Nasty bedfellows: Obesity and depression

America is in the grip of a mental and physical health crisis.

Buying direct

For all wine consumers visiting wineries in wine country is one of the really special experiences. The passion the beverage elicits from many of us goes to a whole other level when we are actually in the winery and walking among the vines, it is just different. When any of us visit wineries it is customary to buy wine directly from them, especially when tastings are complimentary it would be rude to not do so. Many of us too enjoy being in the wine clubs from our favorite wineries. It is not only a way to demonstrate support for a business we appreciate but it may also be a way to access certain wines that are winery only, or not distributed.

WinEconomy III

Prices falling again?

Over the past months we had found that wine prices had begun a stabilization that would not only be welcomed by wineries and grape growers but to some degree was needed to ensure the financial health of the industry. In just the last couple of weeks though we have started to see broad based and very deep discounting at the wholesale price level that leads us to think we have some time to go when great wine can be had at compelling prices.

VOTERS: Don’t get gouged

Would you vote for someone who is wealthy because they hid price gouging fees in the 17 pages of fine print few people read before buying products from his company? Because you can if you want to, right here in Kootenai County, for a four-year term as county commissioner.

Angels Over Sandpoint

Group raises funds to help area families

SANDPOINT - One of the first questions people ask about a work of art is, "What does it mean?" In general, the artist who created the piece is the last person you'd want to go to for an answer.

COVID-19 cautions extended

There are reminders everywhere about the need to take physical precautions. Wash your hands for 20 seconds after an interaction, maintain 6 feet of distance from others, and even suggestions to wear a mask when in public.

Headache pain and medication solutions

Headache and migraine pain are common conditions with over 37 million sufferers in the United States alone. Some folks know when their pain started, such as an accident or sports injury. Others don’t.

Bingham Healthcare is now offering telehealth appointments

BLACKFOOT — In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, Bingham Healthcare, and all of the healthcare providers at their associated clinics in East Idaho, are doing everything they can to provide high-quality and compassionate care while ensuring the health, safety and well-being of their patients. In addition to in-person visits, they are also scheduling telehealth appointments, which allow patients to visit with their doctors from the comfort and safety of their own homes.

NAR survey shows challenges

Recently the National Association of Realtors conducted an agent survey and released the results last week. As with any national news story, we need to look at it from our own, local perspective on the concerns revealed in that survey.

Great, cheap coupons just got easier

BuyNowNorthwest.com website receives updates

Buy Now Northwest, a marketing website of the Coeur d'Alene Press that offers customers local goods and services at half-off the normal price, unveiled its new website Friday.

Consumers spend and earn more

Latest government data suggest an improving picture of the economy

WASHINGTON - Americans earned more and spent more last month, and the number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped last week to the lowest level in more than two years. At the same time, demand for long-lasting manufactured goods and new homes fell off.

Kids get codeine in ER despite risks, guidelines

CHICAGO - Despite recommended limits on codeine use in children, the potent painkiller is prescribed for children in at least half a million emergency room visits each year, a study suggests.

Food prices are squeezing Europe. Now Italians are calling for a pasta protest

Spain has avoided price controls

Pharmacist sentenced

FDA says Nampa business sold unapproved COVID-19 treatments

NAMPA — A Nampa business has been added to a federal health fraud list for selling unapproved COVID-19 treatments.

Hospitals and breweries team up to make hand sanitizer

When its regular operations winding down at the end of the day, the pharmacy staff for Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital begins work making hand sanitizer.

There's an app for that: Part 1

Destination: Everywhere

Many people will argue that technology is ruining our society. I am not one of those people, especially when it comes to traveling. Don't get me wrong, I'm all about turning off my phone and enjoying the view - sometimes for a few weeks at a time. But technology just allows you to relax and focus on the vacation while handling for you the hassle of getting there. Here are a few of my favorite apps and websites that make the whole process a breeze.

Report: Idahoans spent more on medical care, less on prescriptions

Idahoans with employer-sponsored health insurance spent more on inpatient and outpatient services but less on prescription drugs and clinician services than the national average in 2018, according to a new report.

Report: Idahoans spent more on medical care, less on prescriptions

Idahoans with employer-sponsored health insurance spent more on inpatient and outpatient services but less on prescription drugs and clinician services than the national average in 2018, according to a new report.

KCSO arrest nets heroin, 1 suspect

Bust nets heroin