KTVB - Health

Idaho lawmaker pushes to restore program that pays parents to care for children with disabilities

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:53:37 GMT

Idaho can't find caregivers for children with severe disabilities and won't pay parents for the care either. One lawmaker is fighting to change that.

'They had to hang up': 15-year-old urges fix to Idaho law after suicide crisis hotline call ends abruptly

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:09:24 GMT

An Idaho law passed in 2024 requires health care providers to obtain parental consent before treating a minor. Jace Woods says the law is deadly.

Life-threatening recall issued on 55,000 pounds of blueberries

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:06:19 GMT

The FDA classified the recall at "Class I" severity, meaning there's a potential of serious health consequences or death.

Potential 'holy grail' nasal spray that may protect against COVID-19, flu and pneumonia aims for human trials

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:08:22 GMT

The tool may be the next step in the once-mythical idea of a universal vaccine, researchers said.

Blue Cross Blue Shield to begin paying $2.6B after class-action lawsuit: Are you eligible?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:56:13 GMT

The money stems from a settlement reached with the health insurance giant nearly six years ago.

CDC: Nearly 1,000 US measles cases confirmed in first two months of 2026

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:04:07 GMT

The number of confirmed cases so far this year are already nearing the total number of cases identified in 2025, according to the U.S. CDC.

New WSU study shows exposure to pesticide toxins creates disease risk over 20 generations

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:58:06 GMT

Researchers studied rats exposed to a fungicide used primarily in fruit crops and found that a heightened prevalence of disease persisted through 20 generations.

‘We are turning into New York City’: Idaho lawmakers advance bill declaring rats a public health emergency

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:53:01 GMT

Senate Bill 1271 would declare rats an emergency and state that they are a nuisance. The bill advanced through the committee on Tuesday.

Saint Alphonsus plans 'historic' expansion in Nampa, Meridian

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:33:05 GMT

Plans include doubling the size of its Nampa hospital and building an 80,000 square-foot medical complex in North Meridian.

Cancer victims to get $7.25 billion from Bayer under proposed Roundup settlement

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:31:49 GMT

Thousands of lawsuits alleging the company failed to warn Roundup users that the product causes cancer would be settled by the payments.

SNAP recipients adjust as candy and soda purchases no longer allowed

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:21:53 GMT

Thousands of Idaho families are adapting to new SNAP restrictions that prohibit the purchase of candy and soda. The changes went into effect on Feb. 15.

Budget cuts hinder wildfire suppression, water quality, according to natural resource directors

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:00:06 GMT

Idaho's natural resource agencies face significant challenges as impending budget cuts threaten wildfire management and water quality amid a worsening drought.

Minnesota doctors complete first partial heart transplant on infant in Upper Midwest

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:19:58 GMT

The infant from Big Lake is recovering as his family celebrates Valentine’s Day & National Organ Donor Day.

WWAMI leaders push back on a draft resolution connecting the program to DEI Ideology

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:51:22 GMT

Idaho WWAMI leaders fight a draft resolution that would tie medical school funding to anti-DEI guidelines, saying the program already complies with state law.

ISDA: Cattle herd tests positive for anthrax in Cassia County

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:28:57 GMT

An anthrax case in the Cassia County beef herd poses minimal public risk, according to the Idaho State Department of Agriculture.

Boise State beach volleyball player launches fundraiser for mental-health initiative

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:06:33 GMT

Sixth-year senior Allyson Alden is raising money for BroncoBOLD, leaning on her skills in the sand to do it.

Idaho joins $17.85M settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:49:47 GMT

The Idaho Attorney General said Idaho is one of the few states to secure restitution for affected businesses, and some Idahoans may be eligible for compensation.

Winter Olympics: Chinese snowboarder taken off on stretcher after scary fall trying to qualify for women's halfpipe

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:55:13 GMT

There was no immediate word from the Chinese team on Liu's status, but she was taken off the course on a stretcher after the fall.

Glenns Ferry School District cancels school Tuesday due to 'high volume of illness'

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:18:47 GMT

The Glenns Ferry School District cancels classes on Feb. 10 due to widespread illness among students, staff and substitutes.

Boise Fire to offer hands-only CPR and AED training

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:05:17 GMT

In honor of American Heart Month, the Boise Fire Department is offering free hands-only CPR and AED training on February 21.

Treasure Valley health provider reports a third-party data breach

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:24:47 GMT

A local health service provider had a data breach by a third-party vendor. Law enforcement and cybersecurity experts were alerted.

Mikaela Shiffrin is back at the Winter Olympics: When and how to watch her compete

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:14:38 GMT

After her 2022 Olympic setback, Mikaela Shiffrin is scaling back the number of events she is competing in for the 2026 Winter Games.

Repackaged M&M’s distributed in 20 states recalled by promotion company

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:54:27 GMT

The recall covers promotional packages of M&M's distributed in 20 states that contain undeclared milk, soy and peanut ingredients.

Caldwell dairy responds to illnesses possibly tied to their milk

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:32:06 GMT

A family-owned dairy says it is cooperating with a Central District Health investigation after nine illnesses were reported, possibly tied to its raw milk.

Idaho bill requiring hospitals to ask for immigration status sparks privacy concerns

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:32:30 GMT

House Bill 592 would require hospitals that accept Medicaid to ask patients about their immigration status on their intake forms.

Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:47:38 GMT

President Trump first mentioned TrumpRx in September, highlighting deals with pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices.

9 Ada County residents sickened by raw milk, health officials investigating

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:57:14 GMT

Two children consumed raw milk products from R Bar H and have since been hospitalized, reports CDH.

Hundreds of Idahoans speak out against Medicaid cuts at the statehouse Wednesday night

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:27:46 GMT

Democratic leaders said they organized the Medicaid forum after republican lawmakers declined their request to hold official public hearings on Medicaid cuts.

Elevated levels of manganese found in Payette's water supply

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:43:07 GMT

While manganese is commonly found in soil and water, high levels of the mineral can cause adverse health effects.

'All hands on deck' | US prepares for possible infestations of flesh-eating fly as Texas issues disaster declaration

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:52:55 GMT

Numerous federal agencies recently conducted a simulation exercise in preparation for the pest's possible U.S. arrival.

What is the Nipah virus? What to know as India confirms 2 cases

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:54:05 GMT

Two confirmed cases of the rare virus prompted the WHO and other health officials to activate their outbreak responses.

Salmonella outbreak linked to supplements sickens people in over half of US states

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:38:33 GMT

A leaf used in multiple "superfood" products is, instead, causing illnesses in people across the country, Food and Drug Administration Officials said.

North Idaho caregivers concerned about proposed Medicaid cuts

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:55:25 GMT

A mother who cares for her two sons with autism is one of many concerned about cuts to home and community-based services proposed in Gov. Brad Little’s budget plan.

Red Cross hosts blood drive at Idaho Capitol amid national shortage

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:01:15 GMT

The American Red Cross hosted a blood drive at the Idaho State Capitol on Jan. 28 amid a nationwide shortage, emphasizing the urgent need for lifesaving donations.

Over 80K decaf Keurig pods may contain caffeine, FDA recall warns

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:05:23 GMT

The FDA has issued a Class II recall for over 80,000 McCafe coffee pods labeled as decaf that may contain caffeine. Sold in three states, they pose health risks.

Consumer Reports finds lower lead levels in popular chocolate protein powders

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:55:29 GMT

New testing found five popular protein powders contain less lead and arsenic than other products flagged in an earlier Consumer Reports investigation.

Pediatricians reject CDC vaccine changes, back routine childhood shots

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:12:18 GMT

The American Academy of Pediatrics says it will continue recommending routine vaccines against 18 diseases despite a revised CDC schedule.

7's Hero: A Meridian man is on a mission to bring comforting life-like dolls to dementia patients in Treasure Valley memory care facilities

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:14:52 GMT

Chris Stewart's Dolls for Dementia initiative brings comfort to memory care residents with life-like baby dolls, inspired by his grandmother.

Snow may look clean, but it can contain pollutants

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:37:51 GMT

Forget yellow snow, here's why you really shouldn't eat any snow on the ground.

Unvaccinated children with measles attend Vallivue Middle and High schools, health district warns

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 03:02:16 GMT

Southwest District Health warns of measles exposure at Vallivue schools after two unvaccinated children contracted the virus.