CDC reports record high ER visits for tick bites: What Bay Area doctors say you need to watch for this summer
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a record number of visits to the emergency room for tick bites in April, the highest since 2017.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a record number of visits to the emergency room for tick bites in April, the highest since 2017.
Doctors warn about summer tick bites
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a record number of visits to the emergency room for tick bites in April, the highest since 2017. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a record number of visits to the emergency room for tick bites in April, the highest since 2017. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
Is your sunscreen safe? What doctors say about the new EWG rankings
The Environmental Working Group evaluated more than 2,700 sunscreen products in its latest annual safety and efficacy study, issuing approval ratings to 550 of them.
The Environmental Working Group evaluated more than 2,700 sunscreen products in its latest annual safety and efficacy study, issuing approval ratings to 550 of them.
Kennedy fires heads of preventive health screening task force
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy notified two leaders of a health screening task force that they were being removed from their appointments immediately, years before the end of their terms.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy notified two leaders of a health screening task force that they were being removed from their appointments immediately, years before the end of their terms.
Vanessa Trump reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Vanessa Trump revealed Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has started a treatment plan.
Vanessa Trump revealed Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has started a treatment plan.
From snack foods to seasonings: The products pulled after dry milk recall
The list of snack foods, frozen pizzas, and other food products that have been linked to a powdered milk recall keeps getting longer. Two federal agencies have identified approximately two dozen products that used the recalled dairy products and are working to see if there are any other potentially contaminated products out there.
The list of snack foods, frozen pizzas, and other food products that have been linked to a powdered milk recall keeps getting longer. Two federal agencies have identified approximately two dozen products that used the recalled dairy products and are working to see if there are any other potentially contaminated products out there.
Planet Fitness free summer pass returns for teens: What to know
Planet Fitness is bringing back its free Summer Pass, giving teens ages 14-19 free gym access. Here’s what to know.
Planet Fitness is bringing back its free Summer Pass, giving teens ages 14-19 free gym access. Here’s what to know.
Ybor City crash survivor reunites with medical team, first responders who saved his life: 'A walking miracle'
A survivor of last year’s deadly Ybor City crash is sharing his story of recovery and gratitude six months after doctors feared he might never wake up.
A survivor of last year’s deadly Ybor City crash is sharing his story of recovery and gratitude six months after doctors feared he might never wake up.
Colorado reports adult death linked to hantavirus
Colorado health officials reported that the person who died from hantavirus wasn’t linked to the recent outbreak aboard a cruise ship.
Colorado health officials reported that the person who died from hantavirus wasn’t linked to the recent outbreak aboard a cruise ship.
Heart disease may start in the womb, new study finds
Heart disease during pregnancy may be tied to worse heart health in offspring decades later. Here’s what to know.
Heart disease during pregnancy may be tied to worse heart health in offspring decades later. Here’s what to know.
How does Ebola spread? What to know as Congo outbreak worsens
A rare type of Ebola is spreading in Congo, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of cases already reported. Here’s what to know about the Bundibugyo virus.
A rare type of Ebola is spreading in Congo, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of cases already reported. Here’s what to know about the Bundibugyo virus.
Bay Area first responders graduate from mental health program aimed at helping their own: 'It's a new tool'
A first-of-its-kind mental health and resiliency program at St. Petersburg College graduated its latest class this week in Clearwater, bringing together officers, deputies and emergency personnel from agencies across the region.
A first-of-its-kind mental health and resiliency program at St. Petersburg College graduated its latest class this week in Clearwater, bringing together officers, deputies and emergency personnel from agencies across the region.
Sexual enhancement supplement recalled over three undeclared drugs
The FDA published the recall by the capsule’s manufacturer, Best Supplements Best Prices, saying that the pills contain three undeclared drugs.
The FDA published the recall by the capsule’s manufacturer, Best Supplements Best Prices, saying that the pills contain three undeclared drugs.
USF researchers weigh in on study linking egg consumption to reduced Alzheimer's risk
While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer's, a new study suggests eggs could help lower your risk of developing the disease.
While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer's, a new study suggests eggs could help lower your risk of developing the disease.
New study: Eggs curbing Alzheimer's
While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer's, a new study suggests eggs could help lower your risk of developing the disease. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer's, a new study suggests eggs could help lower your risk of developing the disease. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
American doctor tests positive in Ebola outbreak that spurred global health emergency
An American doctor is among the hundreds of people who have contracted the rare virus linked to an Ebola outbreak that led the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency over the weekend.
An American doctor is among the hundreds of people who have contracted the rare virus linked to an Ebola outbreak that led the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency over the weekend.
New study shows increase in cruise demand despite recent outbreaks
The demand for vacations going on a cruise remains high, despite recent outbreaks of multiple viruses reported aboard cruise ships this month.
The demand for vacations going on a cruise remains high, despite recent outbreaks of multiple viruses reported aboard cruise ships this month.
Canada confirms 1st positive hantavirus case
Canada’s national health agency confirmed Sunday that one of four Canadians who returned from the cruise ship MV Hondius during a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive.
Canada’s national health agency confirmed Sunday that one of four Canadians who returned from the cruise ship MV Hondius during a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive.
Ebola outbreak in Africa spurs global health emergency declaration
With hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths already reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm about an Ebola disease outbreak by declaring a global health emergency.
With hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths already reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm about an Ebola disease outbreak by declaring a global health emergency.
Ancient Chinese movement shows promise for reducing blood pressure at home, study says
Researchers found that a simple, centuries-old Chinese practice could be almost as effective as some medications in lowering blood pressure.
Researchers found that a simple, centuries-old Chinese practice could be almost as effective as some medications in lowering blood pressure.