Raising awareness for World Lymphoma Awareness Day with a pancake breakfast at LAFD Station 88
FOX 11 and friends joined entertainment reporter Amanda Salas a.k.a the 'Latina on the Medicina' in support of our wonderful friend on September 15 which was World Lymphoma Awareness Day for the pancakes with a purpose event on Sunday in Sherman Oaks.
Vaping death reported in central California, hours after governor addresses dangers
Public health officials said a central California resident has died from complications related to the use of e-cigarettes, and they warned anyone who is vaping, or thinking about it, should know that there are serious potential risks.
'Numbers went sky high': 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek says he’s undergoing chemotherapy again
“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek said he is undergoing another round of chemotherapy.
California to spend $20 million on campaign that will warn public of vaping dangers
California will spend $20 million on a public awareness campaign about the dangers of vaping nicotine and cannabis products and step up efforts to halt the sale of illicit products amid a rise in vaping-related illnesses.
Woman has nightmare about swallowing engagement ring, then wakes to find out it really happened
A San Diego woman says she had a nightmare about swallowing her engagement ring.
Teen served fatal dish despite alerting waitstaff to severe dairy allergy, coroner says
A United Kingdom teen celebrating his 18th birthday went for a meal at a popular burger joint in London. Hours later, he died.
‘We’re just in awe:’ Preschooler diagnosed with autism and leukemia within 3 months beats the odds
Simon McKenzie was a bubbly 2-year-old in June 2017, capable of counting to 20 and eager to sing nursery rhymes. By September, Simon’s parents noticed that their son wasn’t the same vibrant, extroverted child.
Vapes spiked with illegal drugs show dark side of CBD craze
Jay Jenkins says he hesitated when a buddy suggested they vape CBD.
Mercury-bearing skin cream sickens California woman
A California woman is hospitalized in a semi-comatose state after using a skin cream from Mexico that was laced with toxic methylmercury.
New York moves to enact statewide flavored e-cigarette ban
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid growing health concerns connected to vaping, especially among young people.
FDA looking into possible carcinogen found in Zantac, other heartburn medications
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it is looking into a trace amount of cancer-causing chemicals found in heartburn medications such as Zantac.
‘I didn’t think it would happen to me’: Doctors believe vaping caused teen's double-lung collapse
A 19-year-old Indiana man suffered two collapsed lungs and his doctors believe the condition is linked to vaping.
95-year-old twins credit Guinness, 'no sex' to longevity
Identical twin sisters Lilian “Lil” Cox and Doris Hobday are Britain’s oldest twins, having turned 95 on July 20. The adorable pair are now sharing their secrets to longevity, which include some unusual steps.
‘Human error’ during surgery results in girl losing thumb, having it replaced with her big toe
A 17-year-old Australian girl who dreamed of becoming a professional cricket player had those dreams dashed when a botched surgery resulted in her having her thumb replaced with her big toe.
4-year-old's death marks first flu-associated death in Riverside County this season, health officials say
A 4-year-old child from Perris who recently died tested positive for influenza, health officials said Wednesday. The child's death was the first pediatric flu-associated death of the 2019-20 flu season in Riverside County.
Illinois teen's memory resets every two hours after head injury
An Illinois teen says she can't remember anything after a traumatic head injury that has caused her memory to reset every two hours.
Beverly Hilton guest settles with Hilton management over staph infection
A motivational speaker and business consultant, who alleged that he contracted a staph infection during a facial treatment at the Beverly Hilton's spa in 2016, reached a settlement with the hotel's management, court papers obtained Wednesday show.
Student diagnosed with active tuberculosis, Public Heath warns of possible exposure at CSUSB
A California State University, San Bernardino student was diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB) and health officials are warning other students and employees who might have been exposed to the illness.
Colorado woman, 24, in heart failure creates bucket list after 3rd transplant is denied
A 24-year-old woman with heart failure who has been denied a third transplant is asking for help in completing a bucket list as her family prepares for the worst.
Juul Labs says it will 'fully cooperate' with FDA investigation
San Francisco-based JUUL Labs Inc. said Tuesday it will "fully cooperate" with a U.S. Food and Drug Administration warning letter that alleges the company is making advertising claims for its e-cigarettes without FDA authorization.