Facing a 50-Minute drive? How Tampa Bay doctors are fighting Florida’s maternity care deserts
Driving an hour away to the hospital due to lack of access to maternity care is a reality for pregnant women as a new report out shows fewer hospitals are delivering babies.
Driving an hour away to the hospital due to lack of access to maternity care is a reality for pregnant women as a new report out shows fewer hospitals are delivering babies.
Robotic pets show positive outcomes in new dementia care clinical study through Sarasota Memorial Hospital
A clinical trial involving robotic pets and elderly adults hospitalized with dementia showed far-reaching impacts.
A clinical trial involving robotic pets and elderly adults hospitalized with dementia showed far-reaching impacts.
Blood test could predict what age Alzheimer's symptoms will start, new study suggests
A blood test could reveal at what age a person will see symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease before they happen, according to a new study.
A blood test could reveal at what age a person will see symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease before they happen, according to a new study.
Morning chair-based exercises helping seniors at Oak Tree Manor
The day begins with exercises for the 60-some senior residents that live at Oak Tree Manor.
The day begins with exercises for the 60-some senior residents that live at Oak Tree Manor.
Bayer proposes $7.25B plan to settle Roundup cancer lawsuits
Bayer is proposing a $7.25 billion plan to settle thousands of lawsuits claiming its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer.
Bayer is proposing a $7.25 billion plan to settle thousands of lawsuits claiming its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer.
Some Humana Medicare Advantage plans will be out of network for Moffitt Cancer Center starting in July
Moffitt Cancer Center is now out of reach for many with Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans, and it will soon be the same for Humana Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans.
Moffitt Cancer Center is now out of reach for many with Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans, and it will soon be the same for Humana Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans.
Florida law to require EKG screenings for high school athletes: Here's when it goes into effect
Doctors in Tampa Bay are emphasizing the importance of pediatric heart health, as a new Florida law aims to help prevent sudden cardiac arrests.
Doctors in Tampa Bay are emphasizing the importance of pediatric heart health, as a new Florida law aims to help prevent sudden cardiac arrests.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Christy Carlson Romano, former Disney star, reveals positive cancer screening results
Christy Carlson Romano shared in an emotional video on Tuesday that she received positive results from a recent cancer screening and plans to undergo a PET scan.
Christy Carlson Romano shared in an emotional video on Tuesday that she received positive results from a recent cancer screening and plans to undergo a PET scan.
Bay Area business mogul killed in DUI crash saves four lives through organ donation
A Tampa woman is channeling profound loss into a message for the community after her father was killed in a crash authorities say involved an impaired driver.
A Tampa woman is channeling profound loss into a message for the community after her father was killed in a crash authorities say involved an impaired driver.
Firefighters past and present urged to register with the CDC's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer
Due to the nature of the job, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says firefighters have a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer. The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is working to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer and is asking firefighters past and present to join the NFR.
Due to the nature of the job, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says firefighters have a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer. The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is working to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer and is asking firefighters past and present to join the NFR.
Bay Area doctors explain how to reduce colon cancer risk after James Van Der Beek’s death
Doctors are warning patients that colon cancer is on the rise in people under 55.
Doctors are warning patients that colon cancer is on the rise in people under 55.
Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare 'pirate disease,' researchers warn
Researchers are raising flags about GLP-1 weight-loss medications potentially increasing the risk of a rare disease.
Researchers are raising flags about GLP-1 weight-loss medications potentially increasing the risk of a rare disease.
Florida dad's plea goes TikTok-viral in search of stem cell donor for son
Juan Uribe is a father looking for a stem cell donor to match with his 15-year-old son, Max.
Juan Uribe is a father looking for a stem cell donor to match with his 15-year-old son, Max.
Florida man regains voice to surprise wife after both survive cancer: 'I love you'
For one couple in Florida, the phrase "in sickness and in health" is no longer just a line from their wedding vows.
For one couple in Florida, the phrase "in sickness and in health" is no longer just a line from their wedding vows.
Man attempts to forage for food for a full year, shows Eckerd students how to join
Robin Greenfield is an environmentalist and author who teaches others how to forage for food and part of his goal is to inspire others to start doing their own research to forage food.
Robin Greenfield is an environmentalist and author who teaches others how to forage for food and part of his goal is to inspire others to start doing their own research to forage food.
CDC issues urgent travel alert as virus outbreak hits exclusive sunny islands destination
A group of exclusive sunny islands are on alert as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an urgent warning of a virus outbreak.
A group of exclusive sunny islands are on alert as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an urgent warning of a virus outbreak.
What’s the difference between dialing 911, 311, 211? Officials break it down
Three digits can have a massive impact, but knowing which one to dial can make all the difference when you need help.
Three digits can have a massive impact, but knowing which one to dial can make all the difference when you need help.
Colorectal cancer: Symptoms and what causes it
Colon cancer and rectal cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is rising among U.S. adults under the age of 50. Here are the symptoms and factors that could increase the risk of developing it.
Colon cancer and rectal cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is rising among U.S. adults under the age of 50. Here are the symptoms and factors that could increase the risk of developing it.
Amazon Pharmacy to expand same-day prescription delivery to 4,500 US cities
Amazon is expanding its same-day prescription delivery service to nearly 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026.
Amazon is expanding its same-day prescription delivery service to nearly 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026.