Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.

11-year-old boy dies of rabies after bat landed on his face

A recently published case report is warning the public about the dangers of direct contact with bats after an 11-year-old boy died from rabies.

Lackland Air Force Base flu outbreak intensifies among recruits
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Hundreds of new military recruits at Lackland Air Force Base are still out of commission as a major flu outbreak there intensifies.

Medicare rolls out $50 GLP-1 drug program: What to know

GLP-1 weight loss drugs will be a lot cheaper for many older Americans with the rollout of Medicare’s $50-a-month GLP-1 program.  

CDC investigates parasite outbreak linked to 'explosive' diarrhea across 17 states

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis after 145 people in 17 states became sick from the parasitic illness.

Danny Glover has Alzheimer's, he reveals in 'Today' show interview

Danny Glover, the actor known for classics like the “Lethal Weapon" franchise and “The Color Purple," has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

9/11 responders with PTSD face higher risk of accelerated aging, research suggests

A new study found responders with PTSD who were dispatched to the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001, showed signs of faster biological aging and a higher risk of chronic disease.

Customs officers use Heimlich maneuver to save choking toddler

U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.

AZ hospital gets cutting-edge NICU technology
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Medical history is being made in Arizona, as a hospital within the state has become the first and only hospital in the state to acquire a piece of NICU technology called the LifeBubble Securement System. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more on how it can help vulnerable newborns.

Arkansas to move forward with SNAP candy, soda ban despite court order, governor says

Arkansas' ban on using SNAP benefits for some sugary items will go forward this week, despite federal judge's ruling against five other states' similar programs, governor says.

Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS

Ex-NFL star Chris Johnson, the 2009 Offensive Player of the Year, said he started noticing weakness in his right hand before the disease accelerated.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.

AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG

UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.

New Arizona Burn Center laser technology
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Dr. Arpana Jain discusses the introduction of the Helix SCAR3 laser at the Diane and Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center. FOX 10's Annalisa Pardo reports.

Lifelong autism care provided under one roof
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Arizona Autism guides individuals from early diagnosis at age three through adulthood. FOX 10's Annalisa Pardo reports.