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DOI/Neal Herbert/Bureau of Land ManagementFirefighters will now be able to use N95 masks on the fireline – building on a more limited, voluntary rollout of masking that started last fall. There will also be expanded access to showers, time for routine gear cleaning and so-called “clean air recovery periods” that can limit other risks. -
Steve Gschmeissner/Getty Images/Science Photo LibraryA new report finds women living in poverty are significantly more likely to develop and die from cervical cancer, underscoring disparities in access to preventative care.
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A centuries-old healing practice is gaining renewed attention for its potential to improve sleep, reduce stress and ease chronic pain. -
Psychologists are shedding light on "fawning," a trauma response rooted in people-pleasing — which experts say can take a significant personal toll. -
As Idahoans endure weeks of wildfire smoke each summer, a neurologist is warning that what we breathe doesn't just irritate our lungs — it may be harming our brains as well. -
An initiative to revoke Idaho’s strict abortion ban is one step closer to making it onto the ballot this November. Organizers behind the effort have gathered 30,000 more signatures than required. -
A new federal pilot program could make weight loss drugs more affordable for millions of Medicare recipients, but questions remain about eligibility, cost and its long-term impact. -
A confusing patchwork of state laws began to take shape hours after the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022. Here's where things stand now on the abortion issue. -
A COVID vaccine study initially withheld by the CDC has been published in a major medical journal, sparking debate and finding that the latest vaccine reduced the risk of hospitalization by more than 50%. -
From patient care to public advocacy, one Idaho physician is making an impact far beyond the exam room. -
A new high-resolution MRI is offering a safer way to detect prostate cancer by helping doctors avoid risky biopsies that can lead to complications. -
A new study suggests updated COVID vaccines may do more than prevent severe illness, they could also help protect against heart attacks, strokes and hospitalizations.
