Biden administration proposes making over-the-counter birth control free, including condoms
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month: What to know
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Bay Area nonprofit helps childhood cancer patients along with parents who lost their kids
Beside a peaceful lake in Brandon is a spot where pictures on the walls tell stories of kids who have battled cancer – kids like Finn.
Walgreens to pay $106.8M over claims it billed government for prescriptions never dispensed
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay a $106.8 million fine to settle allegations the pharmacy chain billed federal health care programs for prescriptions that were never filled.
Woman describes waking up during procedure performed by same Tampa doctor now on probation: 'There's no peace'
A former patient of a Tampa gastroenterologist came forward Friday to discuss waking up during a procedure, in a story similar to the one that landed the doctor in hot water with the state.
Tampa doctor couldn't hear colonoscopy patient scream because he wasn't wearing hearing aids, board finds
A Tampa gastroenterologist was placed on probation following a Florida Department of Health investigation into claims that he wasn't wearing his hearing aids and couldn't hear the screams of a patient who woke up during a procedure.
Deals will lower prices of Medicare's costliest drugs, White House says — see the list
Federal officials reached deals with drug companies to lower the cost for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs. Here's what to know.
List: Medicare deal will lower the prices of these drugs
Ten popular prescription drugs will soon become cheaper for Medicare recipients. The full list was released Thursday morning and it includes drugs to treat diabetes, blood clots, and other conditions.
A city in the south emerges as the Ozempic capital of the United States
A city in the South, not New York or Los Angeles, has the highest per capita prescriptions of the popular weight loss drug.
Blood test highly effective in determining if memory loss is due to Alzheimer's disease: Study
It's a fear many of us have as we get older. Alzheimer's is debilitating and it's hard to watch our loved ones go through it, but new research shows a simple blood test could be key in diagnosing the disease and could be a game changer in slowing its progression.
Doctors learning how AI can detect hydrocephalus, other diseases at Tampa conference
Doctors from across the country gathered for a conference in downtown Tampa Friday to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) could help them diagnose diseases, like hydrocephalus, faster.
State agency investigating hospital patient dumping case at Talbot House Ministries
It has been five months since FOX 13 first brought to light a hospital patient dumping crisis at a homeless shelter in Lakeland. According to Talbot House Ministries, a state agency is now investigating a case involving drop-offs at their shelter and a hospital in the Tampa Bay area.
Residency program looks to help fill doctor shortage in fast-growing Pasco County
Florida is in desperate need of doctors. With a growing population and many doctors aging out of practice, the state is doing what it can to attract more physicians.
Robotic assistant helping Lakeland doctors perform knee surgeries
Robot technology is becoming a fast-growing tool at Lakeland Regional Health.
Prescription drug prices soar nearly 40% over past decade, surpassing inflation, study finds
In 2024 alone, Americans have spent $21 billion on out-of-pocket prescriptions.
Should the US forgive medical debt? Americans sound off in recent poll
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
CDC: Adderall shortage may worsen after health execs charged with fraud
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.
Manatee Memorial Hospital halts non-emergency procedures, surgeries for uninsured patients
Manatee Memorial Hospital, the largest hospital in the county, has canceled all non-emergency procedures and surgeries for those uninsured.
Tampa General Hospital introduces device aimed at improving stroke patient recovery
A man in the Tampa Bay area is the first patient at Tampa General Hospital to receive a device to help improve his recovery after suffering a stroke.