Treating and preventing urinary stones in goats

Urinary stones, or solid masses made from minerals in the urine, develop for a variety of reasons and can be an extremely painful experience for humans and pets alike. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can prevent stones from developing, which is especially beneficial for male goats, who commonly experience this condition.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Autoimmunity: A natural approach

Autoimmunity is a condition in which the body's immune system becomes overwhelmed, causing chronic inflammation and generating autoantibodies (antibodies against “self”).

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Reflux and heartburn

More than 60 million Americans experience heartburn or acid reflux as often as once a week.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — The truth about acne and how to get rid of it

Though acne is not life-threatening, it is a health condition that gets displayed to the world, and consequently can be very distressing. Acne can be a normal and transient phenomenon connected to shifts in hormone levels during puberty. But acne that lingers into adulthood and beyond is a symptom that can be persistent and hard to treat. It can also point to more serious, underlying health issues.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — The benefits of acupuncture for headache and migraine sufferers

There are few conditions as crippling as chronic headaches or migraines, and yet there are over 47 million Americans afflicted. The easiest way to distinguish a headache from a migraine is severity. Unlike headaches, which range from dull to acute, migraines can last for days, interfering in one’s ability to function. Migraines commonly include intense and unilateral pain, nausea and vomiting, and light sensitivity, which may include auras.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Varicose veins: Seeking relief when resilience fails

Varicose Veins are a common problem in the U.S. affecting nearly 20% of the population as of 2022. With such a rise, we need to look at what causes it, and what we need to do to help.

OPINION: JAN NOYES — A crisis in the making

Assisted-living facilities and nursing homes are filling up. This isn’t a topic that grabs the attention of a wide range of people, but we and our loved ones are all getting older, and what we do now affects the future as well as the present.

Killen, Sterling earn Road Scholar certification

At last week's City Council meeting, Heavy Equipment Operators Eric Killen and Aman Sterling received their Road Scholar certificates. The Road Scholar program is a way for local road professionals in Idaho to be recognized for successfully completing training designed to provide participants with the fundamentals of safety, management, and advanced technologies. The coursework also exposes those who attend to a wide variety of other, relevant transportation topics.

Idaho's broadbandinfrastructure challenge

My Turn

The Idaho Legislature is facing a number of critical issues it will need to address in the next legislative session. But while topics such as Medicaid expansion and transportation funding grab all the headlines, they should not overshadow one of the most critical challenges facing our state today - access to broadband.

Exploring religions: Buddhism

An oft-requested topic from nearly a decade ago, today’s column restarts a series on minority religions.

Political parties huddle on platforms

COEUR d’ALENE — They’re not waiting for the Fourth of July.

New technologies topic of Hayden chamber luncheon

Lunch and Learn slated for Dec. 3 at Kroc Center

Jennifer Richey, founder of Liberty Lake-based Gravity Jack, Inc. will talk about creating new technologies for the future as the featured speaker at the next Hayden Chamber Lunch and Learn.

Life lessons from the Ice Cream Man

Scott DuCoeur is what's right with Cd'A.

Scott seeks GOP slot for state house seat

Heather Scott, of Blanchard, announced she will seek the Republican nomination in May for the District 1A seat in the Idaho House of Representatives, a position now held by Eric Anderson, R-Priest River.

Meeting will discuss Lake Pend Oreille fishery

The Lake Pend Oreille fishery will be discussed at a public meeting scheduled next week in Ponderay.

Where's the beef? In this Frito pie recipe

This is one of those recipes that feels a little trashy, but it's so good you won't care.

McEUEN: Priorities topic of the day

Mr. Hassler, please reread my letter. I most certainly did not say that Coeur d'Alene should spend its money on other services to assist the less fortunate. I did say, that in this economy, they should not be spending upward of $35 million on a park.

SHOLEH: Grateful for her column

Thankfully, we continue being graced with Sholeh Patrick’s columns, which are informative or entertaining or both.

Boise State president blasts BCS mixup

Revised final standings move Broncos up to No. 10, LSU down to No. 11

BOISE - Boise State President Bob Kustra is taking another swing at the Bowl Championship Series, this time condemning the system that determines the national championship and other postseason games for being allowed to operate under a shroud of secrecy.

The stay-at-home dad: Kid researchers tackle hot topics

Kids these days know way too much.