Worries about hantavirus are spreading online after news broke that the late Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, had passed away from the rare virus.

Arizona's flu season may have peaked, but the virus continues to cause illness. Here's a look at symptoms to watch for.

Bird flu is changing rapidly, increasing the chances of more humans getting sick. Arizona must do more now to contain the spread.

Betsy Arakawa, wife of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, died from a respiratory illness linked to hantavirus, a rare disease transmitted by infected rodents, officials confirm.Health experts warn that hantavirus can cause flu-like symptoms after exposure to rodent droppings,

Arizona hasn't had a reported measles case so far this year, but red flags are leading some experts to worry we could see an outbreak like the one in Texas. Why it matters: Some Arizona counties have lower measles vaccination rates than in west Texas,

If you come across an erratic animal, officials said residents can call the Arizona Game and Fish Department at 800-352-0700. The announcement comes after a bobcat in Gila County tested positive for rabies,

The decline isn’t due to medical exemptions. they make up a tiny fraction of the exemptions allowed. More parents are opting out through personal belief exemptions, according to state health department data.

In Arizona, individuals ages 18 to 49 comprise ... People who have flu often feel some or all of these signs and symptoms, the CDC and other public health officials say: Most people who get ...