Malaria in Maryland: First local case in decades alarms health officials

Maryland has confirmed a case of locally acquired malaria in the state for the first time in more than 40 years, the state's health department said Friday.

Hydrate from a needle? More Phoenix area businesses offering IV hydration

Besides drinking water and getting those electrolytes, more and more people in Arizona are looking at IV hydration as a way to stay hydrated amid the ongoing extreme heat.

New therapy helps Arizona man re-learn how to swallow following simultaneous strokes

A chef in Arizona is on the mend, after suffering three strokes at the same time, and a Phoenix area hospital had a plan to help the man on his road to re-learn how to swallow, with help from a new form of therapy.

Ban on gender-affirming health care for minors takes effect in North Carolina

The law bans medical professionals from providing hormone therapy, puberty-blocking drugs and surgical gender-transition procedures to most under 18.

Meet Mabel: A therapy dog for students at Great Hearts Glendale Academy

Students at Great Hearts Glendale Academy now have a therapy dog to help reduce their stress. Her name is Mabel, and she's starting her first week of school.

Pennsylvania study suggests links between fracking and asthma, lymphoma in children

Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.

Amazon Pharmacy adds automatic coupons to drop insulin prices

Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands. 

States protecting transgender health care try to absorb demand

Waiting lists for gender-affirming health care are growing in states that declared themselves refuges for transgender people as bans for such care for minors take effect nationwide.

Maui officials, scientists warn after flames flicker out, toxic particles will remain

The fire melted metals and plastics from cars, homes, and gas stations, leaving behind an odor of noxious fumes, toxic debris, and particulate matter that could make people sick.

Maui wildfires: Toxic particles will remain in areas
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Officials say it's too early for residents to return to some parts of the island where the flames have already been put out. Experts warn that potential health hazards could stick around for weeks or months. At least 96 people have died in the fires.

Arizona nurse takes on new mission
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A Valley ER nurse who spends her days taking care of others needed help after she collapsed on the job. Now, as fully recovered, she's on a new mission to save women like her. FOX 10's Anita Roman has her story.

Wagovy, Ozempic patients could face higher risk of complications under anesthesia

Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic can slow digestion so much that it puts patients at increased risk for pulmonary aspiration when they're under anesthesia.