Son donates kidney to save mother; nearly 20 years later they thrive
More than 90,000 people are waiting for kidney donations and one mother and son are thriving after he donated his kidney for her nearly 20 years ago.
More than 90,000 people are waiting for kidney donations and one mother and son are thriving after he donated his kidney for her nearly 20 years ago.
Breast cancer breakthrough: AI predicts a third of cases prior to diagnosis in mammography study
Artificial intelligence predicted one-third of breast cancer cases prior to diagnosis in a new study from Norway. Experts weigh in on how this could impact the future of cancer care.
Artificial intelligence predicted one-third of breast cancer cases prior to diagnosis in a new study from Norway. Experts weigh in on how this could impact the future of cancer care.
A third of chocolate products have 'concerning levels' of heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
The National Confectioners Association said in response that both chocolate and cocoa “are safe to eat and can be enjoyed as treats as they have been for centuries."
The National Confectioners Association said in response that both chocolate and cocoa “are safe to eat and can be enjoyed as treats as they have been for centuries."
National Drug Prescription Take Back Day: Prevent dangerous prescription drugs from reaching the wrong hands
Saturday's National Drug Prescription Take Back Day is a way to help prevent potentially dangerous prescription drugs from landing in the wrong hands.
Saturday's National Drug Prescription Take Back Day is a way to help prevent potentially dangerous prescription drugs from landing in the wrong hands.
Maryland man thriving one month after pioneering pig heart transplant
One month after a Maryland man received an experimental pig heart transplant, the patient is doing well and shows no sign of infection or rejection of the organ, doctors say.
One month after a Maryland man received an experimental pig heart transplant, the patient is doing well and shows no sign of infection or rejection of the organ, doctors say.
Parents donate late infant son's organs to save lives: 'We don't want nobody to feel this pain'
A Georgia couple, Courtney and Tyler Pollock, are using their heartbreaking loss to make a difference by donating the organs of their infant son, Judge Theo, who passed away at the age of 4 months.
A Georgia couple, Courtney and Tyler Pollock, are using their heartbreaking loss to make a difference by donating the organs of their infant son, Judge Theo, who passed away at the age of 4 months.
Study: Mediterranean diet could help burn belly fat, muscle loss caused by aging
Combining the diet with exercise can cause 'clinically meaningful' changes in body composition, research shows
Combining the diet with exercise can cause 'clinically meaningful' changes in body composition, research shows
CDC issues alert over high RSV vaccine demand
RSV is a cold-like nuisance for most people, and not as well-known as the flu but packs hospitals every winter.
RSV is a cold-like nuisance for most people, and not as well-known as the flu but packs hospitals every winter.
Mary Lou Retton leaves hospital after life-threatening health scare: ‘Mom is home’
The former Olympic gymnast returned home after her battle with a rare form of pneumonia.
The former Olympic gymnast returned home after her battle with a rare form of pneumonia.
Injuries in marching band are as common as in other sports, experts say
Band members most often presented with ankle and knee injuries, but 6% of injuries are reported as mild head trauma, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports.
Band members most often presented with ankle and knee injuries, but 6% of injuries are reported as mild head trauma, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports.
Health Watch: CVS pulling some medicine, 'toddler milk' report
Dr. Mike stops by FOX 29 to discuss the latest health topics, including CVS pulling some allergy and cold medicines from the shelves, and a report that claims 'toddler milk' has no nutritional benefits.
Dr. Mike stops by FOX 29 to discuss the latest health topics, including CVS pulling some allergy and cold medicines from the shelves, and a report that claims 'toddler milk' has no nutritional benefits.
University of Utah gymnast retires amid alleged 'verbal and emotional abuse' from coach
A member of the University of Utah women's gymnastics team announced her retirement from the sport and withdrawal from the school on Friday.
A member of the University of Utah women's gymnastics team announced her retirement from the sport and withdrawal from the school on Friday.
CVS Health pulls some cough-and-cold treatments with ingredient deemed ineffective by doctors
CVS Health is pulling from its drugstore shelves some cough-and-cold treatments that contain an ingredient that has been deemed ineffective by doctors and researchers.
CVS Health is pulling from its drugstore shelves some cough-and-cold treatments that contain an ingredient that has been deemed ineffective by doctors and researchers.
So-called toddler milks are unregulated and unnecessary, pediatrician group says
The American Academy of Pediatrics says the products often contain high amounts of added sugar and salt. A trade group for the manufacturers of the products says the drinks could fill nutritional gaps.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says the products often contain high amounts of added sugar and salt. A trade group for the manufacturers of the products says the drinks could fill nutritional gaps.
CVS pulls popular cold medicines from store shelves
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.
Family rescues pig stranded 2 miles offshore in Hawaii
The rescue operation lasted nearly an hour.
The rescue operation lasted nearly an hour.
What you need to know about vision loss, how to show support for visually impaired
There are over 2 billion people globally who have a visual impairment.
There are over 2 billion people globally who have a visual impairment.
FDA bans sale of Vuse Alto menthol e-cigarettes, citing health risks for teens
British American Tobacco (BAT), the parent company of Reynolds said it would challenge the FDA ban in court.
British American Tobacco (BAT), the parent company of Reynolds said it would challenge the FDA ban in court.
FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
First signs of gloomy winter weather can trigger seasonal depression, seasonal affective disorder
Treatment methods for season depression include light boxes, sitting in sunlight when possible and getting physical activity.
Treatment methods for season depression include light boxes, sitting in sunlight when possible and getting physical activity.