Bride-to-be spent planned wedding day on ventilator before dying of COVID-19

Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.

Mountain rescues drop following trail closures in Phoenix
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During the hot summer months, hiking becomes extremely dangerous, and firefighters are often called to rescue people from trails. However, new data shows rescue numbers are down, after Phoenix approved a pilot program to close trails when it gets too hot. FOX 10 spoke with Phoenix Fire Captain Rob McDade about the numbers.

Runner plans marathon fundraiser for Shepherd Center

A Colorado man is training to run his first-ever marathon, and using the experience to raise money for the Atlanta hospital he says saved his life.

K-pop stars BTS talk climate change, COVID-19 vaccines in UN speech

Korean pop stars BTS addressed the United Nations Tuesday to advocate for COVID-19 vaccines and urge action to fight climate change.

Scientists make progress on poison ivy vaccine, report says

According to Scientific American, scientists at the University of Mississippi and Hapten Sciences are "proceeding with a compound called PDC-APB" to be injected once every year or two to prevent the poison plant's effects.

SFO first U.S. airport to mandate vaccinations for all employees

All workers at San Francisco International Airport must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective immediately, airport officials and San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Tuesday.

Arizona reports dip in new coronavirus cases; pace of deaths rises

The additional 1,934 cases and 71 deaths reported on Sept. 21 increased the state’s pandemic totals to 1,070,757 cases and 19,584 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.

Biden says US 'not seeking a new Cold War' during UN address

President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the U.S. is entering a “new era of diplomacy” during his first address before the U.N. General Assembly.

What life is like as a hospital resident
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There's no shortage of drama on the hit FOX show, "The Resident," each week. FOX 10's Anita Roman looks at what life is like as a hospital resident.

J&J COVID-19 booster 94% effective 2 months after 1st shot, company says

Johnson & Johnson’s booster was found to be 94% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 in the U.S. two months after the first shot, the company said.

Arizona reports 2,020 new COVID-19 cases but no new deaths

Currently, 57.4% of the state’s vaccine-eligible population — or more than 4.1 million people — has been at least partially vaccinated.

Doctors expect more flu cases in 2021; What you need to know to prepare

After a relatively non-existent flu season in 2020, medical experts are expecting more flu cases for 2021. Here's what you need to know to get ready.

George Holliday, man who filmed Rodney King beating by LAPD officers, dies at 61

George Holliday, a plumber who gained local and national fame 30 years ago when he used his video camera to tape the infamous Los Angeles police beating of motorist Rodney King in Lake View Terrace, has died, it was reported Monday.

Biden will get COVID-19 booster shot on camera, White House says

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said there is no specific date set yet for when the president will receive his booster shot, but “he will do so on camera.”

COVID-19 has killed as many Americans as 1918 Spanish flu

COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.

Arizona's flu season: What to expect, how to stay healthy
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The end of summer means flu season is just around the corner in Arizona. Last year, many people were laying low because of COVID-19, but now, people are back to going out to restaurants and events. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen speaks with Dr. Janice Johnston, chief medical officer and co-founder of Redirect Health, on what to expect from the flu season this year, and how to stay healthy.

Medical chat with Dr. Oz: COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5-11
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FOX 10's Troy Hayden and Syleste Rodriguez talk to Dr. Oz about COVID-19 vaccines for children; booster shots for people 65 and over; how the virus is evolving and why the science behind masks is important.