National suicide hotline may become a three-digit number
National leaders are moving forward with a three-digit hotline for suicide prevention using 988.
YMCA Live Strong program celebrates young survivor's graduation
Sam Young is used to overcoming challenges. The 6th-grader from Hillsborough County has beat cancer twice
Lawsuit claims mold made some MacDill living quarters unsafe
A week after five families filed lawsuits in federal court, more military families are coming forward with concerns and demands for
Terminally ill young man, 20, selflessly dedicates final days to paying it forward
A young man who is the only person in the U.S. to reach stage four of an aggressive and rare form of brain cancer has dedicated his final days to helping others.
Revolutionary discovery about plants’ DNA could help scientists slow aging in humans
Many trees live to be thousands of years old — could their DNA hold the secret to slowing the human aging process?
Disney warns that ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ contains scenes that could trigger seizures
Disney issued a warning for viewers with photosensitive epilepsy that certain fight scenes in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" might cause seizures.
Pinellas sets rules for medical marijuana in schools; others to follow
Students who are prescribed medical marijuana will soon be able to be given their medication, in smokeless form, on a school campus.
Medical school boom brings top technology, talent to Tampa Bay area
The new Nova Southeastern University Florida, Dr. Kiran Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine is open, just on the Clearwater side of the Courtney Campbell Causeway. And the new University of South Florida medical school will open in downtown Tampa early next year.
Free flu-shot clinics available for Hillsborough County students
After a late-season warning that they would not be able to offer the typical in-school flu shots, Hillsborough County is now offering free evening flu-shot clinics for students.
CDC: Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to some Fresh Express salad kits
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections that have been linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kit, and the CDC is urging anyone who may have purchased one of the salad kits to throw it away.
FDA warns of carcinogen found in diabetes drugs outside of US
An official from the Food and Drug Administration issued a statement announcing that impurities were found in a diabetes drug outside of the United States.
Florida mother, father and teenage son all fighting cancer at the same time
A father, mother and their 17-year-old son are all battling different forms of cancer at the same time. They say they are relying on their faith to keep going.
Lesbian couple 1st to carry baby in both of their wombs through ‘shared motherhood’ treatment
A British lesbian couple has become the first in the world to carry a baby in both their wombs.
‘Healing PTSD’ stamp created by U.S. Postal Service to raise money for veterans
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a new fundraiser stamp to benefit veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The language of Mr. Rogers continues to connect adults and children
More than 50 years after his first episode, the life and teachings of Mr. Rogers are as relevant as ever.
Essential oils often used in diffusing devices can be harmful to cats and dogs
Essential oils and diffusing devices are popular holiday gifts, but many people don't realize the harm that they can cause to cats and dogs in the home.
Concussions may increase suicide risk in high school athletes, study finds
A history of sports-related concussions may increase high school athletes' risk of suicide, according to new research out of the University of Texas School of Public Health.
FDA reminds consumers that most CBD products are not approved by the agency and could be harmful
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that most CBD products are not approved by the agency and could be harmful.
Boy, 9, runs 120 miles and raises more than $65K for children with cancer
Matteo Lambert has ran 120 miles in 35 races across the U.S. and Canada and raised $65,500 for children with cancer.
Potentially deadly bacteria such as E.coli found in 9 out of 10 make-up bags
A warning for make-up lovers.