Christina Applegate investigating breast implant illness after MS misdiagnosis

Christina Applegate is searching for answers after her MS misdiagnosis and is now investigating whether breast implant illness could be behind her ongoing health struggles.

COVID-era testing method could help identify obesity, asthma, other health conditions

Health researchers are taking a lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic and showing how it can be used to track chronic disease and health behaviors, as well as demographic and socioeconomic conditions. 

Hillsborough County unanimously approves ban on synthetic kratom compound 7-OH

Hillsborough County leaders voted unanimously Tuesday to enact local restrictions and ban a potent synthetic compound found in certain kratom products.

How dropping temperatures could impact Tampa area's record dengue spread

An incoming cold front could temporarily suppress the aggressive insects driving Florida's historic dengue fever outbreak, though health experts warn only freezing temperatures can stop transmission.

How to navigate Thanksgiving dinner on a GLP-1

Balanced portions can help people taking GLP-1s enjoy Thanksgiving while limiting digestive discomfort.

GLP-1 drugs getting new labels warning of rare vision-loss condition

All GLP-1 drugs, which include popular brands like Ozempic and Wegovy, will soon carry new labels warning people taking the medications about a possible side effect that could lead to permanent vision loss. 

Blood sugar spikes could hinge on the order you eat your food, study suggests

A simple change to the order in which you eat could help blunt blood sugar spikes, new research suggests, but experts say it's not necessarily a "quick fix."

Ice cream recall upgraded to highest risk level over Listeria concerns

Gelato sold in nine states and Washington, DC, has been recalled and upgraded to the highest risk level because of Listeria contamination.

Energy drinks linked to heart attacks in young adults in new AHA study findings

A new American Heart Association report links caffeinated energy drinks and pre-workout supplements to serious heart conditions in young adults, with federal health data connecting the products to cardiac arrests and heart attacks across the country.

Type 2 diabetes patients 21 times more likely to achieve remission with intensive lifestyle changes

A strict routine combining a low-calorie diet with supervised strength and aerobic training helped more than half of younger adults reverse type 2 diabetes within six months, according to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health - Americas.

The cost of caring for a loved one is surging – and families are feeling the strain

Family caregivers are shelling out more than $11,000 a year on average to care for loved ones, consuming nearly a third of their household income, according to a new study.