State lawmakers expected to put 6-week abortion ban on legislative fast-track
Florida Republican lawmakers introduced a six-week abortion ban this week, leading the legislature to discuss one of its most controversial topics this session.
Florida Republican lawmakers introduced a six-week abortion ban this week, leading the legislature to discuss one of its most controversial topics this session.
New FDA rule requires info on breast density with all mammograms
The CDC says about one in eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime.
The CDC says about one in eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime.
Surgeon runs down Philadelphia street to retrieve organ from transport vehicle stuck in traffic
A Philadelphia doctor took matters into his own hands, or more accurately, - his own feet - to get an organ donation to a patient on time.
A Philadelphia doctor took matters into his own hands, or more accurately, - his own feet - to get an organ donation to a patient on time.
Drugmaker Eli Lilly says it's cutting insulin prices by 70%
The drugmaker says it will cap monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 for people who are not covered by Medicare’s prescription drug program.
The drugmaker says it will cap monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 for people who are not covered by Medicare’s prescription drug program.
Eye ointment used for dry eyes recalled over risk of infection, blindness
Global Pharma Healthcare previously recalled over-the-counter eye drops linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections and recently expanded it to include the eye ointment cream.
Global Pharma Healthcare previously recalled over-the-counter eye drops linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections and recently expanded it to include the eye ointment cream.
FDA approves combination flu-COVID test for home use
This is the first home test for the flu.
This is the first home test for the flu.
7-year-old gives gift of life to teen brother battling leukemia
Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.
Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.
Empath Health seeking hospice care volunteers after decline during pandemic
As former President Jimmy Carter made the decision to enter home hospice care after recent hospital stays, local healthcare providers say it points to the benefit's hospice can provide.
As former President Jimmy Carter made the decision to enter home hospice care after recent hospital stays, local healthcare providers say it points to the benefit's hospice can provide.
Male contraception showed promise in study
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
Revitalizing old blood with anti-inflammatory drug could slow aging, study suggests
The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.
The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.
More women joining medical school programs than ever before, new data shows
New data shows more women are joining medical school programs than ever before, and some Tampa Bay area doctors hope to inspire the next generation to join medicine.
New data shows more women are joining medical school programs than ever before, and some Tampa Bay area doctors hope to inspire the next generation to join medicine.
Proposed Massachusetts bill would reduce inmate sentences if they donate organs
If passed, eligible individuals who are behind bars in Massachusetts could receive 60 days to one year off of their sentences in exchange for donating organs or bone marrow.
If passed, eligible individuals who are behind bars in Massachusetts could receive 60 days to one year off of their sentences in exchange for donating organs or bone marrow.
Satanic Temple launches telehealth abortion care in New Mexico, hopes to expand
The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.
The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.
Moffitt Cancer Center sees increase in virtual visits during pandemic
The American Cancer Society recently released its annual statistics report, which showed that overall cancer mortality has dropped by 33% since 1991.
The American Cancer Society recently released its annual statistics report, which showed that overall cancer mortality has dropped by 33% since 1991.
FDA eases rules for gay men to donate blood
Gay rights groups have long opposed blanket restrictions on who can give blood, saying they discriminate against the LGBTQ community.
Gay rights groups have long opposed blanket restrictions on who can give blood, saying they discriminate against the LGBTQ community.
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay creates apprenticeship program to address EMT shortage
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) are essential workers and right now they’re hard to come by.
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) are essential workers and right now they’re hard to come by.
State College of Florida nursing program works to reverse shortage with extra funding
The State College of Florida (SCF) is working hard to reverse the shortage of nurses in Florida. They're growing their nursing program with the help from local hospitals and organizations.
The State College of Florida (SCF) is working hard to reverse the shortage of nurses in Florida. They're growing their nursing program with the help from local hospitals and organizations.
New Alzheimer's drug: What to know as Leqembi hits the market
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
Florida may soon face an elder care crisis, experts warn
The baby boomer generation was named for the post-war population boom of the mid-20th century. Today, they make up roughly 40% of the U.S. population. Never before has the country had to grapple with that many people potentially in need of part- or full-time, in-home care.
The baby boomer generation was named for the post-war population boom of the mid-20th century. Today, they make up roughly 40% of the U.S. population. Never before has the country had to grapple with that many people potentially in need of part- or full-time, in-home care.
USF students create program to combat Alzheimer's
After watching loved ones lose autonomy as they aged, students Siegrid Pregartner and Laura Borgerding made it their mission to help future dementia patients avoid the same outcomes.
After watching loved ones lose autonomy as they aged, students Siegrid Pregartner and Laura Borgerding made it their mission to help future dementia patients avoid the same outcomes.