How concerned should we be here in Idaho about … well ... fill in the blank: monkeypox, measles, shingles, malaria. Is it safe to travel internationally? Should I be worried about malaria in Idaho? How does monkeypox spread? Will the Adderall shortage affect my child's ADHD treatment? What’s the latest COVID-19 variant and is there a booster shot for that?
Every Wednesday, the Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable with Dr. David Pate answers your question to keep all of us better prepared for public health crises in our community.
Have a question for our doctors roundtable? Email us: idahomatters@boisestate.edu.
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A cure for HIV, a surprising link between junk food and knee pain and why popular weight-loss drugs don't work for everyone. -
With RSV sticking around longer than usual and immunization windows expanding, Americans are navigating a growing mix of medical advice, from doctors to social media to AI. -
Six years after the start of the pandemic, a new COVID-19 variant has emerged in the U.S., putting scientists on high alert. -
Last week, the Treasure Valley was shaken by the unexpected loss of Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam and now Idaho Matters is taking a closer look at the condition that caused this tragic passing. -
As Idaho lawmakers debate Idaho Senate Bill 1346 and potential limits on mRNA vaccines, some experts warn the state may be focusing on the wrong problem. -
President Donald Trump's Surgeon General pick, Casey Means, is struggling to secure enough support amid concerns over her vaccine views and qualifications. -
As flu, RSV and COVID-19 surge nationwide, rising pediatric flu deaths — mostly among unvaccinated children — are intensifying an already severe winter virus season for families and hospitals alike. -
It's Wednesday and time for our Doctor Roundtable with Dr. David Pate! -
Your daily coffee habit, and a few brain games, might be a simple way to help protect your brain from dementia. -
A new CDC vaccine adviser's call to rethink long-standing immunization guidance is igniting a fierce debate over personal choice versus public health science.
