FDA confirms widespread shortage of Adderall in the US
The largest U.S. manufacturer Adderall, a prescription drug used primarily to treat ADHD, has been experiencing “ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays,” the FDA said.
US caregiver shortage impacting 65 and older population
There's a shortage of elderly caregivers, and finding enough is only getting harder.
Doctor burnout reached 'highest level on record' during COVID, experts want action
After physician burnout spiked during the COVID pandemic, experts see an urgent need to address the issue.
Pinellas County hospital evacuates patients ahead of Hurricane Ian
As residents and businesses follow mandatory evacuations in Pinellas County on Monday, hospitals also prepared for Hurricane Ian.
Doctors remove 50 large batteries from woman’s stomach, colon
Swallowing batteries is a “rare method of deliberate self-harm” that can cause serious complications.
Tampa Bay company uses app to fill nurse staffing gaps at Florida hospitals
There is a critical need for nurses in the Sunshine State. Projections show Florida will face a shortage of more than 59,000 RNs and LPNs by 2035, but a Tampa Bay area company is using technology to help fill those staffing gaps.
FDA OKs Daxxify, an anti-wrinkle injection and Botox competitor
Studies showed the Daxxify drug can temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines in adults for a median duration of about six months, according to the company.
New remote health monitor delivers blood pressure, glucose data to doctors in real-time
The emergency medical physician who created it said his system eliminates the lag time between doctor's visits. By pulling in data on a consistent and far more frequent basis, he's able to help patients faster and more efficiently.
Program helps meet need for doulas during births in Polk County
Doulas can help a woman plan for the birth of her child by talking about where the mom to be wants to have the baby. Doulas can also act as an advocate, a friend and confidante to mothers giving birth.
New IV manufacturer breaks ground in Bartow
The City of Bartow is making a name for itself in the health and technology world. A new company that manufactures medical equipment will be breaking ground there next month.
New Lakeland Regional facility aimed at better serving behavioral health patients
Lakeland Regional Health has expanded to introduce a new $46 million facility to help better serve behavioral health patients. This comes on the heels of a new facility that was just built in North Lakeland and a new emergency room on the south side.
Olivia Newton-John played 'instrumental' role as advocate for Moffitt Cancer Center
"Grease" actress Olivia Newton-John, 73, died Monday after a long journey with breast cancer. The singer and actress was an outspoken advocate for health awareness, and it's what connected her to Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa.
Lyme disease vaccine: 1st potential shot in 20 years enters late-stage trial
The only prior Lyme vaccine for people, made by another company, was pulled off the U.S. market in 2002.
St. Pete high school unveils new exercise lab for students interested in fitness, medical fields
Lakewood High School students are getting a head start on careers in the fitness and medical field thanks to the school's Athletic Lifestyle Management Academy (ALMA). Tuesday, the school unveiled the program's new exercise lab made possible by their partnerships with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and Valor Fitness.
US declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The U.S. has declared a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans.
'Never ending swamp of bills': Florida ranks No. 2 in the nation for medical debt
A new poll shows more than 40% of Americans are facing medical debt and of those about a quarter said their debt is at least $5,000 or more. Florida ranks No. 2 in the nation for medical debt with a combined total of $8.2 billion.
How health care, disability benefits for veterans became fight in Congress
A bill that boosts health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits has hit a snag in the Senate, angering advocates like Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue.
Lakeland Regional Health gains attention as second-busiest ER in the country
Lakeland Regional Health is getting national attention for having the second-busiest emergency department in the entire country.
COVID omicron vaccine: US reaches deal with Moderna for winter booster shots
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
Laxatives recalled from CVS, Walgreens, other major retailers after contamination
Vi-Jon, LLC said it is aware of three reports of "serious adverse reactions potentially related to this recall."