All Idahoans over age 16 can access COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5
The Department of Health and Welfare has changed the date and time for this week’s media briefing about the COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho to 12:30 p.m.…
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Counties with large Asian, Black or Hispanic populations had higher number of Covid-19 cases, CDC says
Counties in the United States with large Black, Asian and Hispanic populations were hit harder by Covid-19 in the early months of the pandemic,…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 216 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 216 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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SIPH prepares for vaccine rollout to Idahoans 45+
Idaho is continuing to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine across the…
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A top health official warned relaxing Covid-19 measures threatens progress. A day later, more states said they were easing restrictions
A top health official warned the US could see an “avoidable” Covid-19 surge if Americans let up on mitigation measures now. A day later,…
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Free COVID-19 testing for Teton County, Wyo. after spring break
The Teton County Health Department is now offering free COVID-19 testing for the community after spring break.…
Continue Reading 7 in 10 people hospitalized for COVID-19 have not fully recovered five months after discharge, study says
Seven in 10 people hospitalized for COVID-19 have not fully recovered five months after discharge, a new study finds. The COVID survivors continued…
Continue Reading US states ignore COVID surge warnings
A top health official warned the US could see a surge in COVID-19 infections if Americans let up on restrictions now. He argued, however, that it was…
Continue Reading A year fighting a global pandemic leaves US hospitals in shambles, new report finds
Burned out medical staff suffering from trauma and in some cases PTSD, the erosion of public trust in hospitals, and frustration over the…
Continue Reading Is it ever OK to jump the vaccine line? We asked an ethicist
Months before the US Food and Drug Administration even approved the first COVID-19 vaccine, there were many conversations and debates going on about…
Continue Reading As some states open COVID-19 vaccines to all, many others are still weeks away. Here’s a timeline.
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Continue Reading Prepare your kids mentally for the transition back to school
For many parents whose children have attended school online for the better part of a year, mass vaccinations could mean looking ahead to what life…
Continue Reading Apple cider vinegar and weight loss — what the experts say
The claims are everywhere: If you add apple cider vinegar to your daily diet, it will help you lose weight. “Helps maintain a healthy weight…
Continue Reading Negative words impact children’s negative opinions of others, study finds
It turns out children really are listening to what you say. Children who overheard someone saying negative words about a particular group of people…
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Duckworth backs off threat to oppose Biden nominees over lack of diversity after White House agrees to add senior AAPI adviser
Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois on Tuesday backed off her threat to vote against any of President Joe Biden’s nominees who aren’t…
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359 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 359 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…
Continue Reading A doctor moves back home after living out of a camper for a year to keep her family safe from COVID-19
After a year of living in a camper and caring for COVID-19 patients at a hospital, one doctor is finally home. Dr. Tiffany Osborn moved back in with…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 122 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 3 new deaths
Local health officials reported 122 new COVID-19 cases and three new COVID-19 related deaths in the area Tuesday.…
Continue Reading Will summer camp be safe in 2021? Here’s what you need to know
The thought of summer camp in the not-too-distant future will likely bring smiles to many parents’ faces. After all, splashing in a pool,…
Continue Reading Trial review board raises concerns about AstraZeneca vaccine data
In an unusual statement released early Tuesday, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said the independent board that reviews…
Continue Reading Citi launches Zoom-Free Fridays, but there’s a catch
Citigroup is launching “Zoom-Free Fridays” as a way to help the bank’s burned-out employees cope with stress a year into the…
Continue Reading High levels of COVID infection right now could mean problems for vaccines later, ex-CDC chief says
With a climbing number of COVID-19 vaccinations in the US, the light at the end of the tunnel is growing brighter. But right now, experts say it is…
Continue Reading When will kids and teens be vaccinated against COVID-19?
With more than 44 million people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the United States, many adults are hopeful that a more normal life is on the…
Continue Reading How to prepare kids for social media use
When Alexi McCammond, the newly appointed editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, stepped down after the resurfacing of several racist and homophobic tweets…
Continue Reading Fully vaccinated people can visit unvaccinated family and friends, but one household at a time, CDC official says
Fully vaccinated people should feel free to visit their unvaccinated family and friends without restrictions, but visits should be limited to one…
Continue Reading Uncontrolled COVID-19 spread increases chances of a more dangerous variant emerging, ex-CDC chief says
With a climbing number of COVID-19 vaccinations in the US, the light at the end of the tunnel is growing brighter. But right now, experts say it is…
Continue Reading All the COVID-19 vaccines prevent death and severe disease, and that’s what matters, experts say
A fifth company — AstraZeneca — released data Monday about how well its coronavirus vaccine works and said it plans to ask the US Food…
Continue Reading Women more likely to have skipped health care during the pandemic than men, report reveals
More women than men skipped health care services during the pandemic, and a disproportionate share of those with prior health or economic issues have…
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Coronavirus variants identified in Eastern Idaho
Eastern Idaho Public Health announced the presence of the United Kingdom (UK) Coronavirus variant (B.1.1.7) as well as the California Coronavirus…
Continue Reading 340 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 340 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Schools won’t ever look the way they used to, either
More and more American schoolchildren are returning to the classroom. In New York, 55,000 of the city’s public school high schoolers returned…
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COVID-19 online support group
The Department of Health and Welfare announced a series of virtual, interactive support groups for all Idahoans interested in learning how to cope…
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Governor approves water project legislation
Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1121 into law last…
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Locals line up for COVID-19 vaccines now available to ages 55 to 64
People are heading to the Grand Teton Mall in Idaho Falls to get their…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 154 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 154 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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CDC director warns coronavirus variants could spark another avoidable surge
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Monday that she’s worried the United States could…
Continue Reading Krispy Kreme is making vaccinations extra sweet with a free doughnut a day for the rest of the year
Krispy Kreme has come up with a way to make getting the COVID-19 vaccine extra sweet. Starting Monday until the end of the year, if you take your…
Continue Reading Man wants state to pay him for driving 282 miles for COVID-19 shot
As more mass vaccination events are planned and underway in the St. Louis area, some residents said they’re still traveling hours to get an…
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More COVID-19 restrictions eased in Washington state
Washington state is advancing to Phase 3 of its COVID-19 reopening plan.…
Continue Reading Air travel reaches a pandemic-era record despite concerns over a coronavirus variant
More than a million passengers have traveled through US airports daily for at least 11 days in a row, according to data from the Transportation…
Continue Reading Is melatonin safe for kids? Here’s what the experts say
Melatonin is a popular over-the-counter sleeping aid, touted as a natural way for adults to fall asleep and used by millions around the world. So why…
Continue Reading AstraZeneca vaccine is 79% effective against symptomatic COVID-19, company says
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine showed 79% efficacy against symptomatic disease and 100% efficacy against severe disease and hospitalization in…
Continue Reading Ignoring CDC warnings, more than 1 million passengers have flown from US airports for 10 straight days
Spring break is here and people suffering from a year of cabin fever are throwing caution to the wind. Saturday marked the 10th straight day on which…
Continue Reading What will travel look like when the pandemic is over?
As the world ground to a halt last March, many travelers expected to be globetrotting again in a few months time. Here we are just over a year later.…
Continue Reading Biden seeks tenuous balance on school reopening and variant threats
When officials from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that they were relaxing the physical distancing guidelines for…
Continue Reading Europe’s vaccine rollout needs AstraZeneca — but public confidence is dented
The European Union aims to vaccinate 70% of its adult population by September. But anxiety over a possible link between the Oxford-AstraZeneca…
Continue Reading 235 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 235 new COVID-19 cases on…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 117 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 117 new COVID-19 cases in the area Saturday.…
Continue Reading Teachers’ unions are cautious about the new CDC guidelines on social distancing in schools
Some teachers are grappling with how to protect students and themselves against the coronavirus in light of new guidelines for returning to in-person…
Continue Reading Spring cleaning: Science and allergy relief meet at the end of a broom
In generations past, the arrival of spring meant not just warming days, chirping birds and frolicking baby animals, but also an energy-intensive…
Continue Reading A more contagious coronavirus variant is spreading across the US. Can vaccines stop it?
A new, more contagious and potentially more deadly variant of the coronavirus is spreading across the US, and health officials are worried. The…
Continue Reading Spring, the most inspiring of the seasons (this year especially)
As the end of the pandemic tunnel gets brighter and brighter, has a season ever better aligned with where most people are in the world right now?…
Continue Reading Celebrate Persian New Year with green recipes and spring cleaning
Just as spring is a time for rebirth, the Persian New Year is a time to celebrate new life. Nowruz is celebrated on the spring equinox, which is…
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Hospitals talk east Idaho COIVD-19 cases, preparedness for possible increase of patients
Madison Memorial Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital both say they’re prepared for the possibility of seeing new…
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Health officials issue warning as COVID-19 cases surge
Eastern Idaho Public Health has issued a warning saying they are starting to see a surge of COVID-19 cases primarily in Bonneville County but also in…
Continue Reading 383 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 383 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Sex addiction isn’t a medically recognized diagnosis
As details about the man suspected of fatally shooting eight people at Atlanta-area spas unfold, the controversial concept of sex addiction has…
Continue Reading How to rebuild trust in the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
My cousin Iman, who lives in Cairo, Egypt, called me earlier this week to tell me that she had just been offered the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19…
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Teton County, Wyo. COVID-19 vaccination update
The Teton County Health Department in Wyoming is currently vaccinating individuals included in Phase 1C and individuals who are in Phase 1A and 1B…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 131 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths
Local health officials reported 131 new COVID-19 cases and two new COVID-19 related deaths in the area Friday.…
Continue Reading Here’s what experts say is needed for US to return to normal. But these barriers stand in the way
States are pushing ahead with expanding COVID-19 vaccine access and rolling back restrictions on businesses and large gatherings as America seeks a…
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CVAC sends final recommendations for Group 3 to Gov. Little
The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will meet from noon to 2 p.m. MST on Friday.…
Continue Reading Are you having more nightmares? You might be ‘quaradreaming’
Are you waking up more often these days from an unpleasant dream, even a scary nightmare? Blame a combination of pandemic-fueled sleep changes, laced…
Continue Reading FDA, CDC advisers say to expect a lot of questions about AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
AstraZeneca is expected to apply in the next few weeks for emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in the US, and if and when it does,…
Continue Reading The COVID-19 pandemic almost didn’t happen, a new genetic dating study shows
The coronavirus pandemic almost didn’t happen, a new study shows. Researchers working to show when and how the virus first emerged in China…
Continue Reading US likely needs to include vaccinating children to reach herd immunity, Fauci says
Several more states on Thursday announced COVID-19 vaccines would be available to more people, news that came as the nation’s top infectious…
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Idaho Falls is top COVID-19 hotspot in nation, New York Times reports
A new report shows Idaho Falls is leading the nation in new coronavirus cases with Rexburg being…
Continue Reading 341 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 341 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 158 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death
Local health officials reported 158 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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US could be on the cusp of a surge in Covid-19 infections, but vaccinations will limit the damage
The US may be on the cusp of another Covid-19 case surge, one expert says — but the mass vaccination of the most vulnerable Americans is likely…
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Some Idahoans to receive stimulus payments via debit card
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is reminding Idahoans some may soon see their federal stimulus payments arriving in the mail in the form of debit…
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Gov. Little details path forward for federal American Rescue Plan Act funds in Idaho
Governor Brad Little emphasized Thursday the need to direct the billions of dollars allocated for Idaho from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into…
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Utah accelerates plan to get all adults COVID-19 vaccines
Utah adults can begin signing up for a COVID-19 vaccine on March 24 – one week earlier that previously planned because the state has unallocated…
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Idaho lawmakers target COVID-19 rules even as they get sick
A fourth lawmaker in the Idaho House of Representatives has tested positive for COVID-19 in less than a week’s time and just as the Legislature is…
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COVID-19 shots becoming available to many over 18 in Wyoming
Shots of COVID-19 vaccine are now available or soon will be for anybody over 18 in almost one-third of Wyoming’s…
Continue Reading COVID-19 reinfections are rare, unless you are over 65
Coronavirus reinfections are rare, but it’s more common for people 65 and older to get infected more than once, according to a study published…
Continue Reading Low-dose aspirin can reduce the risk of ICU admission and death of COVID-19, researchers say
Low-dose aspirin may help protect the lungs and reduce the need to put patients on ventilators, researchers reported Wednesday. The cheap and widely…
Continue Reading Seriously, stop sharing your vaccine cards on social media
When one of my editors recently shared a celebratory picture of his vaccine card on Instagram, I sent him a direct message: “Didn’t you…
Continue Reading US could be on the cusp of COVID-19 infection surge officials have been dreading, expert warns
The US may be on the cusp of another COVID-19 case surge, one expert says — a surge that health officials have repeatedly warned about as state…
Continue Reading The truth about white (and pink and brown) noise for sleep
What’s your favorite bedtime jam? Do you doze off to jazz, a babbling brook, a crackling fire or a whirling fan of white noise? Or maybe…
Continue Reading The race between variants and vaccines in US will be a close call, expert warns, and eased restrictions aren’t helping
Experts say there’s a tough race between COVID-19 vaccinations and a contagious variant that’s rapidly spreading across the US,…
Continue Reading Covid-19 reinfections are rare, but more common in people 65 and older, study finds
Coronavirus reinfections are relatively rare, but it’s more common for people 65 and older to get infected more than once, according to a study…
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Fort Hall opens vaccine up to people 18 and older
With approximately 31% of the Fort Hall population vaccinated, the reservation is now making its allotment of COVID-19 vaccinations available to all…
Continue Reading 454 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 454 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 216 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 5 new deaths
Local health officials reported 216 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths in the area…
Continue Reading A high BMI may qualify you for a vaccine, but may not mean you’re unhealthy. Here’s how to check
With obesity a factor in Covid-19 vaccine eligibility, many Americans are scrambling to find out their body mass index, or BMI. But experts say the…
Continue Reading No screaming on California theme park rides due to COVID-19, guidelines say
When Southern California’s theme parks reopen as early as April, it could be with one very significant and silent difference: no screaming on…
Continue Reading Have European countries made a mistake in halting AstraZeneca shots? Here’s what health experts say
Within the space of a few days, the rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine has ground to a standstill in virtually all of western Europe.…
Continue Reading Boost your happiness with that extra hour of daylight
The birds are chirping, the crocuses are sprouting and we have one extra hour of daylight upon us. Spring is within spitting distance (no germs,…
Continue Reading Do we really need pants? And other lessons from a pandemic year
We’re one year, or roughly 31,536,000 seconds, into this new, strange pandemic life. We’ve missed loved ones and weddings and funerals,…
Continue Reading Disneyland sets reopening date
It’s been a long year for Disneyland fans, but “The Happiest Place On Earth” is finally set to reopen its doors. The Disney resort,…
Continue Reading St. Patrick’s Day parties are ripe for spreading coronavirus. Don’t let that happen
St. Patrick’s Day was the first major holiday of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US, and we’ve learned sobering lessons since then. Young,…
Continue Reading Coronavirus and travel: Everything you need to know
Bathed in the faint light at the end of the once seemingly endless pandemic tunnel are visions of trips that reunite us with loved ones or take us to…
Continue Reading Is Guinness really ‘good for you?’
Guinness, like other Irish stouts, enjoys a seasonal popularity every St. Patrick’s Day. It has also been touted as being “good for…
Continue Reading 8 eating habits that can interfere with sleep
Food choices can make all the difference when it comes to getting a good night’s rest. If you struggle with falling and staying asleep, or wake…
Continue Reading Coronavirus strains first detected in California are officially ‘variants of concern,’ CDC says
Two coronavirus strains first detected in California are now officially “variants of concern,” according to the US Centers for Disease…
Continue Reading Canada expands use of AstraZeneca vaccine to seniors even as other countries pause its rollout
Canada has expanded its rollout of Oxford-AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine, reversing an earlier recommendation that it not to be given to…
Continue Reading Traveling to Thailand during COVID-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning to travel to Thailand, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the COVID-19…
Continue Reading Dirty Dozen 2021: View the list of foods with the most and least pesticides
Strawberries continue to lead the “Dirty Dozen” list of fruits and veggies that contain the highest levels of pesticides, followed by…
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