American Cancer Society finds biggest one-year drop in U.S. cancer death rate

Researchers on Wednesday reported the largest-ever one-year decline in the U.S. cancer death rate, a drop they credited to advances in lung-tumor treatments.

Dry January: Challenge encourages people to take a break from drinking
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After an overindulgent holiday season, many people take part in a Dry January to reset for the new year. George Kook, the director of the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, joins Good Day live from Maryland. He said for some it's a way to lose weight and for others it leads to more energy, better sleep and spending less.

Couple married 64 years dies within hours of each other, holding hands

Bill Schafrath, 88, and his wife Nancy, 85, died within five hours of each other in Wooster, Ohio, and held hands until the end, according to local media.

Well-wishers cheer as Akron teen rings hospital's bell to mark end of chemo

A teen from Akron, Ohio, celebrated his final round of chemotherapy on January 2 after undergoing three-and-a-half years of treatment for leukemia.

Hometown Hero: Pat Widhalm

On January 12, 2016, Pat Widhalm had heart surgery. During the procedure, he had a stroke.

Dr. Oz shares his System 20 plan for weight loss
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If you are again promising to change your life for the better, remember the number 20. Dr. Oz says you can start 2020 by losing 20 pounds and cutting the risk of disease by 20%.

Child Death Investigation
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Coppell child's death is under investigation. He possibly contracted the flu.

Mental Health Resolutions
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A new year means an opportunity to change your outlook on life; Dr. Gary Malone is a psychiatrist with Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. He shares several ways you can improve your mental health in 2020.

Denton County reports 1st flu-related death of the season

Denton County Public Health has reported the county’s first flu-related death of the 2019-20 season.

Coppell 10-year-old dies after contracting the flu

The Dallas County health department is working to determine if a 10-year-old Coppell boy died from the flu.

US health officials will ban most flavored e-cigarettes - but with major exceptions

Health officials in the U.S. will ban most flavored e-cigarettes popular with underage teenagers, but with major exceptions that still benefit manufacturers, retailers and adults.

Judge denies request to keep North Texas baby on life support

A judge on Thursday denied the extension of a restraining order keeping a North Texas baby on life support at Cook Children’s Medical Center.