Health

A Colorado teenager suffered cardiac arrest during a breast implant procedure in August and is now severely brain-damaged, according to her family, who filed a lawsuit against her plastic surgeon and nurse last week.

An Eagle Rock church is giving an impressive gift to thousands of low-income SoCal families this Christmas.

Seven people across five states have developed listeria infections, resulting in one death, and the CDC believes the outbreak stems from bulk hard-boiled eggs distributed to food service providers nationwide.

More than two dozen people from 13 states were reported to be infected with multi-drug-resistant infections, with the outbreak being linked to puppies purchased from pet stores, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

Chili pepper may be good for a lot more than spicing up your cooking. A new Italian study found that consuming chili pepper four or more times a week reduces risk of death from all causes, but especially risk of death from heart attack or stroke.

It was called “landmark legislation” and a “Christmas miracle.” Sgt. 1st Class Richard Stayskal calls it a relief.

A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.

"My baby took his last chemo crying with a smile on his face!!!! God blessed my family!" his mother wrote on Facebook.

Los Angeles County health officials said Monday they have confirmed three cases of measles in non-residents who passed through Los Angeles International Airport, possibly exposing other people.

According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, six children in Texas have died due to flu-related causes since the flu season has begun. 

Marisabel Figueroa was told her daughter Kaitlyn — who was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old — would never be able to communicate. And Kaitlyn never uttered a word until this year.