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Recent CDC data reveals West Nile Virus in horses, birds, and mosquitoes in Idaho. Learn about the threat in Bannock, Bingham, and Ada County.

There has been a nasty disease going around Washington, and it has hit Seattle as well, for those who have had it, at times death sounded like a good option.

There is one nasty disease that is making its way through California right now, and some who have had it would have preferred death at one time.

Many diseases are floating around these days, and unfortunately, if not treated correctly, they could put you or your child in the hospital.

Idahoans that have traveled internationally in recent weeks should pay close attention to their health and report any unfamiliar skin rashes to their health care provider immediately.

If you, or your child have been experiencing coughing fits and sinus congestion that has been going on for more than four or five days, I urge you to pay a visit to a doctor.

According to ZDNET, there are in upwards of 10 million computer viruses can could potentially invade our smart phones or computers at any moment.

A federal court has blocked thousands of domestic sheep from being released to graze in eastern Idaho where environmental groups say they jeopardize a small herd of bighorn sheep with deadly viruses.

You know what? Being sick sucks! Whether you have a cold or cancer - it is never fun. So this may seem like a crazy question...but would you let the government infect you with the flu for $3,000?

Flu season is here, and even though it seems to have been pretty tame so far if you are experiencing flu symptoms you might be able to participate in a free flu study in Twin falls at Asthma and Allergy of Idaho.

TWIN FALLS -- For the first time this year someone in Idaho has come down with West Nile fever. The Department of Health and Welfare says a woman in her 40s from Twin Falls County tested positive for the virus, and became ill shortly after traveling to Valley County...

The Idaho Department of Agriculture says another horse has been infected with the highly contagious Equine Herpes Virus-1, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the state to seven horses.  The department reported Sunday that the Bonneville County horse tested positive for the disease, and that it was only showing mild symptoms and was expected to recover...

After a wet winter and spring, Mosquito Abatement Districts around southern Idaho are expecting a busy summer.  Pools of standing water that we usually see after a rainstorm are fertile territory for mosquitoes that spread the West Nile virus.