Mystery virus sends young Houston-area man into organ failure

“At first, I just thought it was a flu and cough, that's what we went in for. And then doctors were doing their tests, and then they came in saying, ‘we need to get you to the hospital now,’" Jacob says.

Get ready for 'rough' pollen season this year, allergist warns

Those who suffer from allergies know all too well their impact on sleep, daytime alertness and overall function.

Arizona boy hospitalized twice before death in state care

The Maricopa County medical examiner’s report listed the boy's cause of death as complications of Type 1 diabetes, including the serious complication known as ketoacidosis.

Oregon licenses first 'facilitators' to accompany clients taking magic mushrooms

These "facilitators" will accompany clients wishing to take the so-called magic mushrooms, and their licensing is a major next step in the state's experiment with psilocybin.

Driver of deadly crash resulting in nitric acid spill on I-10 near Tucson had a .31% BAC, authorities say

The driver who authorities say caused a deadly semi-truck crash that resulted in a nitric acid spill on I-10 near Tucson on Feb. 14 was found to have a .31% blood alcohol concentration.

Mississippi must allow religious exemption for childhood vaccines, judge orders

Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.

Abortion opponents urge Supreme Court to allow limits on abortion drug

Supreme Court justices are considering a request from the Biden administration and a New York-based drug company that manufactures the abortion drug mifepristone to delay lower-court rulings restricting its use.

Drug-resistant 'superbugs' found in 40% of supermarket meat products, study says

Multidrug-resistant E. coli were found in chicken, turkey, beef, and pork products chosen at random from supermarkets in 2020, according to a Spanish study.

Damar Hamlin medically cleared to resume playing in NFL, Bills GM says

Damar Hamlin participated in the Buffalo Bills voluntary workout program, which began Monday. The 24-year-old collapsed on the field after making a routine tackle in a Jan. 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

New mRNA cancer vaccine helps cut risk of melanoma recurrence by nearly half, trial finds

A clinical trial from researchers finds that the new experimental vaccine combined with immunotherapy helped lower the chances of melanoma recurring or causing death.

Arizona non-profit helps single parents facing cancer
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April is National Volunteer Month, and there are many organizations in the Phoenix area where people can donate their time. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more on a local non-profit that is dedicated to helping single-parent families, in their time of utmost need.

Community Cares: Special event to raise money for Scottsdale hospital's NICU
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The NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) at HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea serves thousands of families a year by caring for babies born prematurely, or babies that need extra medical attention. On May 3, a special event is set to take place to raise money for the department. FOX 10's Anita Roman has more, in this week's edition of Community Cares.