Tampa woman creates 'The Color of Wellness' magazine to increase healthcare access
"The Color of Wellness" is a magazine with African American-focused health, wellness and lifestyle education. The outlet was founded two year ago by a former nurse after seeing statistics about how the pandemic disproportionately impacted minority communities.
Kirstie Alley died after battle with colon cancer, rep reveals
"Cheers" star and iconic Hollywood actress Kirstie Alley has died after a battle with colon cancer, her rep confirmed with PEOPLE. She was 71.
Tampa walk brings awareness to Huntington’s disease
On Saturday, more than 100 people spent the day pounding the pavement to raise awareness about Huntington's disease and the need for a cure.
Doctors tracking rise in cases from new omicron subvariants
Several new omicron subvariants that have emerged are closely being monitored by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local doctors.
US flu season worsens as 44 states report high activity, CDC says
The U.S. flu season keeps getting worse. Health officials say 7.5% of outpatient medical visits last week were due to flu-like illnesses.
FDA likely to end blanket ban on sexually active gay, bisexual men donating blood
Currently, federal regulations prohibit blood banks from accepting donations from men who have had sex with men within the last three months
Woman widowed on Thanksgiving after husband catches fire while getting care at Tennessee hospital
While health care staff were attempting to revive Bobby Ray Stark after his blood pressure dropped, the defibrillator “blew up” and flames erupted over his body, his wife said.
New Alzheimer's therapy appears to slow cognitive decline, giving hope to many impacted by the disease
Alzheimer's disease directly impacts about 580,000 Floridians, and there's a promising new therapy that appears to slow cognitive decline, especially for patients in the early stage.
Potatoes 'can be part of healthy diet,' help with weight loss, study says
The study found that participants who ate a diet rich in beans and potatoes — based on their personalized caloric needs — experienced reduced insulin resistance and weight loss.
WHO and CDC: Measles a threat to millions of children as vaccinations decline
The agencies said measles vaccination coverage has steadily declined since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, a record high of nearly 40 million children missed a measles vaccine dose: 25 million children missed their first dose and an additional 14.7 million children missed their second dose.
Florida seniors have the worst medical debt in the US, report says
Inflation is crushing the wallets of millions of Americans, but seniors on a fixed income are feeling the brunt of it as they pay medical bills.
Routine check-up helps save Trinity teen's life from rare heart disease
A routine check-up at the pediatrician likely saved a Trinity teen's life. Gavin Hughes, 14, had no idea a rare heart disease lurked inside him, but his doctor's keen ear knew something wasn't right.
‘Very worrisome’: Sperm quality is declining faster than expected, study suggests
Researchers said that after around the year 2000, the rate of decline in the quality of sperm and sperm count in male patients accelerated.
WHO renames monkeypox as 'mpox,' citing racism concerns
The World Health Organization said it was concerned by the “racist and stigmatizing language” that arose after monkeypox spread to more than 100 countries.
Bird flu latest: Another 1.8 million chickens to be killed on Nebraska farm
The outbreak has already prompted the slaughter of more than 50 million birds nationwide -- and it continues to spread.
YMCA Turkey Gobble returns for 8th year to benefit cancer survivors
In Tampa, an annual special run was held to benefit cancer survivors and their families around the Bay Area.
Moffitt Cancer Center on cutting edge of new treatment that could save lives of advanced melanoma patients
A new type of immunotherapy is expected to save the lives of patients with the disease when no other treatments work.
Indiana doctor who provided abortion drugs to 10-year-old rape victim defends actions in court
An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
American Academy of Pediatrics urges Biden administration to declare emergency over 'unprecedented' RSV surge
Children's Hospital Association says system is 'stretched to its limit' due to flu, RSV
Carnival Cruise Line brings back COVID-19 protocols in Australia
The move came after hundreds of passengers were infected on the Majestic Princess.