3+ hour, 18+ min ago  (578+ words) As temperatures warm across the United States, mosquito activity increases, leading to a rise in mosquito-borne diseases for both people and animals. For horses, this can mean an uptick in rare but deadly conditions like West Nile virus and three…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (918+ words) Consider making some changes to your lifestyle when worried about menopause causing weight gain. Hormonal changes interfere with your metabolism rate. Managing stress stops your body from sending signals to store more fat. You'll see changes after you improve your…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (585+ words) Blair Williams shared her experiences as a disabled woman during a roundtable discussion Wednesday at the Human Rights Education Institute. KAYE THORNBRUGH/Press North Idaho Pride Alliance Executive Director Sarah Lynch spoke Wednesday during a panel discussion at HREI. COEUR…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (445+ words) Taking antacids for heartburn neutralizes the acid, but that in turn causes more problems downstream. Antacids alkalize the digestive tract and reduce the assimilation of nutrients, further exacerbating the problems of malnutrition. The word "heartburn" is a misnomer because the…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (358+ words) HAYDEN " Chancy Gill said she never intended to become an entrepreneur, but when she stumbled into a partnership with Jaclyn Cosper, the two took a deep dive into a niche area of massage therapy and never looked back. After being…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (627+ words) Dave Bruyette smiles during his treatment regimen. Courtesy of Dave Bruyette Dave Bruyette is a pastor, chaplain, veteran, death notification officer, volunteer firefighter, EMT, father, grandfather and husband. "It's huge, it's immense, the amount of counseling and what he does…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (788+ words) The typical day for an indoor cat is often filled with continuous attention, cozy naps and " most importantly " a scheduled dinnertime. Because indoor cats miss out on the exploration and adventure accessible to outdoor cats, they may be left feeling…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (421+ words) After Congress failed to extend deeper subsidies for Americans" health insurance, an estimated 30, 000 more Idahoans who had insurance are likely to be uninsured this year. That"s according to a report from'Your Health Idaho, the state"s insurance exchange. The…...

2+ week, 10+ hour ago  (1069+ words) Spring is officially here, and while pets are as eager as their owners to experience the great outdoors, the season of new life means the return of several plant-related toxins that can leave your pet regretting their promenade through the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (661+ words) Ryan Ciardo, a clinical representative for biotech company Intuitive, guides a user through a demonstration of the new da Vinci 5 robot. KAYE THORNBRUGH/Press Kootenai Health project manager Katie Chaffin uses the da Vinci 5 robot. Using the da Vinci 5 robot,…...