Possible weight loss treatment that doesn’t require eating less shows promise, study finds
A new potential weight loss treatment could provide many of the benefits of GLP-1 medications while avoiding some of the potential risks that come with eating less.
A new potential weight loss treatment could provide many of the benefits of GLP-1 medications while avoiding some of the potential risks that come with eating less.
Doctors, experts issue updated advice on flu, COVID shots: What to know
Leading medical organizations have issued updated guidance urging Americans to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 this fall.
Leading medical organizations have issued updated guidance urging Americans to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 this fall.
Teen dies from brain-eating amoeba just days after Louisiana child's death
A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana.
A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana.
Recalled weight loss products are tainted with toxic substance, FDA says
A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”
A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”
7 new dementia risk factors revealed — including one millions struggle with
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Bay Area dengue cases rise to 33 as mosquito spraying ramps up
Locally acquired dengue fever cases in the Bay Area have climbed to 33, prompting mosquito control agencies in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties to ramp up surveillance, inspections and spraying, according to the Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA).
Locally acquired dengue fever cases in the Bay Area have climbed to 33, prompting mosquito control agencies in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties to ramp up surveillance, inspections and spraying, according to the Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA).
Artificial sweetener linked to higher risk of cardiovascular events
Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were linked to a higher risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event, a new study finds.
Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were linked to a higher risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event, a new study finds.
Tampa woman warns of fentanyl dangers after losing husband and stepson in less than a year
A Tampa woman is sharing her story after losing her husband and stepson to fentanyl overdoses less than a year apart.
A Tampa woman is sharing her story after losing her husband and stepson to fentanyl overdoses less than a year apart.
Cyclospora research projects shuttered as US cases climb
The United States Department of Agriculture is shuttering two of their research projects used to study cyclospora, the foodborne parasite that has infected thousands of Americans in 20 states over the summer.
The United States Department of Agriculture is shuttering two of their research projects used to study cyclospora, the foodborne parasite that has infected thousands of Americans in 20 states over the summer.
Brain-eating amoeba leaves NC teen critically injured
A North Carolina teenager is in critical condition after contracting a rare brain‑eating amoeba, state health officials said.
A North Carolina teenager is in critical condition after contracting a rare brain‑eating amoeba, state health officials said.
North Carolina warns mobile petting zoo visitors of rabies exposure after baby goats test positive
North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.
North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.
Walmart agrees to pay $50M settlement over allegations its pharmacies filled illegal opioid prescriptions
Walmart has agreed to pay a $50 million settlement over allegations its pharmacies were illegally filling thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.
Walmart has agreed to pay a $50 million settlement over allegations its pharmacies were illegally filling thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.
Cardiac arrest survivor reunites with St. Petersburg first responders
Michael Warner had done the St. Anthony’s Triathlon nearly 10 times before, but this year’s race in April was different.
Michael Warner had done the St. Anthony’s Triathlon nearly 10 times before, but this year’s race in April was different.
University of Georgia study links legal marijuana use to fewer sick days
Legalizing medical marijuana reduces health-related job absences, according to a University of Georgia study.
Legalizing medical marijuana reduces health-related job absences, according to a University of Georgia study.
Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults
A new Brown University-led study found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine Shingrix had a 24% lower relative risk of a dementia diagnosis over four years than those who were not vaccinated.
A new Brown University-led study found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine Shingrix had a 24% lower relative risk of a dementia diagnosis over four years than those who were not vaccinated.
Lettuce-linked cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to 3 more states
The largest foodborne outbreak of its kind in history has expanded, with three additional states now reporting cases of cyclosporiasis linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.
The largest foodborne outbreak of its kind in history has expanded, with three additional states now reporting cases of cyclosporiasis linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.
FDA approves updated COVID vaccines targeting XFG ‘Stratus’ variant
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi for the 2026-27 season.
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi for the 2026-27 season.
2 airport workers dead after malaria cases alarm officials at major travel hub
Two employees died after contracting a rare form of malaria linked to mosquitoes at a major German travel hub.
Two employees died after contracting a rare form of malaria linked to mosquitoes at a major German travel hub.
General Mills ditches artificial dye from Lucky Charms, Trix
General Mills announced it is dropping synthetic food dyes in its cereals, swapping them for natural alternatives to keep its products colorful.
General Mills announced it is dropping synthetic food dyes in its cereals, swapping them for natural alternatives to keep its products colorful.
Florida Cyclosporiasis cases rise to 486: Here’s a county-by-county breakdown
Florida cases of Cyclosporiasis continue to rise, with new data from state health officials showing an increase of nearly 30 cases as of Aug. 22, 2026.
Florida cases of Cyclosporiasis continue to rise, with new data from state health officials showing an increase of nearly 30 cases as of Aug. 22, 2026.