Health and Wellness

There is one nasty illness making its way around Idaho, and has gotten so bad that those who have had it would have preferred death, instead of fighting it.

Environmental officials in California are investigating and testing a parasite found in snails in a lake near the city of San Diego. These brain-hijacking organisms can pose a threat to animals and humans who come into contact with them.

Smoke from numerous fires burning in eastern Oregon and central Idaho has been contributing to very poor air quality in the Gem State, and later this week temperatures will once again soar to triple digits making firefighting efforts even more difficult. Thursday (August 1) will begin a heatwave in southern Idaho that is forecasted to last approximately 72 hours.

Gardening is a relaxing and even therapeutic activity for some. For people who suffer from chronic pain, there's one plant, in particular, you might want to consider growing for its proven pain-relieving benefits.

While picking where to kayak is a tough choice every time, another tough decision is figuring out what type of kayak to use.

What would you do? What would you do if you were sick but had to decide to go to work or stay home?

One nasty disease is back and is spreading across the Gem State, especially in the Magic Valley.

Learn about the beautiful yet harmful Dames Rocket flower in Idaho and its potential risks.

Exciting news for fitness enthusiasts in Twin Falls - Fit1 is opening its doors soon, offering a wide array of equipment, training sessions, and exclusive membership perks.

Many diseases are floating around these days, and unfortunately, if not treated correctly, they could put you or your child in the hospital.

Desk Jockeys must all pay attention. Your sedentary work and home life choices may be endangered.

Are we now doomed to have pimply skin? What product is 'dangerous' now?

Challenges in good mental health are not small in California. Is AI going to be an alternative that people look to?

Students from College of Southern Idaho advance to semifinals in entrepreneurship competition at Boise State University.

Desk Jockeys must all pay attention. Your sedentary work and home life may be coming to an end.

Are we now doomed to have pimply skin? What do researchers want to take away now?

Find out how AI chatbots could revolutionize mental health support in Idaho, amid declining online searches for help.

Explore the crucial role schools play in monitoring vaccination rates to safeguard children's health. Learn how high coverage protects future generations.

Dive into the world of HPV - a highly prevalent virus with potentially serious health implications for those left unvaccinated.

One such place that needs to come to Twin Falls is Trader Joe's, and here is how we could make it a reality soon.