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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free Dunkin’ coffee offered to all nurses on National Nurses Day 2024
Nurses can get a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6, 2024, at Dunkin’. Here’s what to know.
Nurses can get a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6, 2024, at Dunkin’. Here’s what to know.
How safe is your surgery center? Bay Area hospitals graded
The grades are in for hospitals in the Bay Area. Leapfrog, a national independent nonprofit, released its new rankings.
The grades are in for hospitals in the Bay Area. Leapfrog, a national independent nonprofit, released its new rankings.
Bay Area hospital using AI technology for new cardiac procedure
Artificial intelligence is leading to a lot of changes in technology and in healthcare. AdventHealth Zephyrhills is now using AI in a new procedure to help prevent heart attacks and identify blockages in the arteries that lead to heart disease.
Artificial intelligence is leading to a lot of changes in technology and in healthcare. AdventHealth Zephyrhills is now using AI in a new procedure to help prevent heart attacks and identify blockages in the arteries that lead to heart disease.
‘It affects everyone’: Dropping off prescription drugs during Take Back Day prevents misuse, addiction
Medications that were once used for healing purposes can have serious and deadly impacts if they end up in the wrong hands, including abuse, overdoses, and addiction.
Medications that were once used for healing purposes can have serious and deadly impacts if they end up in the wrong hands, including abuse, overdoses, and addiction.
New Tampa General Hospital drone program will deliver emergency equipment to 911 callers
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has introduced a first-of-its-kind drone program to deliver life-saving emergency response equipment to 911 callers.
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has introduced a first-of-its-kind drone program to deliver life-saving emergency response equipment to 911 callers.
Tampa General Hospital breaks ground on new surgical tower: 'Hard to put into words'
Tampa General Hospital in downtown Tampa broke ground Monday on a new surgical, neuroscience and transplant tower as part of a major expansion.
Tampa General Hospital in downtown Tampa broke ground Monday on a new surgical, neuroscience and transplant tower as part of a major expansion.
More sexual assault victims seeking help amid shortage of trained nurses who examine them in Florida
Sexual assault nurse examiners gather critical evidence when a victim of sexual assault comes forward for help, but some Tampa Bay area medical professionals said there aren’t enough of them in Florida and across the country.
Sexual assault nurse examiners gather critical evidence when a victim of sexual assault comes forward for help, but some Tampa Bay area medical professionals said there aren’t enough of them in Florida and across the country.
Carrollwood doctor works to break down barriers with minority patients seeking health care
April is National Minority Health Month, and its goal is to put a focus on making sure families in Black, Asian and Hispanic communities get the care they need as various health disparities persist.
April is National Minority Health Month, and its goal is to put a focus on making sure families in Black, Asian and Hispanic communities get the care they need as various health disparities persist.
Bay Area family gives historic $50M donation to St. Joseph's Children's Hospital's new pediatric facility
A Tampa Bay area family made a historic $50 million donation to the St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Foundation for a new pediatric facility.
A Tampa Bay area family made a historic $50 million donation to the St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Foundation for a new pediatric facility.