Ana Torrea

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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- In January 2020, Lynn Horton lost her son, Zachary, to an accidental drug overdose. "It's hard for me to even explain, Zach was our only child and he was our life..." " Lynn said. "It's like you don't even know what to do. The lost it is just so significant."Zach was 19 years old at the time and had just graduated from Clovis North High School in 2019. Lynn remembers her son as funny, compassionate, and handsome. The grief of losing him left her feeling lonely and isolated.

1 week ago | abc30.com | Ana Torrea

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Saving lives and saving lungs. "This is a 3D navigational bronchoscopy platform that allows us to biopsy the lungs, especially in very small lung nodules," says Dr. Catalin Nicola. "It allows us to diagnose lung cancer in its early stages."Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women in the U.S.The American Cancer Society says the disease accounts for about 1 in 5 of all cancer deaths.

1 week ago | abc30.com | Ana Torrea

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Whether it's shooting hoops or scoring a goal, staying active is not just good for your body; it's also good for your mind. "It's about keeping them busy and keeping them busy in the right way," said Dr. Mitul Patel, a Pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente in Fresno. A study from the British Journal of Sports Medicine showed that engaging in physical activity, especially being part of a team, can help fend off childhood mental illness.

1 week ago | abc30.com | Ana Torrea

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Turning pain into action. It's been eight years since Rob Vasquez was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome. "It's been a long journey," said Cheryl Vasquez, Rob's wife. "For him, for our family and such loving friends."In January 2017, Rob felt weak in his legs and had a tingling sensation in his mouth. These are symptoms of the condition. "I didn't know what was going on," said Vasquez. Then weeks later, when Rob tried getting out of bed, he fell to the floor.

2 weeks ago | abc30.com | Ana Torrea

MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) -- What started out as an idea is now an interactive book that allows kids to step into an adventure, while also teaching kids about epilepsy. "When we think about what we can be doing to really and meaningfully support these kids with epilepsy, naturally to me, it's like, 'Well, let's help their friends and peers in class better understand what's happening." said Susie Harder, the author and Authorable CEO.