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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Vi-Jon, LLC said it is aware of three reports of "serious adverse reactions potentially related to this recall."
Women gaining nearly twice as much weight as men, study finds
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
Here’s how much it costs to have a baby in the US, analysis finds
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
Clearwater doctor using new artificial intelligence-powered test to help spot early signs of dementia
Brain tests for memory are stepping into the 21st century through an artificial intelligence-powered test to spot early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. A Clearwater doctor is among the few in the country using the tech for her patients.
Brain tests for memory are stepping into the 21st century through an artificial intelligence-powered test to spot early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. A Clearwater doctor is among the few in the country using the tech for her patients.
Over-the-counter birth control: FDA to weigh approval of pill without prescription for 1st time
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Houston-area teen pronounced dead in car crash ends up surviving
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
Senate approves sweeping expansion of benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
The bill's passage sets a course that could help millions who served after Sept. 11, 2001.
The bill's passage sets a course that could help millions who served after Sept. 11, 2001.
Houston 4-year-old gets 'unintentional vasectomy' during hernia surgery
A Texas family is suing a Houston hospital and doctor after the family’s 4-year-old received an unintended vasectomy during surgery.
A Texas family is suing a Houston hospital and doctor after the family’s 4-year-old received an unintended vasectomy during surgery.
USF College of Nursing expanding undergraduate education as need for nurses grows
Florida is in critical need of nurses with projections showing that the state will face a shortage of more than 59,000 RNs and LPNs by 2035.
Florida is in critical need of nurses with projections showing that the state will face a shortage of more than 59,000 RNs and LPNs by 2035.
Woman born without a voice can sing for the 1st time thanks to life-changing surgery
A woman born without a voice may have been "the only 20-year-old in the world" with this rare condition when surgeons in Missouri stepped up to help.
A woman born without a voice may have been "the only 20-year-old in the world" with this rare condition when surgeons in Missouri stepped up to help.
National Nurses Week 2022: Freebies and deals offered by restaurants, brands
National Nurses Week 2022 runs through Thursday, May 12. Here are some of the freebies and deals being offered for America’s nurses.
National Nurses Week 2022 runs through Thursday, May 12. Here are some of the freebies and deals being offered for America’s nurses.
Military medics prepare for war zones at local hospital
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg has become a training ground for special operations medics preparing to work in battlegrounds.
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg has become a training ground for special operations medics preparing to work in battlegrounds.
'It's well worth it': Longtime nurses work to inspire next generation
The field of healthcare nurses is evolving, and nurses are dealing with much more now than even a few years ago.
The field of healthcare nurses is evolving, and nurses are dealing with much more now than even a few years ago.