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ISU biologist awarded $1.5 million grant to fight malaria

February 2, 2022 10:02 AM News Team

An Idaho State University researcher is getting a big boost to battle one of the world’s most deadly…

One male hair loss treatment works better than others, study finds

February 2, 2022 9:06 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Are you a tinglehead? The weird world of ASMR

February 2, 2022 7:35 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Are you a tinglehead? The weird world of ASMR

February 2, 2022 7:35 AM CNN

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…

Washington state attorney general sues Covid-19 testing company that has more than 275 locations nationwide

February 2, 2022 6:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Michelle Watson, CNN Prosecutors are suing an Illinois-based Covid-19 testing company over allegedly storing tests in garbage bags, operating…

It’s peak ski season in Utah but droves of employees are sick. This is the result

February 2, 2022 6:35 AM CNN Newsource

Opinion by Rhonda Sideris and Heleena Sideris for CNN Business Perspectives Like many other businesses, we’ve been through our fair share of…

‘Groundhog Day’: The movie’s final life lessons for getting through the end of the pandemic

February 2, 2022 2:12 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Pfizer and BioNTech seeking emergency use authorization from FDA for Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 5

February 1, 2022 5:41 PM CNN

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech are requesting emergency use authorization for their two-dose Covid-19 vaccine for children age 6 months…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,164 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths

February 1, 2022 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 2,164 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths…

When can children younger than 5 get vaccinated against Covid-19?

February 1, 2022 4:05 PM CNN Newsource

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…

Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms

February 1, 2022 12:11 PM CNN Newsource

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…

Oregon falls short of booster shot goal, but new cases drop

February 1, 2022 11:14 AM Associated Press

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…

Idaho statewide testing and positivity rates set new record

February 1, 2022 10:40 AM News Team

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT)…

What it’s like to fly into Beijing’s Olympic ‘bubble’

January 31, 2022 8:11 PM CNN

By Selina Wang, CNN The Beijing Winter Olympics is being hosted inside a veritable fortress — known informally as the “bubble”…

Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms

February 1, 2022 10:14 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Omicron may be mild, but it’s still adding to many Americans’ financial stress

February 1, 2022 10:27 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Ski jumper Marita Kramer ruled out of Olympics with virus

February 1, 2022 6:48 AM Associated Press

Ski jumper Marita Kramer will miss the Beijing Olympics after testing positive for…

Denmark becomes first EU country to lift all Covid-19 restrictions

February 1, 2022 5:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Scott McLean, Livvy Doherty and Lauren Kent, CNN Denmark has lifted all Covid-19 restrictions within the country, with coronavirus no longer…

Dr. Tom Frieden: Why I’m cautiously optimistic about Covid-19

February 1, 2022 5:13 AM CNN Newsource

Opinion by Dr. Tom Frieden Although it’s possible that deadly new coronavirus variants could emerge, I’m more optimistic today than at…

Pfizer and BioNTech seeking emergency use authorization from FDA for Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 5

February 1, 2022 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech are requesting emergency use authorization for their two-dose Covid-19 vaccine for children age 6 months…

Virus infections for Olympic athletes, coaches rising faster

February 1, 2022 3:54 AM Associated Press

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Athletes and team officials are testing positive for COVID-19 at much higher rates than other…

BTS member Jimin hospitalized for appendicitis while positive for Covid-19

January 31, 2022 9:37 PM CNN Newsource

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…

Idaho National Guard joins Portneuf Medical Center to fight COVID-19

Gov. Little activates National Guard for COVID-19 response

January 31, 2022 11:21 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little activated the Idaho National Guard Monday for the fourth time during the pandemic to alleviate the impacts of COVID-19 in…

Jefferson School District #251 hoping to help students’ mental health

January 31, 2022 5:59 PM Braydon Wilson

With the ever growing number of screens in the home Jefferson School District #251 is becoming concerned about their students mental health. As such…

Mexico rated ‘very high’ risk for travel by the CDC

January 31, 2022 2:57 PM CNN Newsource

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…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 4,207 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths

January 31, 2022 5:47 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 4,207 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths over the…

Unintentional drug overdoses led to 200,000 years of lost life for US preteens and teens who died between 2015 and 2019, study shows

January 31, 2022 2:19 PM CNN Newsource

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…

Novavax seeks FDA emergency use authorization of its coronavirus vaccine

January 31, 2022 12:43 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Novavax announced Monday that it has formally submitted a request for the US Food and Drug Administration to authorize its…

7 statistics on how women have used telehealth during the pandemic

January 28, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

CirrusMD compiled seven statistics on how telemedicine impacts women’s health…

Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine receives full FDA approval

January 31, 2022 10:04 AM CNN

By Naomi Thomas and Ben Tinker, CNN Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine has received full approval from the US Food and Drug Administration, according…

One easy way to get moving again, according to science

January 31, 2022 10:22 AM CNN Newsource

The fitness tracker on your phone or wrist may be doing more than just monitoring your steps — it could kick them up a…

This map is the key to when US might start easing COVID-19 restrictions

January 31, 2022 10:30 AM CNN Newsource

There is now more optimism that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic may be ending — and as other nations lift certain COVID-19 restrictions, some…

First patients vaccinated in clinical trial of HIV experimental vaccine that uses Moderna’s mRNA technology

January 31, 2022 10:28 AM CNN Newsource

The first participants have been vaccinated in a Phase 1 clinical trial of an experimental HIV vaccine that utilizes Moderna’s mRNA technology, the…

Burnt out and frustrated, COVID-weary Americans try to accept uncertainty as their new normal

January 31, 2022 10:20 AM CNN Newsource

Heading into the new year, 24-year-old Heather McClintock had hoped she and her fiancé could finally move beyond the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic…

Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine receives full FDA approval

January 31, 2022 9:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Naomi Thomas and Ben Tinker, CNN Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine has received full approval from the US Food and Drug Administration, according…

US gives full approval to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine

January 31, 2022 9:23 AM Associated Press

By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators have given full approval to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine after…

First patients vaccinated in clinical trial of HIV experimental vaccine that uses Moderna’s mRNA technology

January 31, 2022 7:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Anokhi Saklecha, CNN The first participants have been vaccinated in a Phase 1 clinical trial of an experimental HIV vaccine that utilizes…

As states plan to lift school mask mandates, CDC remains vague on updating its guidance

January 31, 2022 6:07 AM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As many states see declines in their daily Covid-19 case numbers and hospitalization rates, some have moved forward with…

This map is the key to when US might start easing Covid-19 restrictions

January 31, 2022 5:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard and Carma Hassan, CNN There is now more optimism that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic may be ending — and as other…

One easy way to get moving again, according to science

January 31, 2022 1:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The fitness tracker on your phone or wrist may be doing more than just monitoring your steps — it could kick them up…

How not to be a ‘West Elm Caleb’: Entering and exiting dating app relationships gracefully

January 29, 2022 8:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN It seemed too good to be true: The cutie who you matched with on a dating app sent sweet messages, told fantastic stories…

Utah’s COVID surge is hitting the homeless population hard

January 29, 2022 6:00 AM Associated Press

COVID-19 cases have surged in Utah throughout January, and that’s causing a problem for people who are unsheltered and don’t have a place to…

Why exercise is also good for your sexual health

January 29, 2022 3:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Many people know exercise is important for good physical health, even if they personally don’t work out on a…

Omicron sub-lineage BA.2 identified in Idaho; public health stresses importance of reducing the spread of COVID-19

January 28, 2022 12:09 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Central District Health (CDH) are announcing the first confirmed infection with the BA.2…

Oregon hospitals near breaking point during COVID-19 surge

January 28, 2022 4:21 PM Associated Press

Health officials say Oregon hospitals are near their COVID-19 breaking point as the state is expected to reach peak hospitalizations in coming weeks.…

60 million households have requested free Covid-19 rapid tests, White House says

January 28, 2022 3:14 PM CNN Newsource

By Maegan Vazquez and Kaitlan Collins, CNN The White House said on Friday some 60 million households have requested free Covid-19 rapid tests so far,…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,653 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 35 new deaths

January 28, 2022 5:25 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 3,653 new COVID-19 cases and 35 new deaths…

BA.2, the newly detected version of Omicron, is not a cause for alarm, scientists say

January 28, 2022 2:56 PM CNN Newsource

A new spinoff of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is getting attention from scientists as it becomes the dominant cause of COVID-19 infections…

Idaho health district talks about the backlog of positive COVID-19 cases

January 28, 2022 2:52 PM Rachel Fabbi

Health districts in Idaho are dealing with a backlog of more than 42,000 positive Covid cases which still need to be followed up on, according to the…

BA.2, the newly detected version of Omicron, is not a cause for alarm, scientists say

January 28, 2022 12:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN A new spinoff of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is getting attention from scientists as it becomes the dominant cause…

Adult obesity surpassed 42%—here’s how it varies between population groups

January 26, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Ro looks at the social and economic factors that influence obesity rates across the United…

Eight long-haul symptoms of COVID-19

January 26, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

People with symptoms of COVID-19 that persist weeks or months after they get infected are known as long-haulers. Cognitive FX put together a list of…

Do you have ‘eco-anxiety’? Here’s how to find out

January 28, 2022 9:58 AM CNN Newsource

We know changes in the weather and seasons can affect mood, causing run-of-the-mill rainy-day blues and seasonal affective…

Millions of routine vaccinations have been missed amid the Covid-19 pandemic

January 28, 2022 9:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Millions of people in the United States are behind on their Covid-19 vaccinations, and millions more have missed other…

Here’s the way to exercise for better balance

January 28, 2022 9:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Dana Santas, CNN In the world of physical comedy, being a klutz who trips over their own feet gets lots of laughs. In the real world, the more…

Do you have ‘eco-anxiety’? Here’s how to find out

January 28, 2022 5:12 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Covid-19 vaccine authorization for younger children delayed as FDA seeks more data

January 27, 2022 5:01 PM CNN

By Jen Christensen, Brenda Goodman and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Parents will have to keep waiting to find out when their youngest children can get a…

A universal vaccine could be the future of the coronavirus fight

January 27, 2022 5:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Scientists are working to develop a “pan-coronavirus” vaccine — one that offers protection against…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,777 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths

January 27, 2022 5:29 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 3,777 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…

Vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help prevent autoimmune disease, study says

January 27, 2022 11:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Taking daily vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help protect older adults from developing autoimmune disorders such as…

Vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help prevent autoimmune disease, study says

January 27, 2022 11:26 AM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Taking daily vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help protect older adults from developing autoimmune disorders such as…

Boosters provide the best protection against Omicron variant, CDC studies show, raising new questions about what it means to be fully vaccinated

January 27, 2022 11:00 AM CNN

By John Bonifield and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Three large new studies from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight the importance of…

‘It creates a lot of anxiety’: Ahead of the Winter Olympics, athletes are doing everything to avoid catching COVID-19

January 27, 2022 10:40 AM CNN Newsource

For athletes competing at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, arriving at the Games with a clean bill of health is a crucial part of their…

D93 to close all schools Friday, stays in high-risk phase

January 26, 2022 5:06 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 schools will be closed Friday, January…

Omicron variant identified in Southeast Idaho

January 26, 2022 4:15 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed cases of the Omicron Variant in Bannock and Bingham Counties.…

50,000 N95 masks donated to Hawaii Department of Education

January 27, 2022 6:05 AM CNN Newsource

Hawaii Pacific Health donated 50,000 N95 masks for students, faculty, and support staff with the Hawaii Department of…

How to get your free N-95 masks

January 26, 2022 5:47 PM Linda Larsen

The Biden Administration will make 400 million N-95 masks available to the public as soon as next week, primarily through…

Idaho newborns to be screened for additional illnesses and conditions

January 26, 2022 3:52 PM News Team

Idaho’s Newborn Screening Program (NBS) has expanded the list of conditions for which it screens, lifting the total number from 47 to 51 effective…

Moderna begins next phase of Omicron-specific booster trial as study finds that antibodies remain durable despite 6-fold drop over 6 months

January 26, 2022 3:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Moderna announced Wednesday that the first participant has been dosed in the company’s Phase 2 clinical trial of a…

How worried should we be about the new ‘stealth’ Omicron? Our expert weighs in

January 26, 2022 3:19 PM CNN

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,…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 4,088 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths

January 26, 2022 5:28 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 4,088 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths…

Despite CDC directive, many pharmacies refusing to give fourth shots to immune-compromised patients

January 26, 2022 10:34 AM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to send a clear message to pharmacies on a conference call this week: Stop turning away…

The pandemic has been great for electric car sales

January 26, 2022 9:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Anna Cooban, CNN Business Electric vehicles grabbed a much bigger share of the global car market last year as sales more than doubled despite…

US government fails when it comes to tobacco reduction, American Lung Association report says

January 26, 2022 9:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan, CNN The federal government gets “mostly failing grades on its efforts to prevent and reduce tobacco,” a new report from…

Despite CDC directive, many pharmacies refusing to give fourth shots to immune-compromised patients

January 26, 2022 5:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to send a clear message to pharmacies on a…

Despite CDC directive, many pharmacies refusing to give fourth shots to immune-compromised patients

January 26, 2022 5:27 AM CNN

By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to send a clear message to pharmacies on a…

Water- and stain-resistant products contain toxic plastics, study says. Here’s what to do

January 26, 2022 4:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Many of the water-resistant and stain-proof home furnishings and apparel we purchase may contain toxic “forever”…

‘Shelfies,’ not selfies, provide personal insight and encourage bookshelf therapy

January 26, 2022 2:30 AM CNN Newsource

By David G. Allan, CNN Library Shelfie Day — proof that there is now a day of celebration for everything — is the fourth Wednesday of…

Coronavirus liability shield extension bill heads to House

January 25, 2022 4:11 PM Associated Press

egislation is heading to the House to extend a legal shield to Idaho businesses, schools and government entities from lawsuits if someone catches…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,518 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths

January 25, 2022 5:25 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 3,518 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths…

During Omicron, disease severity appears to be lower than during other periods of high transmission, according to CDC study

January 25, 2022 3:24 PM CNN Newsource

During a period when the Omicron coronavirus variant was dominant, severe outcomes for patients hospitalized with COVID-19 — including ICU…

Johnson & Johnson expects its Covid vaccine sales to surge — but still lag its rivals

January 25, 2022 2:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Johnson & Johnson, the world’s largest health care products company, reported that sales of its Covid…

During Omicron, disease severity appears to be lower than during other periods of high transmission, according to CDC study

January 25, 2022 1:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN During a period when the Omicron coronavirus variant was dominant, severe outcomes for patients hospitalized with Covid-19…

Elton John postpones Dallas concerts after testing positive for Covid-19

January 25, 2022 1:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Elton John’s concerts at American Airlines Center in Dallas have been postponed after the singer tested positive for…

Officials: Idaho healthcare system under extreme pressure

January 25, 2022 11:24 AM News Team

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT)…

‘It is so traumatic’: Husband & wife hospitalized with COVID-19 together, urge vaccination

January 25, 2022 10:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Sara Fili Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraskas (KETV) — An Omaha native nearly lost both her…

Pfizer and BioNTech begin clinical trial for Omicron-specific vaccine

January 25, 2022 10:18 AM CNN Newsource

Pfizer and BioNTech have begun a clinical trial for their Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine candidate, they announced in a news release on…

Hygge and 7 other global wellness terms

January 24, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Sunday Citizen consulted international dictionaries and cross-cultural websites to identify words in other languages related to wellness that don’t…

Here’s how to get free N95 masks from pharmacies or community health centers

January 25, 2022 6:13 AM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rollout of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States, with some pharmacies already handing…

Pfizer and BioNTech begin clinical trial for Omicron-specific vaccine

January 25, 2022 4:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Amanda Sealy, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech have begun a clinical trial for their Omicron-specific Covid-19 vaccine candidate, they announced in a news…

Here’s how to get free N95 masks from pharmacies or community health centers

January 25, 2022 4:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rollout of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States, with some pharmacies already handing…

Here’s how to get free N95 masks from pharmacies or community health centers

January 25, 2022 4:26 AM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rollout of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States, with some pharmacies already handing…