Robitussin cough syrup recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination
The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.
Florida Senators pass bills seeking to expand health care availability
Florida will seek to streamline regulations and offer incentives to help make health care more accessible under two bills unanimously passed by the Senate, votes that quickly pushed forward Republican Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s top session priority.
Florida faces critical shortage of doctors and nurses, lawmakers looking for solutions
Florida is on the front line of a healthcare crisis. As more people relocate to Florida, a shortage of doctors and nurses is becoming more pronounced – and state lawmakers are looking for solutions.
Fake Ozempic shots are being sold through legitimate sources, FDA warns
Five illnesses have been linked to the fake Ozempic shots, the FDA said.
Jingle Bell Run: Annual event in Tampa raises money for patients with arthritis
More than 60 million people across the country live with arthritis.
Breast cancer survivors may not need so many mammograms, UK study suggests
Until now, there wasn’t solid evidence for when women could ease back on yearly mammograms.
Doctors say AI is a 'game-changer' for number 1 killer of Americans
Heart disease is responsible for one in five American deaths.
Florida lawmakers propose 'Live Healthy' package to revive healthcare industry
The healthcare industry took a big hit during the COVID-19 pandemic – never fully recovering. But, a new package of bills in Tallahassee hopes to help remedy those challenges.
Some Tampa Bay Area hospitals receive 'C' grades, according to new report
Some Florida hospitals are not getting very good grades today.
Bay Area dentist using robotic system for dental surgery
Going to the dentist can sometimes be a pain, especially if you have surgery.
USF programs prepares students, keeps nurses in Florida
After three of the hardest years on healthcare workers, fewer nurses are leaving their jobs in Florida according to a new report from the Florida Hospital Association.
Groundbreaking RSV vaccine facing major shortages
Respiratory syncytial virus, more commonly known as RSV, is a respiratory virus that infects the lungs and breathing passages.
In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
Sharp surge in syphilis cases among US newborns sparks urgent call for testing and treatment
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
TGH, USF residency program hopes to recruit anesthesiologists and keep them in the Bay Area
Anesthesiologists hold important roles when patients go in for surgery, but places to train them are in short supply, bringing more attention a new residency program announced in Tampa.
Bay Area non-profit, USF launch program to help recruit tech startups for health care innovation
The "Healthtech-X Accelerator" program is coming alive in Tampa.
Lakeland Regional Health ranked second busiest emergency room in the country: Report
Lakeland Regional Health's emergency room department is ranked the second busiest in the country, according to the hospital magazine, "Becker's Hospital Review."
'Pharmageddon': Hundreds of pharmacists organize walkouts at major chains calling for workload changes
It's a movement being dubbed "Pharmageddon" and involves pharmacists at big chains like CVS and Walgreens. They say they're upset and overworked pharmacists walking out of the job in protest of what they call unbearable workloads that could impact patient safety.
FDA issues warning over several eyedrop products due to infection risk
Consumers should stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products over the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss, the FDA said.
CVS pulls popular cold medicines from store shelves
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.



















