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St Lukes opened a new hospital in Twin Falls on May of 2011. The hospital was built on a 40 acre lot on Poleline Road in Twin Falls.

A weight loss program designed to work.

BOISE, Idaho (KLIX) Time to sign up for Medicare is coming to a close next week to those who are eligible for the benefit in Idaho.

A recent study was just completed and Idaho tied with one other state for the most overweight adults.

The first baby boomers are well into retirement.  Others are struggling with aging issues and some of the issues are the result of our own modern lifestyle.  Did you spend your youth in a band or listening to loud music?  Or, did your job require the operation of noisy heavy equipment...

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) – Those who usually opt to fight influenza with a nasal spray instead of a flu shot will have to roll up their sleeves this year.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (News Release) – At 72 years old, Russell Billings is learning the everyday basics of life all over again: everything from writing his name to driving a car. Last August, after having lunch with friends, he collapsed on the ground. “I didn’t realize I had a stroke. I had no pain. No warning. No nothing,” Russell Billings explained.

Join South Central Public Health District for their Groundwater Awareness Fair Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at the Twin Falls County West Building.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government, doctors' groups, insurers and patient advocates say they're coming together on a common set of measurements for what constitutes quality health care.

BUHL, Idaho (KLIX) – A number of service providers, medical and otherwise, will visit the Buhl Community Health and Information Fair this evening at Popplewell Elementary School.

I hate to talk about how to lose weight this time of the year. This is the time of year for turkey, gravy, rolls and more gravy....right?I don't want to talk about a "diet" until January 1st. In case you are trying to lose weight around during the holidays here are seven foods and how long you would need to walk to burn them off according to thrillist :

We all worry about things. It's human nature but do you worry that you worry too much? Wrap your head around that one. What a vicious cycle...

If you are anything like me you start itching at the very mention of bed bugs. But, I would rather know what infestations are occurring in our area than not. Apparently, there could be a bed bug problem in Twin Falls.

Changing our clocks by an hour shouldn't mess with every aspect of our lives but for some reason it does. It can even affect your health.

Ebola in the U.S. is certainly disconcerting, but according to health officials it's not really a "panic situation." Maybe we should be more concerned about the "enterovirus." South Central Health District will be at "Bras Across the Canyon" on Saturday ... Read More ...

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Eastern Idaho health officials say four children have been hospitalized due to a respiratory virus.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX)- Health and water officials have issued a warning of a toxic algae at a Southern Idaho reservoir.

I am not a super healthy person - but I am not overweight. I go to the gym once in a while or do some push ups at home. My wife on the other hand is crazy fit! She goes to the gym 4 or 5 times a week and eats healthy too. But even she isn't into Crossfit.

The warning signs of a potential epidemic in heart disease are becoming more evident, new research showing that moms who are very heavy during pregnancy may be saddling their children with more than just a few extra pounds.

A dead squirrel found in Los Angeles County tested positive for bubonic plague, forcing the closure of all nearby campgrounds.