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.
Tampa General uses artificial intelligence to help stroke patients regain range of motion
A robot device is using artificial intelligence to help stroke patients regain arm motion at Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital.
A robot device is using artificial intelligence to help stroke patients regain arm motion at Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital.
New Florida bill would toughen penalties for assaults on hospital employees
A new house bill seeks to reclassify the charges for assault and battery on hospital workers to have tougher penalties.
A new house bill seeks to reclassify the charges for assault and battery on hospital workers to have tougher penalties.
FDA approves robotic bassinet to help keep babies sleeping on their backs
About 3,500 infants die each year of sleep-related deaths.
About 3,500 infants die each year of sleep-related deaths.
Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Deadly fungal infection C. auris spreading at 'alarming rate,' CDC says
The CDC called C. auris an urgent threat because it’s often resistant to antifungal drugs and spreads easily in healthcare facilities.
The CDC called C. auris an urgent threat because it’s often resistant to antifungal drugs and spreads easily in healthcare facilities.
Bay Area family moving out of Florida after new law restricts gender-affirming care for transgender youth
Heather St. Armand, a Tampa Bay area resident, reached her breaking point after a new law took effect this week that restricts gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
Heather St. Armand, a Tampa Bay area resident, reached her breaking point after a new law took effect this week that restricts gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
Fewer nurses passing licensing exams in Florida as critical shortage continues
Nurses are needed now more than ever, and fewer nurses are passing their licensing exams in Florida, adding to the nursing shortage.
Nurses are needed now more than ever, and fewer nurses are passing their licensing exams in Florida, adding to the nursing shortage.
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.