Plague in Arizona: Health officials address concerns after Flagstaff death

The Arizona Public Health Association is advising the public that there is no need to worry about the plague, despite one person in Flagstaff dying from the disease.

1 person dies of the plague in northern Arizona

One person is dead, according to officials with Northern Arizona Healthcare, on the same day they showed up at Flagstaff Medical Center with symptoms of the plague.

This kind of coffee could dramatically increase your risk of going blind, study finds

Researchers in a new study learned that consuming this specific type of coffee may substantially increase a person’s risk of a common eye disease that can result in blindness.

ER visits for tick bites are at their highest level in years: Here's where

Summer is always a more visible time for tick bites because humans are outside more, but experts caution that “every season is tick season." Here's how safe your state is.

Flesh-eating screwworm fly prompts livestock import ban at US-Mexico border

The U.S. has shut its southern border to livestock imports again after a flesh-eating parasite was found further north in Mexico than previously reported, raising alarm among American agriculture officials.

Rise in emergency room visits for tick bites
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There's a large increase in emergency room visits for tick bites. Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 with information on that and other trending health topics.

Study reveals new ways to predict onset of Alzheimer’s disease

UCLA Health researchers have identified four diagnostic pathways that can predict the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, offering new possibilities for early detection and prevention.

Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recalled for possible listeria contamination

Kraft Heinz is recalling nearly 368,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products over potential listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported so far.

Study links alcohol intake to higher pancreatic cancer risk

A massive international study found that alcohol consumption is associated with a modest but significant increase in pancreatic cancer risk—regardless of sex or smoking status.

MPS lead hazards: Westside Academy cleared after stabilization work

The City of Milwaukee Health Department has cleared Westside Academy of lead risks, Milwaukee Public Schools announced on Tuesday, July 1.

Lainey Wilson surprises Wauwatosa cancer survivor at Summerfest

GRAMMY Award-winning country artist Lainey Wilson surprised a Wauwatosa breast cancer survivor at Summerfest on Thursday night, June 26.

Bucks legend Marques Johnson honored, discusses sobriety journey

Bucks legend Marques Johnson was recently honored for his support of a local organization that has helped hundreds of men with substance abuse issues.