Pasco County school introduces telemedicine service, minimizing lost learning time
If a student gets sick in school, they're pulled from class, a parent has to leave work to take them to the doctor, and a lot of things can be disrupted.
If a student gets sick in school, they're pulled from class, a parent has to leave work to take them to the doctor, and a lot of things can be disrupted.
Tampa woman creates 'The Color of Wellness' magazine to increase healthcare access
"The Color of Wellness" is a magazine with African American-focused health, wellness and lifestyle education. The outlet was founded two year ago by a former nurse after seeing statistics about how the pandemic disproportionately impacted minority communities.
"The Color of Wellness" is a magazine with African American-focused health, wellness and lifestyle education. The outlet was founded two year ago by a former nurse after seeing statistics about how the pandemic disproportionately impacted minority communities.
Blood pressure medication recalled due to chemicals' possible link to cancer
The FDA-recalled quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets were shipped to customers nationwide in May 2021.
The FDA-recalled quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets were shipped to customers nationwide in May 2021.
New COVID subvariants are resisting immunity and treatments. Should you be worried?
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Diabetes-related weight loss drugs facing supply issues amid viral trend
Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.
Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose
Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.
Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.
Tampa doctors first in the US to use procedure that protects healthy tissue during prostate cancer treatment
Doctors in Tampa are the first in the US to offer a procedure that protects healthy tissue from radiation exposure when treating prostate cancer.
Doctors in Tampa are the first in the US to offer a procedure that protects healthy tissue from radiation exposure when treating prostate cancer.
Cheaper, over-the-counter hearing aids now available in US stores
Several U.S. retailers are now selling over-the-counter hearing aids at a cheaper cost compared to prescription devices, officials say. Here’s where to buy them.
Several U.S. retailers are now selling over-the-counter hearing aids at a cheaper cost compared to prescription devices, officials say. Here’s where to buy them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.