COVID-19 UPDATES: 887 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 887 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths…
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Monkeypox case reported in man whose ‘primary risk factor’ was close, nonsexual contact at a crowded outdoor event
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Most monkeypox cases in the current outbreak have been linked to sexual activity, but research published Wednesday by the…
Continue Reading Monkeypox case reported in man whose ‘primary risk factor’ was close, nonsexual contact at a crowded outdoor event
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Most monkeypox cases in the current outbreak have been linked to sexual activity, but research published Wednesday by the…
Continue Reading CDC announces sweeping reorganization, aimed at changing the agency’s culture and restoring public trust
By Brenda Goodman Big changes are coming to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which recently celebrated its 75th…
Continue Reading Are monkeypox vaccines getting to people most at risk? It’s hard to tell, but early data isn’t promising
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN About three months into the ongoing monkeypox outbreak in the US, there are more than 12,000 cases and counting. But…
Continue Reading The end of quarantine? What people should know about the CDC’s new COVID-19 guidelines
Last week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced key changes to its nationwide COVID-19…
Continue Reading The end of quarantine? What people should know about the CDC’s new Covid-19 guidelines
By Katia Hetter, CNN Last week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced key changes to its nationwide Covid-19 guidelines. Among…
Continue Reading New York City reports 2 human cases of the West Nile virus as the city sees record number of infected mosquitoes
By Chris Boyette, CNN Two human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in New York as the virus has been detected in a record number of…
Continue Reading First possible case of human-to-dog monkeypox transmission ‘not surprising,’ WHO says
By Naomi Thomas, CNN The first possible case of human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox — recently reported in two men and their pet in Paris…
Continue Reading Biden administration will stop buying Covid-19 vaccines, treatments and tests as early as this fall, Jha says
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The Biden administration has been planning for how to get past the crisis phase of the Covid-19 pandemic and will stop buying…
Continue Reading ‘Help is on the way’: FDA finalizes rule that should usher in cheaper hearing aids
By Carma Hassan and Jen Christensen, CNN Hearing aids should get cheaper and possibly even better due to a long-awaited rule change that the US Food…
Continue Reading Why calling monkeypox an STD is about more than just a label
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A hallmark of the ongoing monkeypox outbreak is that most cases have been linked to sexual activity, and this has prompted…
Continue Reading First lady Dr. Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
First lady Dr. Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, her spokesperson said…
Continue Reading Too hot to cook? Grab a bunch of corn and feast the rest of summer
By Casey Barber, CNN It’s the sweetest part of the summer — this is the stretch of the year when sweet corn is in season. Fresh corn is…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 593 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 593 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths over the weekend.…
Continue Reading Disney Cruise Line dropping vaccination requirement for kids ages 5 to 11
By Marnie Hunter, CNN Disney Cruise Line said on Monday it’s dropping its vaccination requirement for children younger than 12. Starting on…
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Health departments apply lessons learned from Covid to other public health concerns
Katheryn Houghton, Kaiser Health News LIVINGSTON, Mont. — Shannan Piccolo walked into a hotel with a tote bag full of Narcan and a speech about how…
Continue Reading Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla tests positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing ‘very mild symptoms’
By Naomi Thomas, CNN Albert Bourla, CEO of drugmaker Pfizer, has tested positive for Covid-19 and has “very mild symptoms,” he said in a…
Continue Reading How to get to sleep the night before an early call or big event
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You’re catching a 5 a.m. flight tomorrow. Your boss, a true early bird, has set an unbearably early weekly meeting.…
Continue Reading One-third of the food we eat is at risk because the climate crisis is endangering butterflies and bees
By Allison Chinchar and Jennifer Gray, CNN Meteorologists Bee populations are declining. More than half of the bat species in the United States are…
Continue Reading Shoppers rush for the exits as Shanghai Ikea goes into lockdown
By Kathleen Magramo and CNN’s Beijing bureau Panicked shoppers rushed for the exits at an Ikea branch in Shanghai on Saturday after city health…
Continue Reading Should your teens be watching ‘Euphoria’? And how should you talk to them about it?
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN One teen pulls around a suitcase full of drugs, another is the victim of statutory rape, and many sex scenes show…
Continue Reading How to navigate conversations with your auto mechanic
By Rachel Fadem, CNN Whether you are afraid of being ripped off or just feel out of your depth in conversations with auto mechanics, taking your car…
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The Hospital Cooperative establishes new scholarship endowment for students in health care fields
Idaho State University has received an endowment from The Hospital Cooperative.…
Continue Reading New Langya virus found in China could be ‘tip of the iceberg’ for undiscovered pathogens, researchers say
By Simone McCarthy, CNN More surveillance is needed of a new virus detected in dozens of people in eastern China that may not cause the next pandemic…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 753 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 753 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death Friday.…
Continue Reading Global experts race to understand rare cases when monkeypox leads to death
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Out of tens of thousands of monkeypox cases around the world this year, there have been a dozen deaths linked to the virus,…
Continue Reading Do you have ‘eco-anxiety’? Here’s how to find out
By Jessica DuLong, CNN We know changes in the weather and seasons can affect mood, causing run-of-the-mill rainy-day blues and seasonal affective…
Continue Reading More than 1 in 4 kids hospitalized for COVID-19 or MIS-C have symptoms for months, study finds
Nearly 30% of children who were hospitalized for COVID-19 or MIS-C, a rare but serious COVID-related condition, had symptoms more than a couple of…
Continue Reading Poliovirus detected in wastewater samples in New York City, health officials say
By Kristina Sgueglia and Jen Christensen, CNN Poliovirus has been detected in wastewater samples in New York City, suggesting likely local…
Continue Reading More than 1 in 4 kids hospitalized for Covid or MIS-C have symptoms for months, study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN Nearly 30% of children who were hospitalized for Covid-19 or MIS-C, a rare but serious Covid-related condition, had symptoms…
Continue Reading CDC ends recommendations for social distancing and quarantine for COVID-19 control, no longer recommends test-to-stay in schools
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the nation should move away from restrictive measures such as quarantines and social…
Continue Reading Your body may be pushing you to make worse choices after a day of hard thinking, study finds
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN After a long day at work, it feels so much better to just leave the dirty dishes in the sink or put off looking at your…
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FDA: Take 3 home tests if exposed to COVID to boost accuracy
New U.S. recommendations call for three home tests for people exposed to COVID-19 to improve…
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J&J COVID vaccine factory forced to trash even more doses
Congressional panel leaders say an additional 135 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine from a troubled Baltimore factory will have…
Continue Reading CDC ends recommendations for social distancing and quarantine for Covid-19 control, no longer recommends test-to-stay in schools
By Brenda Goodman and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the nation should move away from restrictive…
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Limited, targeted vaccines to prevent monkeypox available in Wyoming
Vaccines meant to help prevent monkeypox are now available on a limited, targeted basis across the state, according to the Wyoming Department of…
Continue Reading Moderna CEO says COVID-19 vaccines will evolve like ‘an iPhone’
Forget taking two to three COVID shots a year. Moderna hopes to roll out a single-dose annual booster to cover the coronavirus, the flu and another…
Continue Reading Homemade baby food contains as many toxic metals as store-bought options, report says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Making baby food at home with store-bought produce isn’t going to reduce the amount of toxic heavy metals in the food…
Continue Reading Health officials urge New Yorkers to get vaccinated after poliovirus detected in wastewater in another county
By Liam Reilly, CNN New York state health officials are urging people to get vaccinated against polio after the virus was identified in wastewater…
Continue Reading ‘Silent’ spread of polio in New York drives CDC to consider additional vaccinations for some people
By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent A polio case identified in New York last month is “just the very, very tip of the…
Continue Reading New US monkeypox vaccine strategy could be huge boost for supply, but much is unknown
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN In an effort to stretch the limited supply of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine, federal health officials this week authorized…
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Arco water test come back clean, boil order lifted
People in Arco need to boil the water after tests come back showing E. coli in the water…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,010 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,010 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths Wednesday.…
Continue Reading The US is on a COVID-19 plateau, and no one’s sure what will happen next
The United States seems to have hit a COVID-19 plateau, with more than 40,000 people hospitalized and more than 400 deaths a day consistently over…
Continue Reading How to avoid soft tissue injuries, according to experts
By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Soft tissue injuries are the bane of any physically active person. They are the most common injuries in sport, can…
Continue Reading 8 reasons why you wake up tired, and how to fix it
By Kristen Rogers, CNN You sleep for seven to eight hours almost every night, only to feel unrested through the morning or even most of the day. How…
Continue Reading Less than a third of insured hepatitis C patients get timely treatment, study shows
By Neeraj G. Patel, CNN There’s a highly effective and often curative treatment for people with hepatitis C, but less than a third of insured…
Continue Reading The US is on a Covid plateau, and no one’s sure what will happen next
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The United States seems to have hit a Covid-19 plateau, with more than 40,000 people hospitalized and more than 400 deaths…
Continue Reading Only Lyme disease vaccine in development goes to Phase 3 trial
By Katherine Dillinger and Jen Christensen, CNN Vaccine maker Pfizer says it has begun Phase 3 clinical trial of its vaccine candidate against Lyme…
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SIPH adds Novavax to COVID-19 vaccine options
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) is adding the two dose Novavax vaccine to their clinic beginning…
Continue Reading Your kids may need help making friends after the big pandemic pause. Here’s how
By Elissa Strauss, CNN The past few pandemic years have not made for ideal circumstances for our children to make or deepen friendships. At first,…
Continue Reading Ashton Kutcher says he battled the debilitating disease ‘vasculitis.’ Here’s what it is
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Ashton Kutcher revealed Monday he had battled a serious autoimmune disease that affected his hearing, sight and ability to…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes change in how monkeypox vaccine is given, stretching supply amid high demand
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization Tuesday that allows health-care providers to…
Continue Reading To prepare for possible monkeypox spread, colleges focus on educating students
By Naomi Thomas and Neeraj G. Patel, CNN With nearly 9,000 confirmed monkeypox cases nationwide, there is growing concern that US college and…
Continue Reading To prepare for possible monkeypox spread, colleges focus on educating students
By Naomi Thomas and Neeraj G. Patel, CNN With nearly 9,000 confirmed monkeypox cases nationwide, there is growing concern that US college and…
Continue Reading Dangerous artificial marijuana, with names like K2 and Spice, is used less in states where weed is legalized
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN There’s nothing nice or dreamy about synthetic weed, sold under such catchy names as AK-47, K2, Spice, Scoobie Snacks,…
Continue Reading Ashton Kutcher says he battled the debilitating disease ‘vasculitis.’ Here’s what it is
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Ashton Kutcher revealed Monday he had battled a serious autoimmune disease that affected his hearing, sight and ability to…
Continue Reading How to talk — or not talk — to kids about weight
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Oona Hanson’s child came home from school one day with a desire to eat healthier, which she thought was a positive…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 683 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 683 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths over the…
Continue Reading It’s the little things: The only pan every cook needs
By Casey Barber, CNN I have a kitchen stuffed to the rafters with all sorts of cookware. As a professional recipe developer and food writer, I can…
Continue Reading Under 60, healthy, vaccinated and boosted? ‘You’re in a pretty good place’ with COVID-19
Data obtained by CNN from New York’s largest health-care provider indicates you’re very unlikely to become severely ill with COVID-19 if you’re under…
Continue Reading Under 60, healthy, vaccinated and boosted? ‘You’re in a pretty good place’ with Covid-19
By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent Data obtained by CNN from New York’s largest health-care provider indicates you’re…
Continue Reading What should people know about Paxlovid rebound? Our medical analyst explains
By Katia Hetter, CNN After being diagnosed with Covid-19 last month, President Joe Biden recently tested negative for the coronavirus, only to test…
Continue Reading President Joe Biden officially cleared to emerge from isolation following rebound Covid-19 case
By Donald Judd, CNN President Joe Biden was officially cleared to emerge from isolation Sunday after a second negative Covid-19 test, his physician…
Continue Reading How to say no: Boundary-setting tips from Nedra Tawwab
By Upasna Gautam, CNN In a world where people struggle with anxiety, depression and burnout, therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab has some solutions.…
Continue Reading Illinois day-care worker tests positive for monkeypox, officials say, but no cases reported in children
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN An Illinois day-care worker has tested positive for monkeypox, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday,…
Continue Reading Monkeypox is disproportionately affecting Black, Hispanic people, latest CDC breakdown shows
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN A detailed analysis of monkeypox case records published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday…
Continue Reading Are monkeypox vaccines getting to people most at risk? It’s hard to tell, but early data isn’t promising
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN About three months into the ongoing monkeypox outbreak in the US, there are more than 12,000 cases and counting. But…
Continue Reading Want to improve your relationship? The answer may be simpler than you think
By John Duffy, CNN Married and intimate couples are often looking for ways to maximize satisfaction and compatibility. Countless self-help books,…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 956 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 956 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths…
Continue Reading Gay men are lining up as early as 2 a.m. for monkeypox vaccines. Many leave empty-handed
By David Culver and Elizabeth Joseph, CNN The line begins to form before sunrise outside Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, with some people…
Continue Reading ‘The next public health disaster in the making’: Studies offer new pieces of long Covid puzzle
By Jen Christensen, CNN There’s no test for long Covid. There’s no specific drug to take or exercises to do to ease its symptoms. There…
Continue Reading ‘The next public health disaster in the making’: Studies offer new pieces of long Covid puzzle
By Jen Christensen, CNN There’s no test for long Covid. There’s no specific drug to take or exercises to do to ease its symptoms. There…
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Monkeypox: what you need to know
The first reported case of Monkey Pox has been recorded in Eastern Idaho. While the disease isn’t unheard of there is still some mysteriousness…
Continue Reading Change in monkeypox vaccine injection method could mean more doses but may not be easy, experts say
By Brenda Goodman and Virginia Langmaid, CNN The US government is considering a change to how physicians give monkeypox vaccines so it can make the…
Continue Reading New US monkeypox vaccine strategy could be huge boost for supply, but much is unknown
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN In an effort to stretch the limited supply of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine, federal health officials this week authorized…
Continue Reading Exercises to ease your back pain, restore your health
By Dana Santas, CNN When you’re suffering from back pain, perhaps the last thing you want to do is get out of bed. However, for most back pain…
Continue Reading Updated COVID-19 boosters are expected in September. Will it be too late?
This fall, Americans could get boosted with a mRNA COVID-19 vaccine unlike any that’s come…
Continue Reading Dreams are the best show in town. Here’s why you should write them down
By David G. Allan, CNN It has been my dream for years to host “Saturday Night Live.” Literally. I’ve repeatedly had that dream,…
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First monkeypox case reported in Eastern Idaho
Eastern Idaho Public Health announced Wednesday the first reported case of monkeypox in the health district.…
Continue Reading Updated Covid-19 boosters are expected in September. Will it be too late?
By Jen Christensen, CNN This fall, Americans could get boosted with a mRNA Covid-19 vaccine unlike any that’s come before. Both Pfizer and…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,231 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 10 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,231 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths…
Continue Reading CDC expected to ease COVID-19 recommendations, including for schools, as soon as this week
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to update its guidance for COVID-19 control in the community, including in schools, in…
Continue Reading CDC expected to ease Covid-19 recommendations, including for schools, as soon as this week
By Brenda Goodman and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to update its guidance for Covid-19 control…
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10 sleeping tips for new parents
Sunday Citizen looked at data on sleeping, along with medical studies and websites, to curate a list of 10 sleeping tips for new…
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What the ban on surprise medical bills means for you
Sidecar Health compiled a list of facts about surprise medical bills, and what the No Surprises Act—which took effect Jan. 1—will do to combat…
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10 reasons online mental health therapy has grown over the last decade
To gauge the increased popularity of mental health services over the last decade, Top10.com compiled this analysis with research from across the…
Continue Reading To prepare for possible monkeypox spread, colleges focus on educating students
By Naomi Thomas and Neeraj G. Patel, CNN With nearly 9,000 confirmed monkeypox cases nationwide, there is growing concern that US college and…
Continue Reading CDC adds 3 places to its ‘high’ risk list for Covid-19
By Forrest Brown and Marnie Hunter, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday added three destinations to its…
Continue Reading Baby formula shortage is easing for many, but it still isn’t over
By Brenda Goodman, CNN About a month ago, Vicki Hankins and her husband were putting serious miles on their car while hunting for baby formula. Now,…
Continue Reading Research in pigs shakes up what we know about dying
By Katie Hunt, CNN Researchers at Yale University say they have been able to restore blood circulation and other cellular functions in pigs a full…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 713 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 713 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths over the…
Continue Reading Some lab techs refuse to take blood from possible monkeypox patients, raising concerns about stigma and testing delays
By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN Many technicians at Labcorp and Quest Diagnostics, two of the largest commercial labs in the US, have…
Continue Reading Resilience is tough when it feels like your difficulties will never end. Here’s how to cope
By Megan Marples, CNN Kendra Kubala logs off her last telehealth session after a long day of appointments. She spends many of her working hours as a…
Continue Reading Public health leaders say Biden administration’s monkeypox response isn’t enough
By Jen Christensen, CNN The limited supply of monkeypox vaccines in the US has led to hours-long waits and lines that stretch for blocks, according…
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New 988 hotline already saving lives
On July 16 2022, it was announced that the number 988 would take over as the new mental health crisis hotline. Replacing the previous 10 digit…
Continue Reading Aerobics isn’t the only exercise that can slow mild cognitive decline, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Cheer up couch potatoes! Regular stretching and balance and range of motion exercises are as good as aerobic exercise in…
Continue Reading Access to experimental monkeypox treatment remains uneven, doctors say
By Neeraj G. Patel and Nadia Kounang, CNN A drug is available for monkeypox patients who have or who are at risk of severe disease, but doctors say…
Continue Reading What precautions should families take as children return to school? Our medical analyst explains
By Katia Hetter, CNN Many children are returning to schools while coronavirus case numbers are high in most of the United States. Parents and…
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