Santa Clara mom and son both battle cancer

It's an emotional holiday season for a Santa Clara family. For years, Cherie Carter and her son, Carter Fulhors, have battled cancer together. But Cherie recently learned she may not have long to live.

Beloved Bay Area WWII veteran and TikTok star "Papa Jake" turns 102

He’s a Bay Area treasure. World War II veteran Jake Larson will mark his 102nd birthday this week. The war hero, and now TikTok star is known across the country and around the globe as “Papa Jake." 

Your dinnertime may come with health risks
video

New research shows an increased risk for diabetes and other health concerns, if you eat dinner late in the evening. Pam Cook talks with Dr. Mike with the Fox Medical Team about the study and how we can improve our chances of staying healthy.

Officials investigate suspected case of bird flu after child drank raw milk

Health officials in Marin County are working with state health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to confirm a case of possible bird flu in a child. On Tuesday, local health officials said the child presented symptoms after drinking raw milk. 

List: New California laws going into effect in 2025

A new year means new laws in California. Here's a look at some of the new laws that will impact your life beginning Jan. 1, 2025.

New California laws going into effect in 2025

New California laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, including one on overdraft fees and several to combat retail theft.

FDA red food dye ban: When it could happen, and what to know

The FDA is reviewing a petition that could ban an artificial food coloring called Red No. 3. Here’s what to know about the petition and the product.

Disney influencer Dominique Brown dies at 34

Dominique Brown, Disney influencer and co-founder of "Black Girl Disney," died after suffering an apparent allergic reaction at a holiday event in Los Angeles last week.

UnitedHealthcare CEO killer search: What we know so far

Efforts to track down the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel expanded over the weekend.

Possible bird flu reported in child in Marin County

Marin County Public Health is reporting a possible case of H5N1, also known as the bird flu, in a child.

High-fructose corn syrup could speed up tumor growth, study suggests

Researchers found that animal subjects that consumed large amounts of food with high-fructose corn syrup were susceptible to accelerated tumor growth in certain types of cancer.

California: Raw milk to be tested for bird flu in six states, USDA says

Raw milk across several states will be tested after an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strain H5N1 in March of this year, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reverses decision to put a time limit on anesthesia

One of the country’s largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia.

Mystery flu-like illness has killed dozens in Congo: What we know

With symptoms including fever and cough, the respiratory disease has affected nearly 380 people, half of them young children.

Study reveals how concussions slow brain activity in high school football players

Researchers gathered data for their study from high school football players to understand the relationship between concussions and its impact on the brain.