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CVS pulls popular cold medicines from store shelves

The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.

October 20, 2023 6:56am EDT
Amazon will test delivering prescription drugs by drone

Amazon will test delivering prescription drugs by drone

Amazon says customers will be able to choose from more than 500 medications, a list that includes common treatments for conditions like the flu or pneumonia.

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"It is concerning that, in some cases, people can simply go online and order these kinds of medications," researchers said.

October 6, 2023 3:44pm EDT
Three health care workers at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital have unique a connection to their patients

Three health care workers at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital have unique a connection to their patients

Three health care workers at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa have a unique connection to the young cancer patients they treat.

September 29, 2023 10:38pm EDT
Tampa high school senior helps open Ybor clinic, shares research with doctors around the world

Tampa high school senior helps open Ybor clinic, shares research with doctors around the world

A King High School senior is leaving her mark on the world of medicine. 

September 25, 2023 10:40pm EDT
RSV vaccine recommended for pregnant women, CDC says

RSV vaccine recommended for pregnant women, CDC says

The RSV maternal vaccine should be given late in pregnancy but only during RSV season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

September 23, 2023 11:06am EDT
US employers expect to see biggest jump in healthcare costs in a decade in 2024

US employers expect to see biggest jump in healthcare costs in a decade in 2024

Three healthcare benefit consulting firms are forecasting costs to rise 5.4% to 8.5% in 2024.

September 22, 2023 6:11pm EDT
Florida family urging lawmakers to provide more funding to program focused on helping those with disabilities

Florida family urging lawmakers to provide more funding to program focused on helping those with disabilities

A Florida family is traveling the state, urging lawmakers to provide more funding to a program that could help tens of thousands of people with disabilities.

September 18, 2023 6:20pm EDT
FDA sends warning letters to CVS, Walgreens other companies over unapproved eye products

FDA sends warning letters to CVS, Walgreens other companies over unapproved eye products

CVS said it's already pulled its eye product from store shelves and online after getting the FDA's notice

September 16, 2023 1:54pm EDT
‘Take Care of Maya’: Jury selection begins in civil case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital

‘Take Care of Maya’: Jury selection begins in civil case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital

It's a case that involves parental right, unproven allegations of child abuse and a family who said their daughter was medically kidnapped by the state. 

September 14, 2023 6:04pm EDT
Lakeland Regional Health partnering with barbershops to raise awareness about men's health

Lakeland Regional Health partnering with barbershops to raise awareness about men's health

Lakeland Regional Health is trying to bring more health care straight to the patient.

September 14, 2023 9:52am EDT
Red Cross announces national blood shortage, 'emergency need' for donations

Red Cross announces national blood shortage, 'emergency need' for donations

The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood supply shortage.

September 13, 2023 3:26pm EDT
Clearblue launches first at-home menopause test: 'Personal knowledge'

Clearblue launches first at-home menopause test: 'Personal knowledge'

The Clearblue Menopause Stage Indicator allows women to identify their likely stage of menopause: premenopause, early perimenopause, late perimenopause or postmenopause.

September 13, 2023 12:10pm EDT
These are the 3 vaccines doctors hope will block fall 'tripledemic'

These are the 3 vaccines doctors hope will block fall 'tripledemic'

COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.

September 10, 2023 10:35am EDT
New COVID booster coming soon: Who should get it and how much will it cost?

New COVID booster coming soon: Who should get it and how much will it cost?

It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.

September 7, 2023 1:26pm EDT
Watch: Woman meets father of heart donor who gave her new life

Watch: Woman meets father of heart donor who gave her new life

"I was able to marry my college sweetheart. It’s something I never thought I would live to see."

August 26, 2023 4:45pm EDT
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center opens in Sarasota County, makes care more accessible

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center opens in Sarasota County, makes care more accessible

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center opened its 11th location in Florida on Thursday, near the corner of Sycamore Street and Panacea Blvd.

August 11, 2023 12:05pm EDT
COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US resurge, marked by different patterns

COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US resurge, marked by different patterns

Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.

August 8, 2023 7:18pm EDT
Moffitt Cancer Center expands telehealth services

Moffitt Cancer Center expands telehealth services

We all know someone or know of someone who is battling cancer. The treatments aren’t only draining on the body, but also on the mind and wallet. 

July 28, 2023 10:36pm EDT
Biden administration proposes new rules to push insurers to increase mental health coverage

Biden administration proposes new rules to push insurers to increase mental health coverage

The new regulations would require insurers to study whether customers have equal access to medical and mental health benefits and to take action if needed.

July 25, 2023 10:53am EDT
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