Bay Area non-profit, USF launch program to help recruit tech startups for health care innovation
The "Healthtech-X Accelerator" program is coming alive in Tampa.
The "Healthtech-X Accelerator" program is coming alive in Tampa.
Lakeland Regional Health ranked second busiest emergency room in the country: Report
Lakeland Regional Health's emergency room department is ranked the second busiest in the country, according to the hospital magazine, "Becker's Hospital Review."
Lakeland Regional Health's emergency room department is ranked the second busiest in the country, according to the hospital magazine, "Becker's Hospital Review."
'Pharmageddon': Hundreds of pharmacists organize walkouts at major chains calling for workload changes
It's a movement being dubbed "Pharmageddon" and involves pharmacists at big chains like CVS and Walgreens. They say they're upset and overworked pharmacists walking out of the job in protest of what they call unbearable workloads that could impact patient safety.
It's a movement being dubbed "Pharmageddon" and involves pharmacists at big chains like CVS and Walgreens. They say they're upset and overworked pharmacists walking out of the job in protest of what they call unbearable workloads that could impact patient safety.
FDA issues warning over several eyedrop products due to infection risk
Consumers should stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products over the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss, the FDA said.
Consumers should stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products over the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss, the FDA said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Popular weight loss drugs linked to severe stomach problems: 'Critical information for patients'
"It is concerning that, in some cases, people can simply go online and order these kinds of medications," researchers said.
"It is concerning that, in some cases, people can simply go online and order these kinds of medications," researchers said.
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.
Three health care workers at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa have a unique connection to the young cancer patients they treat.
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.
A King High School senior is leaving her mark on the world of medicine.
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.
The RSV maternal vaccine should be given late in pregnancy but only during RSV season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
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.
Three healthcare benefit consulting firms are forecasting costs to rise 5.4% to 8.5% in 2024.
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.
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.
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
CVS said it's already pulled its eye product from store shelves and online after getting the FDA's notice
‘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.
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.
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.
Lakeland Regional Health is trying to bring more health care straight to the patient.
Red Cross announces national blood shortage, 'emergency need' for donations
The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood supply shortage.
The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood supply shortage.
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.
The Clearblue Menopause Stage Indicator allows women to identify their likely stage of menopause: premenopause, early perimenopause, late perimenopause or postmenopause.
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.
COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.
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.
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
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."
"I was able to marry my college sweetheart. It’s something I never thought I would live to see."