health

At least we're not at West Virginia numbers!

Here we go again? The plot thickened Tuesday when Boise Mayor, Lauren McLean, announced new COVID-19 policies for events this fall, and it felt a little like 2020 might be happening all over again. But this is why it won't.

It's true that stress can give us gray hair, and there are three big things in Boise causing it. The good news is, if we can get a grip, it can be reversed.

In extreme heat like the Treasure Valley is seeing this week, it's shocking how quickly your body can go from the normal 98.6-degree range to a heat stroke range of 106. There are cooling shelters opening around Boise that could be lifesavers.

We've heard a lot about people walking around "asymptomatic" with COVID in the past year, and it turns out that can happen with West Nile too. Hundreds of Idahons will likely have the West Nile virus this summer and not even know it.

This weekend is going to be a scorcher and it's going to feel like the sun is burning a hole right through us, and maybe it is. You won't believe how high Idaho ranks when it comes to skin cancer risk.

It's hard to find a good pediatrician because your friends don't want to risk you taking their appointments, and doctors tend to recommend their friends, not necessarily the best pediatricians. We've compiled a list of the best pediatricians according to Yelp and Google Reviews...

Coming off of a year like we had, a severe mosquito season is not what we want to hear about. However, according to pests.org, that's exactly what we're about to be hit with next. Mosquitos are attracted to warm temperatures and standing water...

Some adults say the last time they had a good night's sleep was in their teens! Sleeping in until noon was great then, and flash forward, you're 34 and exhausted. A Boise sleep study may help.

Boise saw an explosion of people getting outside during the pandemic, using the greenbelt and sidewalks along busy streets to walk and bike. This new excitement for getting healthy and enjoying the outdoors was great for families and residents who took the shut down as a chance to enjoy what Boise is all about...