New MRI technology helps children
Children facing seizures or brain tumors have new technology available at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake…
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Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations still too high for changes to mask guidance, CDC director says
By Jacqueline Howard and Nadia Kounang, CNN The head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is standing by the agency’s mask…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations still too high for changes to mask guidance, CDC director says
By Jacqueline Howard and Nadia Kounang, CNN The head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is standing by the agency’s mask…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,313 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 2,313 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
Continue Reading Changing your diet could add up to 13 years to your life, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Changing what you eat could add up to 13 years to your life, according to a newly published study, especially if you start…
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Idaho COVID-19 cases peaked in late January
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT)…
Continue Reading Over 40% of people using alcohol or cannabis recently drove under the influence, study finds
More than 40% of drivers reporting alcohol and cannabis use in a national survey also reported driving under the influence of one or both of the…
Continue Reading Olympians pushed to their limits over uncompromising Beijing COVID-19 controls
Weeks-long isolation, repeat stints in quarantine and sub-par meals — these are conditions that some Olympic athletes snared in Beijing’s stringent…
Continue Reading One unexpected sign of Omicron infection in some children: croup
Though the Omicron coronavirus variant may have a reputation for causing a much milder form of COVID-19, in January, Dr. Ashley Keilman and other…
Continue Reading CDC’s highest travel risk level is jam-packed with nearly 135 places, including Japan
By Forrest Brown and Marnie Hunter, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added even more destinations on Monday to its ever-growing…
Continue Reading E-cigarettes were less effective than gum and other nicotine replacement aids, study says
People using e-cigarettes to quit smoking found them to be less helpful than more traditional smoking cessations aids, a new study…
Continue Reading As states plan to lift school mask mandates, CDC remains vague on updating its guidance
As many states see declines in their daily Covid-19 case numbers and hospitalization rates, some have moved forward with plans to lift a significant…
Continue Reading Long COVID and children: expert panel agrees on definition, study says
By Solarina Ho Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Scientists and medical experts from around…
Continue Reading As states plan to lift school mask mandates, CDC remains vague on updating its guidance
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As many states see declines in their daily Covid-19 case numbers and hospitalization rates, some have moved forward with…
Continue Reading One unexpected sign of Omicron infection in some children: croup
By Jen Christensen, CNN Though the Omicron coronavirus variant may have a reputation for causing a much milder form of Covid-19, in January, Dr.…
Continue Reading One unexpected sign of Omicron infection in some children: croup
By Jen Christensen, CNN Though the Omicron coronavirus variant may have a reputation for causing a much milder form of Covid-19, in January, Dr.…
Continue Reading Over 40% of people using alcohol or cannabis recently drove under the influence, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN More than 40% of drivers reporting alcohol and cannabis use in a national survey also reported driving under the influence of…
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Active shooter drill held at IFCH
Idaho Falls Community Hospital and the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office held an active shooter training at the hospital…
Continue Reading E-cigarettes were less effective than gum and other nicotine replacement aids, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN People using e-cigarettes to quit smoking found them to be less helpful than more traditional smoking cessations aids, a new…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,338 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 18 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 3,338 new COVID-19 cases and 18 new deaths over the…
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No cost HPV vaccine available in February
As cancer prevention advocates, Eastern Idaho Public Health will be providing HPV vaccine, at no cost, on specific dates during the month of February…
Continue Reading COVID-19 cases are one-third of the peak 3 weeks ago. Here’s where the US stands on other metrics
The Omicron wave of COVID-19 cases has receded significantly in the US over the past few weeks, but more people are dying each day from the…
Continue Reading New spinal cord stimulation study puts people with paralysis on their feet again
By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN Michel Roccati lost the ability to walk after a motorcycle accident in 2017, when he had a complete spinal cord injury. But…
Continue Reading 6 ways to wake up without coffee
By Kristen Rogers, CNN An hour after you’ve gotten out of bed, you still feel sleepy and haven’t started to tackle your big to-dos for…
Continue Reading Pregnant women are less likely to impact their children’s weight than previously believed
A pregnant woman’s body mass index has less of an influence on her child’s BMI than previously believed, according to a new…
Continue Reading Cut nearly 300 calories a day by doing something you already do
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Want to lose weight from sleeping? Try extending your sleep time so you are not sleep deprived. That’s the startling…
Continue Reading New spinal cord stimulation study puts people with paralysis on their feet again
By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN Michel Roccati lost the ability to walk after a motorcycle accident in 2017, when he had a complete spinal cord injury. But…
Continue Reading White House officials mull over life after the pandemic, but there’s still no clear plan
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The Covid-19 crisis is nearing the second anniversary of the pandemic declaration by the World Health Organization, on…
Continue Reading White House officials mull over life after the pandemic, but there’s still no clear plan
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The Covid-19 crisis is nearing the second anniversary of the pandemic declaration by the World Health Organization, on…
Continue Reading Pregnant women are less likely to impact their children’s weight than previously believed
By Megan Marples, CNN A pregnant woman’s body mass index has less of an influence on her child’s BMI than previously believed, according…
Continue Reading Costa Rica mandated Covid-19 vaccines for children. But not everyone’s on board
By Rafael Romo, CNN’s Senior Latin American Affairs Editor It started as a heated discussion between a father and his son’s doctor. But…
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CDC to recommend faster COVID-19 boosters for certain immunocompromised people
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is clarifying the COVID-19 vaccination schedule for people who are moderately to severely…
Continue Reading CDC to recommend faster Covid-19 boosters for certain immunocompromised people
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is clarifying the Covid-19 vaccination schedule for people who are…
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COVID-19 hospitalizations increase in the region
More than 100 people are now hospitalized in our region with…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,428 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,428 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths…
Continue Reading US reports more than 900,000 total Covid-19 deaths
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN As of Friday, more than 900,000 people in the United States have died of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic,…
Continue Reading US reports more than 900,000 total Covid-19 deaths
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN As of Friday, more than 900,000 people in the United States have died of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic,…
Continue Reading CDC vaccine advisers vote to recommend FDA-approved Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for adults
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted 13-0 Friday to support recommending the two-dose Moderna COVID-19…
Continue Reading ‘I couldn’t stop.’ The pandemic is triggering eating disorders in our children
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Like many girls in high school, Ella (not her real name) had days where she struggled with self-esteem. “I was able to…
Continue Reading CDC recommends FDA-approved Moderna Covid-19 vaccine for adults
By Jamie Gumbrecht and Carma Hassan, CNN US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky endorsed a recommendation from…
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Unvaccinated 97% more likely to die of COVID-19
Unvaccinated people are 97% more likely to die of COVID-19 than those who are fully vaccinated and…
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D93 moves to yellow phase next week
Bonneville School District 93 will move to the Moderate Risk phase next week (Feb. 7 – Feb.…
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Can you hack your face mask for a better fit? Researchers find out
During the COVID-19 pandemic, strapping on a face mask to head out for the day has become second nature for many — but not every face mask fits…
Continue Reading What’s the deal with hiccups? Experts explain what they are and how to stop them
It’s cute when your sleeping puppy does it. It’s not so cute when you are having a serious conversation with a friend post-feast and you just can’t…
Continue Reading CDC to unveil its latest weapon in COVID-19 detection: wastewater
Three days before Thanksgiving, a planeload of passengers from South Africa touched down in San Francisco. One of them was a woman who was in the…
Continue Reading What’s the deal with hiccups? Experts explain what they are and how to stop them
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN It’s cute when your sleeping puppy does it. It’s not so cute when you are having a serious conversation with a…
Continue Reading CDC unveils its latest weapon in Covid-19 detection: wastewater
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Three days before Thanksgiving, a planeload of passengers from South Africa touched down in San Francisco. One of them was a…
Continue Reading CDC unveils its latest weapon in Covid-19 detection: wastewater
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Three days before Thanksgiving, a planeload of passengers from South Africa touched down in San Francisco. One of them was a…
Continue Reading COVID-19 vaccine for younger children will face an ‘odd’ authorization process
About 18 million children under the age of 5 in the United States could soon be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine — but first, the child-sized shot…
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Bonneville County teen dies of COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed the death of a Bonneville County teen from…
Continue Reading US Army to begin discharging soldiers who refuse Covid-19 vaccination
By Shawna Mizelle, CNN The US Army will begin discharging soldiers who refuse to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, unless the service member has…
Continue Reading 2 dead from Listeria outbreak linked to Dole packaged salads, CDC says
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a Listeria outbreak linked to Dole packaged salads that has resulted in two…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,496 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,496 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccine for younger children will face an ‘odd’ authorization process
By Jen Christensen and Brenda Goodman, CNN About 18 million children under the age of 5 in the United States could soon be eligible to get a Covid-19…
Continue Reading Fred Meyer provides free non-surgical N95 masks
Fred Meyer provides free non-surgical N95…
Continue Reading How worried should we be about the new ‘stealth’ Omicron? Our expert weighs in
By Katia Hetter, CNN A new subvariant of Omicron is spreading rapidly in some parts of the world. This spinoff from the original Omicron variant,…
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11 largest school districts in the country—and how they’re responding to COVID-19
Citing data from Niche on the largest school districts in America, HeyTutor researched each district’s policies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Continue Reading It’s not just you — we are all more forgetful during the pandemic, experts say. Here’s how to fix it
Are dates, details and daily tasks feeling a bit fuzzy these past couple of years? It’s not just you, experts…
Continue Reading How worried should we be about the new ‘stealth’ Omicron? Our expert weighs in
A new subvariant of Omicron is spreading rapidly in some parts of the…
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Drugs effective against omicron variant for outpatients in short supply
As the omicron surge continues to impact Idaho and Wyoming, health care professionals are trying to figure out how to best treat those who are sick,…
Continue Reading What science has learned about COVID-19 immunity amid Delta, Omicron waves
By Brooklyn Neustaeter Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves…
Continue Reading How worried should we be about the new ‘stealth’ Omicron? Our expert weighs in
By Katia Hetter, CNN A new subvariant of Omicron is spreading rapidly in some parts of the world. This spinoff from the original Omicron variant,…
Continue Reading It’s not just you — we are all more forgetful during the pandemic, experts say. Here’s how to fix it
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Are dates, details and daily tasks feeling a bit fuzzy these past couple of years? It’s not just you, experts say.…
Continue Reading New Zealand announces plans to reopen to the world
By Julia Hollingsworth, CNN New Zealand has announced it will begin reopening to the world, signaling an end to nearly two years of tough border…
Continue Reading T-cell immunotherapy tied to 10-year remission in two leukemia patients, study finds
Two people with leukemia achieved remission over a decade after being infused with CAR-T cells, immune cells that had been modified in a lab,…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,325 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 28 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,325 new COVID-19 cases and 28 new deaths…
Continue Reading T-cell immunotherapy tied to 10-year remission in two leukemia patients, study finds
By Jacqueline Howard and Carma Hassan, CNN Two people with leukemia achieved remission over a decade after being infused with CAR-T cells, immune…
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Immunocompromised eligible for COVID-19 booster in Teton County, Wyo.
Teton County Health Department would like to emphasize certain members of the public should receive a COVID-19 booster dose after having gotten an…
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About 1 in 3 child care workers are going hungry
Of the nearly 1 million child care workers in the United States, 31.2%—basically one out of every three—experienced food insecurity in…
Continue Reading One male hair loss treatment works better than others, study finds
A receding hairline. A bald spot spreading on the top of…
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ISU biologist awarded $1.5 million grant to fight malaria
An Idaho State University researcher is getting a big boost to battle one of the world’s most deadly…
Continue Reading One male hair loss treatment works better than others, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN A receding hairline. A bald spot spreading on the top of head. Painfully thin hair that is especially noticeable where the…
Continue Reading Are you a tinglehead? The weird world of ASMR
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Does listening to a whisper send a tingle through your scalp? Do you find watching the snip of scissors around your ears at…
Continue Reading Are you a tinglehead? The weird world of ASMR
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Does listening to a whisper send a tingle through your scalp? Do you find watching the snip of scissors around your ears at…
Continue Reading Washington state attorney general sues Covid-19 testing company that has more than 275 locations nationwide
By Michelle Watson, CNN Prosecutors are suing an Illinois-based Covid-19 testing company over allegedly storing tests in garbage bags, operating…
Continue Reading It’s peak ski season in Utah but droves of employees are sick. This is the result
Opinion by Rhonda Sideris and Heleena Sideris for CNN Business Perspectives Like many other businesses, we’ve been through our fair share of…
Continue Reading ‘Groundhog Day’: The movie’s final life lessons for getting through the end of the pandemic
By David G. Allan, CNN I can’t think of a more fitting start to this story than to point out it’s the same one I wrote last year, with…
Continue Reading Pfizer and BioNTech seeking emergency use authorization from FDA for Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 5
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech are requesting emergency use authorization for their two-dose Covid-19 vaccine for children age 6 months…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,164 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,164 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths…
Continue Reading When can children younger than 5 get vaccinated against Covid-19?
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Children younger than 5 in the United States could begin receiving Covid-19 vaccinations this month or next if the US Food…
Continue Reading Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms
More and more adults are taking over-the-counter melatonin to get to sleep, and some of them may be using it at dangerously high levels, a new study…
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Oregon falls short of booster shot goal, but new cases drop
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon health officials have fallen far short of a goal to get COVID-19 booster shots into the arms of an additional 1…
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Idaho statewide testing and positivity rates set new record
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT)…
Continue Reading What it’s like to fly into Beijing’s Olympic ‘bubble’
By Selina Wang, CNN The Beijing Winter Olympics is being hosted inside a veritable fortress — known informally as the “bubble”…
Continue Reading Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN More and more adults are taking over-the-counter melatonin to get to sleep, and some of them may be using it at dangerously…
Continue Reading Omicron may be mild, but it’s still adding to many Americans’ financial stress
While the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is not upending the nation’s economy like the virus did at the start of the pandemic, it has wreaked…
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Ski jumper Marita Kramer ruled out of Olympics with virus
Ski jumper Marita Kramer will miss the Beijing Olympics after testing positive for…
Continue Reading Denmark becomes first EU country to lift all Covid-19 restrictions
By Scott McLean, Livvy Doherty and Lauren Kent, CNN Denmark has lifted all Covid-19 restrictions within the country, with coronavirus no longer…
Continue Reading Dr. Tom Frieden: Why I’m cautiously optimistic about Covid-19
Opinion by Dr. Tom Frieden Although it’s possible that deadly new coronavirus variants could emerge, I’m more optimistic today than at…
Continue Reading Pfizer and BioNTech seeking emergency use authorization from FDA for Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 5
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech are requesting emergency use authorization for their two-dose Covid-19 vaccine for children age 6 months…
Continue Reading Virus infections for Olympic athletes, coaches rising faster
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Athletes and team officials are testing positive for COVID-19 at much higher rates than other…
Continue Reading BTS member Jimin hospitalized for appendicitis while positive for Covid-19
By Gawon Bae and Jessie Yeung, CNN Jimin, a member of South Korean supergroup BTS, tested positive for Covid-19 and underwent surgery for acute…
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Gov. Little activates National Guard for COVID-19 response
Governor Brad Little activated the Idaho National Guard Monday for the fourth time during the pandemic to alleviate the impacts of COVID-19 in…
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Jefferson School District #251 hoping to help students’ mental health
With the ever growing number of screens in the home Jefferson School District #251 is becoming concerned about their students mental health. As such…
Continue Reading Mexico rated ‘very high’ risk for travel by the CDC
By Marnie Hunter and Forrest Brown, CNN After more than six months in the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s lower-risk Level 3…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 4,207 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 4,207 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths over the…
Continue Reading Unintentional drug overdoses led to 200,000 years of lost life for US preteens and teens who died between 2015 and 2019, study shows
By Jen Christensen, CNN In one five-year period, teens and preteens in the US may have lost about 200,000 years of life to unintentional drug…
Continue Reading Novavax seeks FDA emergency use authorization of its coronavirus vaccine
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Novavax announced Monday that it has formally submitted a request for the US Food and Drug Administration to authorize its…
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7 statistics on how women have used telehealth during the pandemic
CirrusMD compiled seven statistics on how telemedicine impacts women’s health…
Continue Reading Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine receives full FDA approval
By Naomi Thomas and Ben Tinker, CNN Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine has received full approval from the US Food and Drug Administration, according…
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