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."
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.
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center opened its 11th location in Florida on Thursday, near the corner of Sycamore Street and Panacea Blvd.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cyber attack impacts Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, officials say
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital was "impacted" as part of the data attack on the Johns Hopkins Health System, a spokesperson confirmed on Monday.
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital was "impacted" as part of the data attack on the Johns Hopkins Health System, a spokesperson confirmed on Monday.
Tornado damage at Pfizer plant likely to cause long-term hospital drug shortages
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
'Dr. Roxy,' plastic surgeon who livestreamed on TikTok, banned from practicing medicine in Ohio
At least one patient whose surgery was livestreamed suffered severe complications and needed intense medical care after "Dr. Roxy" operated on them.
At least one patient whose surgery was livestreamed suffered severe complications and needed intense medical care after "Dr. Roxy" operated on them.
Opill, first over-the-counter birth control pill, approved by FDA
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.
Preparation is key to preventing pickleball injuries
Pickleball can be lots of fun for anyone of any age or ability. But like any sport, there is the risk of injury.
Pickleball can be lots of fun for anyone of any age or ability. But like any sport, there is the risk of injury.
FDA approves new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease
The FDA has approved Leqembi after an eighteen-month trial that improved memory loss by 27 percent.
The FDA has approved Leqembi after an eighteen-month trial that improved memory loss by 27 percent.
New technology could change how kids get their eyes checked
Spot Vision Screener can pick up on risk factors for serious conditions like lazy eye.
Spot Vision Screener can pick up on risk factors for serious conditions like lazy eye.
The FDA says over 100 medications have more demand than supply
The US is seeing a 30% increase in the number of drugs currently in shortage.
The US is seeing a 30% increase in the number of drugs currently in shortage.
USF receives $8.5 million to help public health leaders address post-pandemic challenges
The University of South Florida was awarded more than $8.5 million in grants to train the nation’s public health leaders in collaboration and leadership skills.
The University of South Florida was awarded more than $8.5 million in grants to train the nation’s public health leaders in collaboration and leadership skills.
What's behind all of those appointment reminders?
You may get a phone call, text or email reminding you about a medical appointment. You may get all three.
You may get a phone call, text or email reminding you about a medical appointment. You may get all three.
Federal judge rejects Florida's transgender coverage ban
Calling the state’s policy “invidious discrimination” against transgender people, a federal judge ruled that Florida’s prohibition against Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy is unconstitutional.
Calling the state’s policy “invidious discrimination” against transgender people, a federal judge ruled that Florida’s prohibition against Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy is unconstitutional.