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An NAU research lab has published an open-source guide for building an exoskeleton that helps people with various medical conditions move their joints more freely.

The four confirmed measles cases in Navajo County are the first in Arizona in 2025 and mirror a national surge.

The CDC is warning of a Salmonella outbreak in multiple states that has sickened dozens of people, including at least three in Arizona.

A new study led by the University of Arizona suggests anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder can have ripple effects on the reproductive health of female firefighters.

Native American communities are experiencing an epidemic in syphilis cases. Healthcare providers on the Navajo Nation and elsewhere are working to reduce stigma about the sexually transmitted disease.

The Navajo County Public Health Services District says nine gray foxes have tested positive for rabies so far this year and they're awaiting test results for other suspected cases. That's up significantly from the two confirmed cases in 2023.

Coconino County Health and Human Services has released a report on the unmet health needs in the county. It highlights mental health concerns and economic insecurity.

A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that 55% of Native American teens and young adults have high cholesterol.

State health officials have confirmed the first pediatric death from influenza in Arizona this flu season. Cases are up 80% for this point in the season.

They're encouraging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to make vaping less appealing to young people by banning all “non-tobacco flavors” of e-cigarettes, implementing limits on nicotine concentration and imposing stricter regulations on how the products are marketed toward youth.