Mom of 3 put into medically-induced coma with severe lung condition after vaping

A mother of three said she spent nearly a month in the hospital and was put into a medically-induced coma after falling critically ill — and doctors suspect her daily vaping habit was to blame.

General Mills issues nationwide recall for Gold Medal flour due to E. Coli risk

General Mills has issued a nationwide recall on five-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour due to the risk of a potentially deadly form of E. coli, the company and U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced.

‘We’re just in awe:’ Preschooler diagnosed with autism and leukemia within 3 months beats the odds

Simon McKenzie was a bubbly 2-year-old in June 2017, capable of counting to 20 and eager to sing nursery rhymes. By September, Simon’s parents noticed that their son wasn’t the same vibrant, extroverted child.

California to spend $20M on campaign to warn public about vaping dangers

California will spend $20 million on a public awareness campaign about the dangers of vaping nicotine and cannabis products and step up efforts to halt the sale of illicit products amid a rise in vaping-related illnesses.

Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy
video

The company that made billions selling the prescription painkiller oxycontin has filed for bankruptcy.

New York moves to enact statewide flavored e-cigarette ban

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid growing health concerns connected to vaping, especially among young people.

US health experts back treatment for kids with peanut allergy

Government experts on Friday backed an experimental treatment for children with peanut allergies that could become the first federally approved option for preventing life-threatening reactions.

FDA looking into possible carcinogen found in Zantac, other heartburn medications

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it is looking into a trace amount of cancer-causing chemicals found in heartburn medications such as Zantac.

‘Human error’ during surgery results in girl losing thumb, having it replaced with her big toe

A 17-year-old Australian girl who dreamed of becoming a professional cricket player had those dreams dashed when a botched surgery resulted in her having her thumb replaced with her big toe.

Dallas health department head concerned about flavored e-cigs
video

Dr. Philip Huang, the head of the Dallas County health department, returns to Good Day to talk about the latest on vaping. Over the next several weeks, the FDA will create guidelines to get rid of every e-cigarette flavor except tobacco.

Delaware woman who didn't know she was pregnant gives birth in bathroom

A Delaware woman who thought she couldn't have children says she unexpectedly gave birth in the bathroom without showing any symptoms before delivering.