Obesity drug helped people lose over 20% of body weight in trials, drugmaker says
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital breaks ground on new Polk County clinic
The James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital held a groundbreaking for its newest clinic in Polk County on Thursday. The Lakeland Consolidated Clinic will be centrally located just off Polk Parkway and Lakeland Highlands Road.
The James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital held a groundbreaking for its newest clinic in Polk County on Thursday. The Lakeland Consolidated Clinic will be centrally located just off Polk Parkway and Lakeland Highlands Road.
Some doctors debate name change for low-grade prostate cancer
Some doctors are arguing low-grade prostate cancer patients may do better if the word “cancer” was not part of their diagnosis. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and hearing the words “you have cancer” can be terrifying.
Some doctors are arguing low-grade prostate cancer patients may do better if the word “cancer” was not part of their diagnosis. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and hearing the words “you have cancer” can be terrifying.
Pursuit of perfection: John Hopkins All Children's Hospital trains with simulation, 3D technology
The Center for Medical Simulation and Innovative Education is designed to give doctors and nurses learning experiences in a truly immersive atmosphere but with mock patients.
The Center for Medical Simulation and Innovative Education is designed to give doctors and nurses learning experiences in a truly immersive atmosphere but with mock patients.
Obama returns to White House to tout health care law, calls it 'high point' of tenure
President Barack Obama returned to the White House to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his signature Affordable Care Act, which President Joe Biden is looking to extend.
President Barack Obama returned to the White House to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his signature Affordable Care Act, which President Joe Biden is looking to extend.
Millions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage once COVID-19 public health emergency ends
Millions of Medicaid enrollees are at risk of losing their coverage once the COVID-19 public health emergency ends and eligibility checks resume, one recent analysis estimates.
Millions of Medicaid enrollees are at risk of losing their coverage once the COVID-19 public health emergency ends and eligibility checks resume, one recent analysis estimates.
Florida lawmakers seen to strip $561 million from hospital, health care system budgets
Lawmakers in Florida's House say hospitals have already received about $3 billion in federal funding during the pandemic and will get billions more this year, so they want to cut $561 million from state funding and spend it elsewhere.
Lawmakers in Florida's House say hospitals have already received about $3 billion in federal funding during the pandemic and will get billions more this year, so they want to cut $561 million from state funding and spend it elsewhere.
Biden: US to make 1 billion at-home COVID-19 tests free for Americans
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
COVID vaccine mandate: Supreme Court weighs rules for businesses, health care
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
1st person in US to get COVID-19 shot now a vaccine activist
The first person in the U.S. to get a COVID-19 vaccine, New York nurse Sandra Lindsay, has since become a prominent face in the vaccination campaign.
The first person in the U.S. to get a COVID-19 vaccine, New York nurse Sandra Lindsay, has since become a prominent face in the vaccination campaign.
Florida poised to become first state to import prescription drugs from Canada
Plans to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada have been in the works for years. In Florida, it may finally happen sooner than many may think, thanks in part to rare agreement between President Biden and Governor DeSantis.
Plans to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada have been in the works for years. In Florida, it may finally happen sooner than many may think, thanks in part to rare agreement between President Biden and Governor DeSantis.
VA denies veteran's claim, says heart attack is not an ‘emergency’
Seven years after Congress passed a law reforming the scandal-plagued Veterans' Healthcare Administration, the VA appears to have made a great deal of progress. But there are still many veterans getting caught in a bind.
Seven years after Congress passed a law reforming the scandal-plagued Veterans' Healthcare Administration, the VA appears to have made a great deal of progress. But there are still many veterans getting caught in a bind.
New sexual assault services facility to open in 'underserved' south Hillsborough County
There will soon be a new refuge for Bay Area victims and sexual assault. Next year, the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay will open a second sexual assault services facility in south Hillsborough County. It's an expansion they say is needed in an underserved area.
There will soon be a new refuge for Bay Area victims and sexual assault. Next year, the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay will open a second sexual assault services facility in south Hillsborough County. It's an expansion they say is needed in an underserved area.
'Pharma Bro' company reaches $40M settlement in price-gouging case
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, once owned by “Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli, will pay $40 million to settle allegations it increased the price of a life-saving medication by 4,000%.
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, once owned by “Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli, will pay $40 million to settle allegations it increased the price of a life-saving medication by 4,000%.
Biden: Prescription drugs ‘outrageously expensive’ in US, calls on Senate to act
President Joe Biden pushed his “Build Back Better” agenda, focusing on how provisions of the spending bill would lower the cost of prescription drugs for many.
President Joe Biden pushed his “Build Back Better” agenda, focusing on how provisions of the spending bill would lower the cost of prescription drugs for many.
US declares 'Antibiotic Awareness Week,' warns about dangers of misuse
President Biden declared “Antibiotic Awareness Week” from Nov. 18-24, aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of misuse and overuse of antibiotics.
President Biden declared “Antibiotic Awareness Week” from Nov. 18-24, aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of misuse and overuse of antibiotics.
Night, weekend nursing classes coming to State College of Florida
Some students have to support themselves while they get an education. The State College of Florida is hoping to help relieve nursing shortages by inspiring future nurses with additional schooling options.
Some students have to support themselves while they get an education. The State College of Florida is hoping to help relieve nursing shortages by inspiring future nurses with additional schooling options.
Tampa General Hospital fund helps healthcare startups innovate for the future
Improving healthcare through innovation is the main focus of Tampa General Hospital's venture capital fund TGH Innoventures.
Improving healthcare through innovation is the main focus of Tampa General Hospital's venture capital fund TGH Innoventures.
Hospitals desperate to keep nurses as workers retreats from healthcare
About a quarter of Florida nurses are leaving the workforce, either due to burnout, retirement, or other jobs, and healthcare leaders said they’re reaching a breaking point.
About a quarter of Florida nurses are leaving the workforce, either due to burnout, retirement, or other jobs, and healthcare leaders said they’re reaching a breaking point.
Apprenticeship-to-career program prepares future healthcare, IT, manufacturing workers
Employees in healthcare, information technology and manufacturing are in high demand, and soon a new apprenticeship program will help a group of disadvantaged young adults throw their resumes in the ring.
Employees in healthcare, information technology and manufacturing are in high demand, and soon a new apprenticeship program will help a group of disadvantaged young adults throw their resumes in the ring.