Is canine ehrlichiosis, a tick-borne disease in dogs, increasing in Arkansas?

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas is still a state with high levels of canine ehrlichiosis, a tick-borne disease that impacts dogs, and the rate appears to be slightly higher than it was five years ago, according to a study published in the latest...

Independent pharmacies, patients ask for regulation over pharmacy benefit managers

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) -Owning and operating three independent pharmacies in Mid-Missouri is not just about medicine. For Anthony Desha, it’s about community. But independent pharmacies like Flow’s Pharmacy in Columbia, Mo., are at risk. Desha...

Arkansas Sheriffs' Youth Ranch hosts 'Tinker’a-zation Stations'

This summer, the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch (ASYR) welcomed Level 5 Architecture and Pencil to Pixels for a day of creativity, collaboration and career exploration through interactive “Tinker’a-zation Stations.” The event brought campers...

First Surgical Procedure Performed at UAMS 12th Street Health & Wellness Center

View Larger Image Ramsey Ghaleb, left, Brian Rayburn, Juan Campos and his wife, and Bruno Machado take a moment to visit and celebrate after the first surgical procedure at 12th Street Health & Wellness Center. Oct. 3, 2025 | A clinical team...

Policy Update to Employment Accommodations: Pregnancy, Childbirth, or Related Medical Conditions

Photo Submitted The University of Arkansas has approved a policy update clarifying its obligations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), outlining how reasonable accommodations will be provided for pregnancy, childbirth and related...

Arkansas Health Survey engages 70,000 citizens to map well-being across the state

LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — The inaugural Arkansas Health Survey has already received a great amount of participation in an effort to help online users access more solutions needed to address Arkansans' well-being and overall health. “Year after...

Arkansas mom: TikTok 'murdered my son’ as calls grow for online safeguards amid algorithms

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The World Health Organization reports that more than 1 in 10 minors show signs of problematic social media behavior and experience negative consequences. The dangers of scrolling include self-destructive behaviors and, in the...

Little Rock City Board looks to move toward ending summer curfew

At their agenda setting meeting Tuesday afternoon, Little Rock’s Board of Directors and Little Rock Police Department Chief Health Helton discussed the expiration of the citywide juvenile curfew. Helton is in favor of ending it, but some city...

UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute Front, Center at Latest Showcase of Medical Discoveries

View Larger Image Laura Dunn, M.D., chair of the Department of Psychiatry and director of the Psychiatric Research Institute, shares information about PRI’s research projects with Interim Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, M.D. Oct. 3, 2025 | The...

Arkansas researchers present first statewide health survey

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas researchers combined efforts to conduct the inaugural Arkansas Health Survey, information that will help create tailored solutions to improve the health and well-being of Arkansans. Only one other state has a similar...

79 hospitals, health systems cutting jobs

A number of hospitals and health systems are reducing their workforces or jobs amid financial and operational challenges. Below are workforce reduction efforts or job eliminations announced in 2025. Editor’s Note: This webpage was created Jan. 22...

Arkansas Postcard Past: Rabell (Pike County) in 1918

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Rabell (Pike County), 1918: The previous feature showed draftees reporting for duty at Camp Pike. The local draft boards often used postcards to reach men subject...

Little Rock’s Top Docs for Women 2025

Every summer, we release an extensive list of the metro’s top medical professionals in a broad range of practices. This month, we’re launching a new highlight of local physicians who work in the often-undervalued world of women’s health, who offer...

Nudist doctor appeals medical board’s decision to revoke his license

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A Northeast Arkansas doctor, whose license was suspended in August after videos of him walking around his clinic in the nude became public, is now appealing the state medical board’s decision. Dr. David Diffine filed a...

Arkansas Researchers Present First-Ever Statewide Health Survey

View Larger Image The first-ever Arkansas Health Survey will help create tailored solutions to improve the health and well-being of Arkansans. Nearly 10,000 Arkansans participated in the survey. Oct. 2, 2025 | LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas researchers...

Arkansas researchers conduct first-ever statewide health survey

Researchers in the Natural State have developed the state's first health survey aimed at improving Arkansans' overall health and well-being. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Researchers across the Natural State collaborated to develop the state's first...

Arkansas Researchers Present First Statewide Health Survey

Eric Pipkin The Arkansas Health Survey provides detailed insights into the physical and mental health of the state. Arkansas researchers combined efforts to conduct the inaugural Arkansas Health Survey, information that will help create tailored...

Wellness Celebration: Texarkana 'Health on the Line' Event

Get ready for fun and loads of great health information at the '3rd Annual Health on the Line' event this weekend. You will enjoy energy, wellness, and community fun in historic downtown Texarkana this Saturday, October 4. The event will be from...

Little Rock survivor inspires hope as Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off nationwide

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Wednesday marks October 1, the kickoff to Breast Cancer Awareness Month across the country. The health campaign has helped raise awareness about cancer, and it has encouraged millions to take action, resulting in increased...

Arkansas' U.S. senators blame Democratic colleagues for government shutdown

WASHINGTON -- As U.S. senators waited Tuesday to vote on measures to fund the government, Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., did not hesitate to blame his Democratic colleagues for the stalemate on Capitol Hill. "For the second time this year -- the second...