and…
Continue Reading Covid-19 numbers are improving. Don’t let history repeat itself with yet another resurgence, doctors say
By Holly Yan and Susannah Cullinane, CNN As Covid-19 numbers gradually improve, health experts have an urgent message: Don’t get cocky and…
Continue Reading New Zealand admits it can no longer get rid of coronavirus
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s government has acknowledged what most other countries did long ago:…
Continue Reading ‘Every one of those deaths is unnecessary,’ expert says of rising Covid-19 US death toll as tens of millions remain unvaccinated
By Travis Caldwell, CNN With a first-of-its-kind antiviral pill against Covid-19 potentially headed towards distribution, the health care community…
Continue Reading Pfizer seeks FDA authorization of Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech said Thursday they are seeking US Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization from for their…
Continue Reading What would an antiviral pill mean for the fight against Covid-19?
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics announced on Friday early result that indicate their experimental oral antiviral drug…
Continue Reading Covid-19 antiviral pill could be a game changer, but vaccines are still America’s way out of the pandemic, experts say
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN A pill that could potentially treat Covid-19 is a “game-changer,” but experts are emphasizing that it’s not…
Continue Reading How often should you wash your towels?
By Ada Wood, CNN There is nothing like wrapping yourself up in a fluffy, warm towel after a hot shower or bath. After drying yourself, however, the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,778 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 24 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,778 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths…
Continue Reading Pumpkin spice really does give you the warm fuzzies — here’s the science of why
By Casey Barber, CNN If you’re suddenly craving pumpkin spice lattes or pumpkin bread now that it’s officially fall, it’s not just…
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5 scientifically proven ways to improve your sleep
Below is a list of five scientifically proven ways people can improve their sleep, citing peer-reviewed studies such as Mount Sinai’s recent REVOLV…
Continue Reading Pill to treat COVID-19 cuts the risk of death by half, says Merck, which will seek its emergency authorization
A pill has cut the risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19 by half in a study, Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics said…
Continue Reading The COVID-19 vaccine health care worker holdouts: For them, it’s personal. For their hospitals it’s professional
Being a nurse means everything to Andrea Babinski, but she is willing to risk it all — the connections to colleagues she likes, the patients she…
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Masks now required in Bonneville School District 93
This means students and employees are required to wear face coverings over their mouth and nose “when physical distancing cannot be…
Continue Reading Cheryl Burke and Cody Rigsby will compete on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ virtually as they recover from Covid
By Marianne Garvey, CNN “Dancing with the Stars” contestant Cody Rigsby has tested positive with a breakthrough case of Covid-19.…
Continue Reading Covid-19 antiviral pill could be a game changer, but vaccines are still America’s way out of the pandemic, experts say
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN A pill that could potentially treat Covid-19 is a “game-changer,” but experts are emphasizing that it’s not…
Continue Reading US surpasses 700,000 Covid-19 deaths
By Travis Caldwell and Naomi Thomas, CNN The US surpassed 700,000 deaths from Covid-19 on Friday, 108 days after the country reached 600,000 deaths…
Continue Reading The Covid-19 vaccine health care worker holdouts: For them, it’s personal. For their hospitals it’s professional
By Jen Christensen, CNN Being a nurse means everything to Andrea Babinski, but she is willing to risk it all — the connections to colleagues…
Continue Reading The Covid-19 vaccine health care worker holdouts: For them, it’s personal. For their hospitals it’s professional
By Jen Christensen, CNN Being a nurse means everything to Andrea Babinski, but she is willing to risk it all — the connections to colleagues…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,905 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 53 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,905 new COVID-19 cases and 53 new deaths…
Continue Reading More than 2 million US teens use e-cigarettes, a quarter of them daily, CDC and FDA find
More than 2 million US teens say they use e-cigarettes, with a quarter of them saying they vape daily, a new national survey…
Continue Reading More than 2 million US teens use e-cigarettes, a quarter of them daily, CDC and FDA find
By Maggie Fox, CNN More than 2 million US teens say they use e-cigarettes, with a quarter of them saying they vape daily, a new national survey…
Continue Reading Stopping antidepressants may lead to relapse, study finds. Here’s what you can do
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Over half of people with chronic depression who attempted to stop their antidepressant medication relapsed into depression by…
Continue Reading ‘Aladdin’ Broadway show cancels performances until October 12 because of more Covid-19 cases
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Disney’s “Aladdin” on Broadway canceled performances Friday for the second time this week after more…
Continue Reading For the first time since June, the number of projected COVID-19 deaths in the US is decreasing
For the first time since June, the rate of new COVID-19 deaths in the US is expected to decrease over the next four weeks, according to an ensemble…
Continue Reading Back and hip stretches for a more comfortable night’s sleep
By Stephanie Mansour, CNN Does your back feel sore as you lie down in bed, or do your hips feel tight as you turn onto your side before falling…
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Doctors: Pandemic has dire effects on Idaho kids, babies
Idaho health care professionals say the state’s unchecked spread of the highly contagious delta variant is sending more kids and babies to hospitals…
Continue Reading Justice Brett Kavanaugh tests positive for Covid-19
By Karl de Vries and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for Covid-19, the Supreme Court said Friday, the first…
Continue Reading 8 ways that getting jabbed gives you the travel edge
By Forrest Brown, CNN Stock traders seek it. Athletes crave it. And it’s something that can help tourists as they navigate the pandemic.…
Continue Reading Prefer a calm or exciting life? People from 116 countries and territories have their say
By Megan Marples, CNN Living life in the fast lane has lost its allure, with many people around the world saying they would opt to pull over and take…
Continue Reading Some US governors say Covid hospitalizations are going down but warn of what could come next if more people don’t get vaccinated
By Madeline Holcombe and Christina Maxouris, CNN Some governors are beginning to report encouraging signs in their state’s Covid-19 numbers,…
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Victor Mayor issues modified mask order
Victor Mayor Will Frohlich has issued a modified mask…
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Misinformation leads to animosity toward health care workers
A constant barrage of misinformation has Idaho health care workers facing increased animosity from some patients and community members.…
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