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.
Tampa family of baby with rare diagnosis heads to Capitol Hill to advocate for health care
A Tampa family is heading to Capitol Hill in hopes of inspiring legislation that improves how health care is delivered to children. To do that, they'll share about their experience with their son's rare diagnosis with lawmakers.
A Tampa family is heading to Capitol Hill in hopes of inspiring legislation that improves how health care is delivered to children. To do that, they'll share about their experience with their son's rare diagnosis with lawmakers.
Woman declared dead knocks on coffin during her own wake in Ecuador
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
New heart transplant method could expand donor hearts by 30%
Last year, 4,111 heart transplants were performed in the U.S., a record number but not nearly enough to meet the need.
Last year, 4,111 heart transplants were performed in the U.S., a record number but not nearly enough to meet the need.
Bay area hospitals and city leaders stress preparedness as hurricane season begins
Thursday marked the start of the 2023 Hurricane season, but local leaders say plans to get ready have been in place for months.
Thursday marked the start of the 2023 Hurricane season, but local leaders say plans to get ready have been in place for months.
TGH program brings hospital to patient’s homes
To qualify for the program a patient must have Medicare or Medicare Advantage, live within 30 minutes of the hospital and either already be admitted in the hospital or be referred from the emergency department.
To qualify for the program a patient must have Medicare or Medicare Advantage, live within 30 minutes of the hospital and either already be admitted in the hospital or be referred from the emergency department.
Veozah, a new menopause drug for hot flashes, gets FDA approval
More than 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, the FDA noted.
More than 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, the FDA noted.
Moffitt ‘thinking outside the box’ to address nursing shortage
This week is National Nurses Week and as healthcare facilities face a growing nursing shortage, recruiters say it highlights the need to show appreciation for the hard work nurses do daily.
This week is National Nurses Week and as healthcare facilities face a growing nursing shortage, recruiters say it highlights the need to show appreciation for the hard work nurses do daily.
Babies born in Britain using DNA from 3 people
Critics warn that tweaking the genetic code this way could be a slippery slope that eventually leads to designer babies for parents
Critics warn that tweaking the genetic code this way could be a slippery slope that eventually leads to designer babies for parents
FDA warns against using eye drops with amniotic fluid
Manufacturers are marketing eye drops with amniotic fluid -- a liquid that surrounds an unborn baby during pregnancy -- to treat conditions without federal approval, the FDA said.
Manufacturers are marketing eye drops with amniotic fluid -- a liquid that surrounds an unborn baby during pregnancy -- to treat conditions without federal approval, the FDA said.
Chipotle giving away free food to health care workers – here's how to enter
In honor of National Nurses Week in May, Chipotle is giving away 2,000 “Burrito Care Packages," featuring 50 entrée codes. All health care professionals can enter the giveaway.
In honor of National Nurses Week in May, Chipotle is giving away 2,000 “Burrito Care Packages," featuring 50 entrée codes. All health care professionals can enter the giveaway.
Oliver's journey: Organ donation gives 4-year-old the gift of life
After 281 days in the hospital, Oliver finally went home with a new heart.
After 281 days in the hospital, Oliver finally went home with a new heart.
Glitch in Florida's Medicaid system: The toddler who wasn’t born
A glitch in Florida’s Medicaid health care insurance system left a child with no coverage for more than a year, costing her family thousands of dollars.
A glitch in Florida’s Medicaid health care insurance system left a child with no coverage for more than a year, costing her family thousands of dollars.
Florida medical students fear lack of training under 6-week abortion ban, seek schooling in other states
A group of Florida medical students who are about to enter residency training traveled to Tallahassee to plead with lawmakers ahead of their vote on a 6-week abortion ban. Now they're looking for schools in states with fewer restrictions, for a well-rounded education in medicine.
A group of Florida medical students who are about to enter residency training traveled to Tallahassee to plead with lawmakers ahead of their vote on a 6-week abortion ban. Now they're looking for schools in states with fewer restrictions, for a well-rounded education in medicine.