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Right now, the United States is on pace to have the worst West Nile Virus outbreak on record.

The Arkansas Department of Health says the state has recorded its first death this year attributed to the West Nile virus.

A new government survey shows 12 states now have very high obesity rates.

Triple digit temperatures across central Arkansas are leading to more than just sweaty socks; the intense heat can also lead to bigger medical problems.

Imagine being able to instantly zap all your stress and anxiety away with just a simple touch of your fingers. Promoters of a new form of psychotherapy called "tapping" say it works, relieving stress, phobias, food cravings, even post traumatic stress almost immediately.

You know to be suspicious of counterfeit purses… even counterfeit cash… but counterfeit food?? It's a growing threat in the US and beyond.

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe said Wednesday he's still inclined to go forward with an expansion of Medicaid under the federal health care law, but that the decision will ultimately come down to a super-majority vote in the Legislature next year.

Arkansas would save $372 million over the next several years if it goes forward with an expansion of Medicaid under the federal health care law after the savings from the law and new state tax revenue are factored in, state officials said Tuesday.

The heat is affecting everyone but especially the millions of Americans living with the chronic lung condition, asthma. Children with ADHD exhibit an inability to sit still or focus. And parents may be able to identify some of the signs early on.

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe said Monday he'll decide before next year's legislative session whether to expand Medicaid under the federal health care overhaul that was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court last week, but said he's inclined to move forward with the plan.

The Arkansas State Medicaid program is set to receive $7.65 million as a result of a settlement between GlaxoSmithKline, the states, and the federal government.

Wednesday, FOX16 visited DataPath, a Little Rock-based software company that works with employee benefit plans to find out how Thursday's health care decision could impact your health insurance coverage.

Arkansas is well-positioned to implement the federal health care overhaul if it's upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court and would be able to regulate a health exchange set up by the federal government, state Insurance Commissioner Jay Bradford said Tuesday.

The Arkansas Department of Health says a case of measles has been confirmed in a West Memphis woman who has exposed residents in at least four cities.

People gathered at the Clinton Library Saturday morning in Little Rock to support March of Dimes in the March for Babies.

A yellowfin tuna product used to make dishes like sushi and sashimi sold at restaurants and grocery stores has been linked with an outbreak of salmonella that has sickened more than 100 people in 20 states, including Arkansas.

The Department of Health says more than 50 wild animals have already tested positive for rabies this year with two more reports coming in just today.

The third annual County Health Rankings were released today. The Rankings measure how healthy people are and how long they live in more than 3,000 counties, including those in Arkansas.

A bat found at the Old Mill in North Little Rock tested positive for rabies Tuesday.

They aren't seeing much of the flu at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock this year, however, "we are still seeing a lot of kids with influenza like illness," said Director of Infection Control Craig Gilliam.

The Environmental Protection Agency held a public information meeting with residents of North Little Rock Thursday night after finding asbestos in area soil samples.

This week, a federal advisory panel recommended boys get the vaccination for human papilloma virus or HPV. The vaccine can be expensive, so Saturday, doctors from UAMS and members of the Little Rock Chapter of The Links, Inc. sponsored a free vaccine clinic.

Thursday night, the Arkansas Minority Health Commission hosted a gospel concert at St. Mark Baptist Church. State health leaders are now hoping to visit more churches to encourage AIDS awareness.

A Minnesota food company said Friday it is recalling more than a million hard-cooked eggs distributed to 34 states after testing revealed some may be contaminated with listeria.

Sunday night, the Big Dam Bridge Full Moon Walk brought out hundreds of people who want to lead healthier lives. In its second year, the Full Moon Walk promoted physical fitness and allowed everyone to enjoy great views.

Raw sprouts from the sandwich chain Jimmy John's have been linked to an outbreak of foodborne illness, including a case in Arkansas.